The Livery Hall, Cutlers’ Hall, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BR
The fifth annual College of General Dentistry Fellows’ Winter Reception will take place on the evening of Thursday 28 January 2027 in the historic Cutlers’ Hall in London.
The event is an opportunity to network with peers over drinks and canapés, as well as to meet College Trustees and members of the College Council and Faculty Boards.
A welcome by the Chair of the College and an address by the President will be followed by the admission of new Fellows and Associate Fellows.
Taking place from 6pm to 9pm, with registration open from 5.30pm, it will be the final element of the Winter Day programme of events (further details to follow).
Formal business attire is recommended
Ticketing
The event is open to all members of the College’s Fellowship community (Associate Fellows and Fellows), as well as members of the College’s Board of Trustees, Council and Faculty Boards.
Information on eligibility for Associate Fellowship and Fellowship is available here
Ticket prices and a registration link will be posted here in due course.
The following event(s) will also be taking place in and around the same location on the same day:
Thursday 28 January 2027, 11am-12.30pm (tbc), London
The Court Room, Cutlers’ Hall, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BR
The College will once again host the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry for the delivery of the 32nd annual Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture.
Further details of the lecture will be announced in due course.
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).
The following event(s) will also be taking place in and around the same location on the same day:
the Fellows’ Winter Reception, including the Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows (6-9pm, open to Associate Fellows and Fellows, chargeable, advance booking required)
Funded places on this course are reserved for successful candidates in the Tom Bereznicki Award for Tooth Wear Cases. It is not possible to register on this course separately.
GC UK training facility, Buckinghamshire
The Composite Injection Moulding Technique course, which combines theory, demonstrations and hands-on experience, has been designed by Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent and Dr Chris Leech FCGDent for early career dentists. It aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to deliver successful composite restorations using the injection moulding technique.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Select appropriate cases
Identify ideal indications and contraindications for composite injection moulding
Assess occlusion, wear patterns, and patient expectations
Apply a structured approach to case planning and consent
Plan & design predictable outcomes
Understand the role of diagnostic wax-ups and digital planning
Translate aesthetic principles into functional restorative designs
Fabricate accurate stents
Select appropriate materials for stent construction
Produce precise, well-fitting stents to ensure predictable composite flow
Avoid common errors that compromise outcomes
Execute the Injection Moulding Technique
Follow a step-by-step clinical workflow
Achieve predictable composite placement with minimal finishing required
Manage isolation, bonding protocols, and composite handling
Refine & finish restorations
Perform efficient finishing and polishing protocols
Optimise occlusion and surface anatomy
Achieve high-end aesthetic outcomes with longevity in mind
Deliver long-term success
Implement maintenance protocols and review strategies
Identify and manage complications or failures
Communicate effectively with patients regarding longevity and expectations
Approx 6 CPD hours. GDC Development Outcomes: C
Refreshments and lunch are provided. The course accommodates 20 participants.
Course leaders
Dr Chris Leech FCGDentDr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent
Dr Chris Leech BDS, MAGDS RCS (Ed), MFDS RCPS (Glasg), Dip Imp Dent RCS (Ed), FDS RCS (Ed), FCGDent
A graduate of Newcastle Dental School, Dr Leech is a partner in a private dental practice and the Scientific Director of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He holds the Diploma in Implant Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, for which he is now an examiner. He was also the first dentist to be awarded the Membership for Advanced General Dental Surgery by RCS Edinburgh and is a Fellow of its Faculty of Dental Surgery. He is also a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry and of the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and is a Fellow of the College of General Dentistry.
Dr Tom Bereznicki BDS (Edin), FDS RCS (Ed), MFDTEd, FCGDent, MFDSEng
After graduating from Edinburgh, Dr Bereznicki worked as a house surgeon at Guy’s and The Royal Dental Hospitals before entering general dental practice, in which he has over 40 years’ experience. With a special interest in restorative dentistry, in particular occlusion and emergence profile, he was also a visiting clinical specialist teacher at King’s College London Dental Institute and later joined the teaching faculty for the university’s MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry. In 2018, he joined the Academy of Dental Excellence as a senior specialist teacher, and in 2021 became a partner associate lecturer for the University of Portsmouth’s Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. In 2023, he founded the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation which supports educational opportunities for early career dental professionals. A former member of the FGDP and Founder Member of CGDent, he has been a Fellow of the College since 2022 and is a member of both the Faculty of Dental Trainers at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He is also a regional speaker on occlusion for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Attending the course
The Composite Injection Moulding Technique course has been created solely for the Tom Bereznicki Award for Tooth Wear Cases, which is open to dentists who qualified between 2020 to 2024 and who practise in the UK. Successful candidates will each be awarded a fully funded place on the course, and hotel accommodation, travel and subsistence will also be covered.
To enter, eligible dentists must submit an tooth wear case they plan to treat, which involves at least four anterior teeth, and the use of composite applied by hand or by injection moulding.
Friday 4 December 2026, 9am-5.30pm (registration from 8am, drinks reception until 7pm)
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
“Digital dentistry for the dental team: you say you want a revolution”
Dr Noland Naidoo Dr Helen Kaney FCGDentProf. Dr. Murali SrinivasanProfessor Gerry McKenna FCGDent
Lecture programme
The CGDent Scotland Study Day 2026 lecture programme will be on the topic of digital dentistry for the dental team and features speakers:
Dr Noland Naidoo BChD, PgDipDent (Implantology), MDent (Pros); special interest in prosthodontics and endodontics
Dr Helen Kaney BDS, LLB, Dip LP, MBA, FCGDent; Head of Dental Division at the MDDUS
Prof Murali Srinivasan BDS, MDS (Pros), MBA, MAS (Reconstructive Dentistry), DrMedDent, PD; Director of General, Special Care and Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Zurich
Prof Gerry McKenna BDS, MFDS (RCS Ed), PhD, FDS (Rest Dent) (RCS Ed), FHEA, FCGDent; Consultant in Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast
Format
The CGDent Scotland Study Day can be attended in person or virtually.
For in-person attendees, over five hours of CPDA lectures will be interspersed with two coffee breaks, a two-course lunch, and a drinks reception afterwards. Delegates can also visit the accompanying trade exhibition. Free parking is available.
Fees
The early bird rate ends on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Non-member dentist: £349 (current early bird rate: £249)
Odonto ticket(Glasgow Odontological Society & The Royal Odonto-Chirurgical Society of Scotland Members) : £319 (current early bird rate: £219)
CGDent member dentist: £249 (current early bird rate: £149)
Non-member retired, technician, hygienist, therapist, nurse or practice manager: £149
CGDent member retired, technician, hygienist, therapist, nurse or practice manager: £129
Recent graduate (graduated in or after 2023): £149
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
The Advanced Orthodontics course is a comprehensive, 120-credit, Level 7 programme leading to the award of the CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Delivered by IAS Academy, it is designed to give General Dental Practitioners the skills and knowledge needed to treat more complex malocclusions, including extraction cases, taking them up to just below specialist training level. It covers all appliance systems – fixed functional, aligners, lingual and Inman – and includes both the theory and practical aspects of orthodontic care.
In addition to lectures, students will discuss multiple new cases, participate in hands-on practical sessions and receive one-to-one mentoring by specialists for ten treated cases. The syllabus, which is delivered across six 3-4 day training blocks as well as weekly online planning discussions, includes:
Records, assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning
Treatment planning for Class I, Class II div1, Class II div 2 and Class III malocclusions
Radiography – Ceph/OPG/CBCT
Fixed appliances
Lingual appliances
Removable appliances
Functionals
Retention
Aetiology of malocclusion, growth & development
Development of the dentition and tooth movement
Dental material & biomechanics
Multidisciplinary care, including restorative, periodontics & surgery
Critical reading skills
Health education, health & safety, legislation and audit
This training block is specifically for candidates accepted onto the 2026-28 cohort of the diploma course and is limited to 12 places. To ensure enough case-flow and experience, the course is recommended for dentists who have treated at least ten fixed cases, are treating a minimum of ten orthodontic cases per annum, and are familiar with using fixed appliances.
Funded places on this course are reserved for successful applicants for the 2026 Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring. It is not possible to register on this course separately.
Delivered onlinevia 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.
Thanks to sponsorship by Foundation Nakao, generously donated through Prof Avijit Banerjee FCGDent, the College is offered 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.
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.
The short course is being 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.
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 Traineesand The Tom Bereznicki Award for Tooth Wear Cases
“I thoroughly enjoyed it, very important topic that’s not always fully understood! All the speakers spoke about occlusion in a comprehensive manner that I understood.”
The secrets of successful, long-term restorations
A solid understanding of the principles of occlusion is crucial for the provision of successful, long-term restorative treatments for tooth wear and other conditions. This one-day symposium on the fundamentals of occlusion, first hosted in London and Edinburgh last year, aims to enhance your knowledge in this field. You will leave the day with a deeper knowledge of the basic principles of occlusion and an introduction to a range of postgraduate courses you may wish to consider undertaking to further elevate your skills.
“The best day course I have been on – such big names all presenting in one venue. Learned loads and it has inspired me to learn more about occlusion.”
Symposium fee
The fee includes lunch and refreshments.
Early careers (qualified 2021-2026): £90
Dental professionals: £225
Students*: FREE – SOLD OUT
*Free student places are no longer available
Verifiable CPD: approx 6 hours
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You are invited to visit our trade exhibition and education stands in the breaks to find out more about high-quality postgraduate courses available to you.
Lunch and refreshments
A two-course buffet lunch will be provided and tea/coffee, pastries and cakes are available during registration and throughout the day.
Prayer rooms
Separate male and female prayer rooms will be available. Please bring your own prayer mat.
Manchester Conference Centre, Pendulum Hotel, Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3BB
By train: Manchester Piccadilly train station is 12 minutes walk from the venue.
Car park: The nearest car park is NCP Manchester Circle Square Car Park located at Circle Square, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED. A discounted rate is available when paid on the day via the NCP app using a discount code.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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A full refund will be provided up to 14 days before the date of the symposium. No refund will be issued within 14 days of the event. If you would like to cancel your place and request a refund, please email us at [email protected]
Dental Care Professionals Hub, Hall N2, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
This lecture will be delivered by Poppy Dunton, a dental therapist working in general dental practice and implant clinics in Harrogate and County Durham, Clinical Lecturer in Dental Hygiene at Teesside University, and Dean of the College’s Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
Also a dental business consultant who helps ailing squat practices to improve their periodontal care, she was previously Operations Manager, CQC Manager and Lead Dental Therapist at a private dental practice group in Northampton. Having first worked in dentistry on a work placement as a 15-year-old, she has also been a receptionist, compliance and treatment coordinator and dental nurse.
She completed the National Certificate in Dental Nursing in 2008 and graduated from Cardiff University with a Diploma of Higher Education in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene, where she was awarded the Johnson and Johnson Clinical Excellence Prize, in 2011. She also holds a City & Guilds Diploma in Leadership and Management, a Level 6 qualification in employment law from the Institute of Paralegals, the Perio School Diploma in Periodontics for Hygienists and Therapists and the Smile Dental Academy Diploma in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry for Dental Therapists, and has completed training as a Menopause Coach in order to help improve the care provided to her patients. In 2026 she launched the Diploma in Advanced Dental Health and Business Strategy, an EduQual-accredited Level 7 programme for dental hygienists and therapists which bridges clinical dentistry with leadership, reflective practice and business development.
CPD:
0.75 hours
This lecture is free to attend for both members and non-members of the College, and is one of three College sessions at Dentistry Show London 2026, a two-day conference hosting over 100 CPD lectures,180 exhibitors and 4,000 dental professionals.
College representatives will be available throughout the conference at the CGDent exhibition stand to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer questions.
It is not possible to register for specific lectures in advance, but those wishing to attend should register for Dentistry Show London either in advance or on the day.
Registration will be FREE for all dental professionals, and a link will be added here once registration is live.
Aesthetic & Digital Dentistry Theatre, Hall N2, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
This lecture will be delivered by Nicola Gore FCGDent, principal of a dental practice in north London and co-author of Dentistry in a Nutshell.
Since qualifying as a dentist from the University of London in 1993, Nicola has held various general practice and hospital maxillofacial posts within the UK and Australia, has taught undergraduate and graduate dental students and has trained 25 Foundation Dentists. She holds the MJDF, an MClinDent in Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics from the Royal London, a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Education from the University of Bedfordshire, and has also undertaken postgraduate training in orthodontics. Co-founder and President of the British Iranian Dental Association, she is a past committee member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a member of the British Society of Prosthodontics. She is among the authors of Standards in Dentistry, was elected to represent the North Thames region on the College Council in 2024 and is currently serving as a Vice President.
CPD:
0.75 hours
This lecture is free to attend for both members and non-members of the College, and is one of three College sessions at Dentistry Show London 2026, a two-day conference hosting over 100 CPD lectures,180 exhibitors and 4,000 dental professionals.
College representatives will be available throughout the conference at the CGDent exhibition stand to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer questions.
It is not possible to register for specific lectures in advance, but those wishing to attend should register for Dentistry Show London either in advance or on the day.
Registration will be FREE for all dental professionals, and a link will be added here once registration is live.
Funded places on this course are reserved for successful applicants for the 2026 Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring. It is not possible to register on this course separately.
Delivered onlinevia 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.
Thanks to sponsorship by Foundation Nakao, generously donated through Prof Avijit Banerjee FCGDent, the College is offered 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.
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.
The short course is being 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.
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 Traineesand The Tom Bereznicki Award for Tooth Wear Cases
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