Blog Posts

Dr Nicola Gore FCGDent, Vice President of the College, shares advice to early career colleagues about the skills needed for a career in restorative dentistry.

Dr Kyriakos Pelekanos AssocFCGDent, general dental practitioner and clinical teacher, reflects on joining the first cohort of applicants on the Certified Practitioner in Endodontics scheme.

Dr Roshni Karia MCGDent, President of the College, describes the four pillars of its new philosophy of care, an approach it encourages all oral healthcare professionals to adopt in the interests of patients.

Dr Stuart Ellis FCGDent, Guest Editor of the new issue of the Primary Dental Journal dedicated to dental education, reflects on the meaning of competence in dentistry.

Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), explores the challenges facing educators in preparing dental professionals for emerging technologies and the evolving needs of patients and healthcare services

Dr Mariam Ahmed reflects on successfully entering the competition and what she gained from the experience.

Dr Tom Booth FCGDent, a general dental practitioner based in Cumbria, describes his professional journey and how his knowledge, skills and experience led to College Fellowship.

Dr Pardeep Saini AssocFCGDent, a Specialist Orthodontist practising in Bristol, reflects on the College’s Leadership Development Masterclass.

Caroline Persaud, a Clinical Dental Technician and board member of the College’s Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology, describes her experience of the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.

Dr Choudhury Rahman (BDS, Manchester 2023) and Dr Francisco Casserley FCGDent offer practical advice for newly-qualified dentists on informed patient consent and accurate record‑keeping.

Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), describes the fundamental change in how the dental and medical communities understand and treat temporomandibular disorders – the theme of the upcoming issue.

Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, Chair of Trustees and co-host of the recent Presidential Q&A, reviews the College’s achievements over the past twelve months.

Patricia Thomson FCGDent, former Council representative for North and West Scotland, reviews the College’s recent annual study day in Glasgow.

Having entered a successful case in last year’s CGDent-GC Award, Dr Shreya Sharma describes the importance of reflective practice in her development.

Dr Victoria Kit-mun Hillson, a successful candidate in the inaugural Tom Bereznicki Award for Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, attended the Introduction to Digital Dentistry course in November 2025.

Sarah Murray MBE and Leon Bassi discuss academic career pathways for dental therapists and dental hygienists.

Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), reviews the meaning of leadership within the context of dentistry and the general dental team.

Dental Therapist Ruba Al-Nuaimy and Dentist Karan Ahir, describe taking part in the CGDent-GC Award and what they gained from the experience.

Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), introduces the latest issue, which provides an overview and update on oral medicine for the general dental team

Poppy Dunton, the newly appointed Chair of the Board of the College’s Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, reflects on her career in dentistry and how her mantra that “every day is a school day” has supported her development.

Dr Nathaniel-Edouard Davidson reflects on what he learnt at the first Introduction to Occlusion Symposium in London.

Professor Christopher Tredwin FCGDent and Lorna Burns, members of the editorial team which revised Standards in Dentistry , introduce the updated publication.

Dr Andy Toy FCGDent, a general dental practitioner and educator with a special interest in occlusion, highlights the fundamental link between occlusion and the long-term stability of aligner therapy.

Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent, considers the vital role of gum aesthetics in digital smile design.

Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent describes the symbolism and meaning behind the each of the heraldic elements in the College’s newly-granted Arms.

Igor Blum FCGDent and Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent celebrate the publication of the fiftieth issue of the Primary Dental Journal

Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, Chair of Trustees, reviews the College’s achievements over the past twelve months.

Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent explains the importance of occlusion and why he is committed to educating younger colleagues on the topic.

Patricia Thomson FCGDent, Council member for North and West Scotland, reviews the College’s latest annual study day in Glasgow.

Fatimah Jawaid FCGDent describes her professional journey and how her experience led to Fellowship of the College.