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‘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.
The right to smile

The right to smile

22 June 2023
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

Why I became a Life Fellow

5 May 2023
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

From dental nursing to senior academic in dentistry: a personal career journey

14 March 2023
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

2022-2023: the year in review

7 March 2023
Following the College’s second Annual Members’ Meeting in March 2023, Chair of Trustees, Janet Clarke, reviews our significant achievements.
Updating postnominals

Updating postnominals

24 February 2023
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

How to be a dentist

21 February 2023
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

Why I have left the College a legacy in my will

26 January 2023
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.