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Clinical Dental Technicians: how we can benefit your dental practice
Clinical Dental Technicians Emily Pittard MCGDent and Carmel Vickers-Wall, an Associate Member of the College, examine the role of a CDT and how they can work efficiently and effectively within the dental team.
The right to smile
David Shiers, Gordon Johnston and Vishal Aggarwal FCGDent believe that poor oral health should not be an inevitable consequence of experiencing severe mental illness.
Why I became a Life Fellow
Alasdair Miller FCGDent talks to Nairn Wilson CBE about becoming one the first Life Fellows of the College.
From dental nursing to senior academic in dentistry: a personal career journey
Dr Louise Belfield AssocFCGDent, the first dental nurse in the UK to achieve a PhD, reflects on the key moments, influences and lessons from her career to date
2022-2023: the year in review
Following the College’s second Annual Members’ Meeting in March 2023, Chair of Trustees, Janet Clarke, reviews our significant achievements.
Updating postnominals
Professor Emeritus Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent, Honorary Founding President of the College, encourages former members and fellows of the FGDP, together with colleagues who have recently joined CGDent, to update their postnominals.
How to be a dentist
General dental practitioner, Dr Shaun Sellars AssocFCGDent, considers the ‘soft skills’ that help dental professionals improve patient care.
Why I have left the College a legacy in my will
Dr Shelagh Farrell FCGDent, a College Founder and Ambassador, talks to Professor Nairn Wilson FCGDent, President Emeritus of the College, about leaving a legacy to CGDent.
Orthodontics in general dentistry – an unknown, unknown
Specialist orthodontist Professor Ross Hobson, discusses the complexity and importance of correct assessment and diagnosis of a patient before orthodontic treatment.
What’s in a name? The importance of professional depiction
In support of National Dental Nurses Day on 22 November 2022, Dr Debbie Reed FCGDent explains why Dental Nurses should claim and gain recognition through the professional depiction of their important role in the dental team.
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