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Oral healthcare and the environment – how do we make sustainable attainable?

Oral healthcare and the environment – how do we make sustainable attainable?

16 July 2024
Dr Steven Mulligan MCGDent, a founding member of the FDI World Dental Federation Sustainability in Dentistry Task Team, discusses practical steps you can take to practice in a more environmentally conscious way.
Leadership in dentistry – a personal perspective

Leadership in dentistry – a personal perspective

23 June 2024
Abhi Pal FCGDent, Immediate Past President of the College, says the dental profession needs to create opportunities for all team members to develop leadership skills
Domestic abuse awareness in dentistry: shaping a safer tomorrow

Domestic abuse awareness in dentistry: shaping a safer tomorrow

28 May 2024
Preetee Hylton RDN, describes how you can support patients and colleagues who may be suffering from domestic abuse.
The year in review

The year in review

19 April 2024
Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, Chair of Trustees, reviews the College’s achievements over the past twelve months.
Navigating the chaos of managing medical dental crises

Navigating the chaos of managing medical dental crises

7 March 2024
Lecturer and Tier II-accredited Oral Surgeon, Dr Sukhvinder Atthi FCGDent, shares advice on managing some of the common medical emergencies that can occur in dental practice.
Our experience of the Certified Membership Scheme

Our experience of the Certified Membership Scheme

16 February 2024
Poppy Dunton, a member of the Certified Membership Scheme, and Phill Brown FCGDent, a CMS Facilitator, share their experiences of the programme.
How the dental sector could retain dental nurses

How the dental sector could retain dental nurses

19 January 2024
Registered dental nurse, Dr Debbie Reed FCGDent, reflects on the results of her recent research into dental nurse retention in the UK.
‘What are you doing in Glasgow in December?’

‘What are you doing in Glasgow in December?’

21 December 2023
Patricia Thomson FCGDent, reviews the College’s third annual study day in Scotland, which took place on Friday 1 December 2023.
Promoting healthy oral health behaviours at every opportunity by all

Promoting healthy oral health behaviours at every opportunity by all

27 October 2023
Dental Therapist Sarah Murray MBE, discusses the role of dental practices in delivering preventative oral care advice.
Clinical Dental Technicians: how we can benefit your dental practice

Clinical Dental Technicians: how we can benefit your dental practice

24 August 2023
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.