College of General Dentistry Event

1992 Circle Winter lunch

Thursday 5 February 2026, 1pm, London

Venue to be confirmed

Members of the 1992 Circle (i.e. all members of the College who are fully retired from practice) are invited, for their Winter 2026 gathering, to a lunch hosted by Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent.

The lunch, which will be self-paying by attendees, will take place in between the 2026 Lilian Lindsay Memorial Lecture (11am-12.30pm, free of charge, separate registration required) and an event to mark the past, present and future contributions of the College and former FGDP to raising standards in implant dentistry (3-5pm, chargeable, separate registration required). Both of these events will take place at Cutlers’ Hall, London (Warwick Lane, EC4M 7BR), and the lunch venue will be a nearby venue to be selected according to numbers closer to the time.

The lunch and daytime events will be followed at 6pm by the College’s Fellows’ Winter Reception, including the Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows, also at Cutlers’ Hall. Circle members who are Fellows or Associate Fellows of the College are eligible to attend and have been notified by email. This is a chargeable event with separate ticketing arrangements.

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About the 1992 Circle

The 1992 Circle aims to foster continued close connections with and between our whole retired community, and comprises all College members who are fully retired from practice.

Named in honour of the year the FGDP(UK) was founded, it celebrates the vision of those who put the general dental profession in the UK on a journey towards independent collegiate status.

Bringing the benefit of our retired members’ experience to the work of the College today, the Circle promotes their continued standing in the profession and creates a sociable network of like-minded individuals.

There is no additional charge for membership of the 1992 Circle, and members receive special invitations to College events, as well as periodic updates from its Convenor, Sir Nairn Wilson CBE, and information on the events and activities of the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry.

All members of the College who are already fully retired from practice have now been enrolled in the 1992 Circle, and College members who are currently in practice will be enrolled once fully retired.

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College of General Dentistry Event

Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture

Thursday 5 February 2026, 11am-12.30pm (registration from 10.30am), London

The Court Room, Cutlers’ Hall, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BR

The College will be hosting the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry for the delivery of the 31st annual Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture.

The lecture, entitled ‘Movers and shakers: remembered and forgotten‘, will be delivered by Margaret Wilson, former Editor of the Dental Historian (the journal of the Lindsay Society).

After graduating from the University of Liverpool Dental School in 1972, Lady Wilson worked in hospital and in Community Dental Services, later becoming a consultant in restorative dentistry and then clinical head of division at Central Manchester University Hospital NHS Trust, as well as an honorary senior lecturer in restorative dentistry at the University of Manchester and Honorary Curator of the city’s Dental Hospital Museum. She completed a PhD in biomaterial sciences, held a number of visiting professorships in the UK and the United States, and became Director of the National Advice Centre for Postgraduate Dental Education. After retiring in 2013, she served as President of the East Lancashire & East Cheshire branch of the British Dental Association (BDA) in 2015-2016, became Honorary Curator of the BDA Museum in 2016 and received Life Membership of the BDA in 2023. In 2024 she was awarded the Lindsay Memorial Medal for services to the history of dentistry.

The Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry promotes interest, study and research into the history of dentistry and aims to bring together people who share these interests.

The Society is named after Lilian Lindsay (1871-1960), a leading dental historian and the first woman to be educated and trained as a dentist in the UK. After qualifying from Edinburgh in 1895, she went on to become the first female member, first librarian and first female president of the British Dental Association; President of the British Society for the Study of Orthodontics; and President of both the Odontological Section and History of Medicine Society at the Royal Society of Medicine. She was also the author of A Short History of Dentistry and published the first English language translation of Pierre Fauchard’s Le Chirurgien Dentiste (The Surgeon Dentist).

Tea and coffee will be provided. 

This event is free of charge and open to all, but prior booking is required via the button below:

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Please note that the following events will also be taking place in and around the same location on the same day:

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Cracks & dental pain case-based discussion

CGDent Midlands Study Club, Friday 23 January 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton

Dr Kam Panesar
Dr Prakash Parekh

This CGDent Midlands Study Club was organised in association with Rock Dental, a specialist referral practice.

College members and non-members are invited to join an interactive case discussion evening with the team at Rock Dental, which comprises a mixture of general dentists and speciality dentists.

The first hour will focus on diagnosing cracks and treating dental pain. The second hour will be case based discussions.

Limited number of places are available.

Speakers:

Dr Kam Panesar

Dr Kam Panesar qualified at the University of Birmingham in 2007 and holds a Diploma in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Manchester (2011) and a Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Leeds (2016). She provides a wide range of treatments, from Invisalign and cosmetic procedures to complex restorative and endodontic cases, and provides intravenous sedation, which allows nervous patients to complete treatment comfortably.

Dr Prakash Parekh

Dr Prakash Parekh qualified at the University of Birmingham in 2007 and holds the MFDS (Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry. He has completed a Level 2 year-long course in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry and is a Certified Bioclear Practitioner. Alongside his clinical work, Kash has been an Educational Supervisor with Health Education England for over 11 years. He is passionate about sharing knowledge, encouraging high standards, and helping others grow in confidence.

Venue:

Rock Dental,
273 Tettenhall Road,
Wolverhampton,
WV6 0DE 

Fee:

Current members of the College: Free

Non-members: £20

2 hours verifiable CPD, GDC development outcomes: A, C

If you have any questions or queries, please contact [email protected]

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Once you have submitted the registration form by clicking on the button above, please also email [email protected] with the name and address of your current practice.

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Exploring possibilities with PolyJet technology in digital dentistry

CGDent webinar, Wednesday 21 January 2026, 7pm

Speaker: Lino Adolf

This webinar will explore the latest advancements in digital dentistry, focusing on cutting-edge printing technologies, and will review how these innovations are transforming restorative workflows by eliminating the need for manual material changes or time-consuming post-processing to achieve natural-looking results.

Speaker:

  • Lino Adolf, Dental Technician and founder of Majestic Smile Ltd dental laboratory

Aims:

Explore the latest development in 3D printing technologies with a focus on direct multi-shade application during printing.

Objectives:

During this webinar, you will be able to: 

  • Describe the principles and capabilities of modern 3D printing systems used for multi-shade monolithic dental restorations.
  • Identify the advantages of using a fully digital workflow over traditional fabrication methods in restorative dentistry. 
  • Understand the materials and techniques involved in direct colour application during the printing process.

Learning outcomes:

After completing this webinar, you will gain an understanding of: 

  • The advantages of additive (3D printing) over subtractive (milling) technology when constructing dental devices. 
  • How to critically evaluate and select the most appropriate manufacturing method for dental restorations based on clinical requirements, material properties, aesthetic demands, and workflow considerations. 
  • How additive processes enable the direct incorporation of multiple shades and materials within a single print, enhancing aesthetic outcomes without the need for multiple manual steps or material swap.

CPD approx 1 hour

GDC development outcomes: C

This webinar is hosted by the College of General Dentistry and powered by our CPD delivery partner, ProDental CPD – register below.

It is free to view live for all dental professionals, and College members also have free access to the recorded webinar and can claim CPD hours for free. A £20 fee will apply for non-members who wish to claim CPD.

Membership of the College of General Dentistry is open to all registered dental professionals. Membership is available from £135 for dentists, £45 for dental nurses and £91 for other registered dental professionals. The full list of CGDent membership rates is here 

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Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 2

Friday 16 or 23 January 2026 TBC

Funded places on this course are reserved for successful applicants for the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring. It is not possible to register on this course separately.

Delivered online via Zoom

Establishing a mentoring and coaching culture is key to the College’s commitment to workforce diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. In promoting effective mentoring practice, we aim to foster appropriate support in the career pathway progression for all members of the oral healthcare team.

Now, thanks to sponsorship by Foundation Nakao, generously donated through Prof Avijit Banerjee FCGDent, the College is offering a very special opportunity for a three day training course in mentoring and coaching for dental care professionals. Our aspiration is to cultivate a community of College members amongst dental care professionals who are equipped and confident to nurture their peers.

The Mentoring and Coaching Course for Dental Care Professionals is offered only to the winners of the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring, with successful applicants each awarded a fully funded place on the course.

College members who are registered as a dental therapist, dental hygienist, dental nurse, orthodontic therapist, dental technician or clinical dental technician and who have at least two years’ post-qualification experience are eligible to apply.

Please note that the award is now closed for new entries.

The short course will be delivered synchronously online, using the Zoom platform, by UMD Professional, an organisation with more than thirty years of experience within dentistry, medicine, healthcare and law, to establishing coaching and mentoring practices within organisations.

Course dates

FURTHER INFORMATION

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Foundation Nakao – also known as The Nakao Foundation for Worldwide Oral Health – was founded in Luzern in 2018 by Makato Nakao, Chairman of GC Corporation, a leading manufacturer of dental materials and equipment. GC also partners with the College on the CGDent-GC Award for Foundation Trainees.