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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.
Orthodontics in general dentistry – an unknown, unknown

Orthodontics in general dentistry – an unknown, unknown

15 December 2022
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

What’s in a name? The importance of professional depiction

21 November 2022
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.
How do we create a positive patient safety culture?

How do we create a positive patient safety culture?

27 October 2022
In his recent CPD seminar, delivered for the College at Dentistry Show London, Jason Wong MBE FCGDent, Deputy Chief Dental Officer for England, discussed contemporary concepts relating to patient safety, and in this blog, examines recent developments.
Shaping Faculties for the whole dental team

Shaping Faculties for the whole dental team

27 September 2022
It has long been a vision for the College to form distinct Faculties for the different professions within the dental team. Faculty Chairs, Louise Belfield, Bill Sharpling and John Stanfield, update us on the progress they have made so far.
Career pathways in general dental practice – filling the big void

Career pathways in general dental practice – filling the big void

26 August 2022
Members of the College’s Career Pathways programme describe how it will provide a defined career structure for the oral healthcare team.
My journey to College Fellowship

My journey to College Fellowship

21 July 2022
Four members who recently gained Fellowship through the new “by experience” route, tell us about their professional journey and how their experience led them to Fellowship.
What have we achieved one year on?

What have we achieved one year on?

20 June 2022
As we approach the College’s first-year anniversary, CGDent President Dr Abhi Pal looks back at all we have achieved and considers our exciting plans for the future.
Two dentists, one award and 6,000 subscribers

Two dentists, one award and 6,000 subscribers

26 May 2022
Award-wining, early-career dentist, Pouya Zohrabpour, features in the College’s new film and tells us about the innovative educational work he has been doing to support dental students and young dentists.
Transforming oral health: A fellow’s journey

Transforming oral health: A fellow’s journey

28 April 2022
Having recently completed the Clinical Oral Health Transformation Fellowship with HEE, the first dental care professional in the role, Frances Robinson AssocFCGDent, explains what was involved.