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Introduction to Occlusion Symposium 2026

Saturday 24 October 2026, 9am-5pm, Manchester

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“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.”

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Dr Tom Bereznicki
Prof Paul Tipton

Dr Ken Harris
Dr Tif Qureshi
Dr Shiraz Khan
Dr Koray Feran

Programme

08:15-08:50 – Registration – refreshments

09:00-09:30 – Dr Tom Bereznicki > Welcome and introduction

09:30-11:00 – Prof Paul Tipton > Occlusal Disease and Treatment

11:00-11:30 – Refreshment break

11:30-13:00 – Dr Ken Harris > Deprogrammers and Analysis

13:00-14:00 – Lunch

14:00-15:15 – Dr Tif Qureshi & Dr Shiraz Khan > Anterior Restorations and Occlusion

15:15-15:45 – Refreshment break

15:45-16:45 – Dr Koray Feran > Dynamic Occlusion, Working and Non-Working

16:45-17:00 – Dr Tom Bereznicki > Occlusion and Implant Therapy

What delegates say

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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Dr Nathaniel-Edouard Davidson reflects on lessons learnt at the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium in London

Trade exhibition

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.

Getting there

The symposium will take place at the Manchester Conference Centre in the Pendulum Hotel.

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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Cancellation and refund policy

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]

No refund will be made for non-attendance.

Places are non-transferable to other events.

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Could you become a Fellow? A world-first opportunity for Dental Care Professionals

Saturday 10 October 2026, 1.15pm–2.00pm, London

Poppy Dunton

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 (B36) 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 is FREE for all dental professionals.

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Developing your career in restorative dentistry: key dental and non-dental skills for early career practitioners

Saturday 10 October 2026, 10.30am–11.15am, London

Nicola Gore FCGDent

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 (B36) 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 is FREE for all dental professionals.

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Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 1

Friday 9 October – Saturday 10 October 2026

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 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.

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.

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 2026, 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.

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.

Course dates

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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 and The Tom Bereznicki Award for Tooth Wear Cases

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Oral cancer risk management

Friday 9 October 2026, 1.15pm–2.00pm, London

Helen Kaney FCGDent

Clinical Excellence Theatre, Hall N2, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

This lecture will be delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, Head of the Dental Division at the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland, and a dually qualified dentist and solicitor.

Helen qualified BDS from Glasgow University in 1987 and spent many years in general dental practice as well as working as a clinical assistant in conservative dentistry and prosthodontics at Glasgow Dental Hospital and at Guy’s Hospital in London. She developed an interest in law and ethics early in her career and studied law, obtaining an LLB, and then trained and worked as a solicitor for several years, acting for doctors and dentists in clinical negligence claims, regulatory matters and Fatal Accident Inquiries (Coroner’s Inquests) on the instructions of UK indemnity providers. She has significant experience in advising and assisting dentists in the UK and Ireland and in several international jurisdictions, and spent 14 years at Dental Protection as a Dentolegal and Senior Dentolegal Adviser and latterly as Medico and Dentolegal Services Team Lead and Head of Dental Services, Scotland. She completed an MBA at Strathclyde Business School and is a Fellow of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians. She served as an elected National Representative on the College Council from 2019-2025.

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 (B36) 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 is FREE for all dental professionals.

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London meet-and-greet

Friday 9 – Saturday 10 October 2026, 9.00am – 5.00pm, London

Stand B36, Hall N2, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (B36) at Dentistry Show London 2026.

College members and non-members alike are encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.

Perhaps you have questions about your membership or how to access your benefits? Or want to know whether you’re eligible for Full Membership, Associate Fellowship or Fellowship? Or you wonder what Life Fellowship is, our Certified Practitioner status or how to add your qualifications to the Member Register?

Maybe you’re a former member of FGDP(UK) uncertain of your College status, or the correct way to present your Faculty post-nominals?

Or perhaps you’re a non-member who’s not yet heard much about the College and just wants to find out why we were set up, what our plans are or how we can help you in your career?

Whatever your query, senior College members and staff will be there throughout the conference to help you out, and have live access to College systems to help solve membership queries on the spot.

Or even if you don’t have a query, we’d be delighted to meet you!

The College will also be an education partner for the show, hosting CPD lectures.

Dentistry Show London gives you access to over 180 exhibitors and 4,000 fellow dental professionals, and offers over 100 CPD lectures in all. It’s FREE to attend for all registered dental professionals.

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Dentistry Show London

Friday 9 – Saturday 10 October 2026, 9.00am – 5.00pm, London

Hall N2, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL

The College will once again be an education partner for Dentistry Show London 2026

We will welcome members and non-members alike to our CPD lectures, with experts in their fields sharing their knowledge on a range of subjects and giving advice to support the professional development of the whole dental team. Our lecture programme is as follows:

Delegates will have access to over 100 CPD lectures in all across multiple lecture theatres, as well as over 180 exhibiting suppliers, and the opportunity to network among 4,000 dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, practice managers, dental technicians and laboratory owners.

College representatives will be available throughout the show at the CGDent exhibition stand (B36) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer your questions.

Registration for DSL26 is free for all dental professionals.

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Leadership Development Masterclass

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Thursday 24 September 2026, 10am-4pm, London

The first CGDent Leadership Development Masterclass in October 2025

Park Suite 5, Park Plaza London Waterloo, 6 Hercules Road, London SE1 7DP

**LIMITED PLACES**

A full day Masterclass with Professor Sreenivas Koka FCGDent and Professor Elizabeth Carr FCGDent

We don’t let anyone practise dentistry without years of education and training. Yet, we let people practise leadership with little or no education and training; and this despite the fact that, just like dentistry, there is a science and an art to leadership that can be taught and learned.

First-time and second-time dental leaders are challenged because they are now judged by the performance of their team and not their own performance – other people’s actions define you. The potential to fail in a leadership role is high and the consequences of failure may be significant emotionally, ethically, spiritually and financially.

In this programme, the course faculty will teach the science and art of some of the most critical elements needed to be an effective team leader. The content for the programme has been carefully curated to offer the appropriate breadth and depth for early-career leaders and will focused on the following:

  • Developing the ability to sense one surroundings (sensemaking)
  • Giving and receiving feedback as a leader
  • Learning one’s motivations for leadership and adapting accordingly

Provisional programme

  • 10:00-12:00 – What really matters in life? – SK
  • 12:00-13:00 – Lunch and networking
  • 13:00-14:00 – Giving and receiving feedback – EC
  • 14:00-14:15 – Break
  • 14:15-15:00 – Determining your career anchor – SK
  • 15:00-16:00 – Measuring your leadership effectiveness – SK

4.75 hours’ CPD verified for GDC Development Outcome: B

Speakers

Prof Sreenivas Koka
DDS MS PhD MBA MAS FACD FCGDent

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Sreenivas “Sree” Koka was born in the UK to Indian immigrants, and grew up with two nationalities, two religions (Anglican and Hindu), two languages and two cultures. At the age of 19, he emigrated to the US and began his university education.

A lifelong learner, Sree has earned five graduate level degrees including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, a Master in Applied Sciences (MAS) from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences from the University of Nebraska. In addition, Sree received a Master’s degree and doctoral degree from the University of Michigan.

Sree has had an active leadership career in private practice including as business owner; in hospital practice including serving as Department Chair at Mayo Clinic; as Executive Director of a non-profit organization; in academics including serving as Dean at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; by leading professional national and international organizations; and through professional service as Chair of the MIT Sloan School of Management Alumni Board. During his career he has been chosen as the outstanding teacher of the year many times by professional/graduate students.

Sree has lectured extensively nationally and internationally (six continents) and has given a TEDx presentation. He is the founder of the Shaping the Future (SHIFT) leadership workshop series specifically designed to teach the human side of leadership to early-career and mid-career professionals. He presents on a variety of leadership topics, focusing on the human side of building great teams, and is a sought-after speaker for audiences across many industries.

Prof Elizabeth Carr
MAADH DHA FACD (Hon) FCGDent

Profile >

Elizabeth Carr is a native of the Mississippi Delta, where she was raised in both Catholic and Baptist communities. She has earned numerous degrees including Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, culminating with a Doctorate of Health Administration. In a successful faculty career, she has led university academic units at departmental and programme levels, and is an experienced leader of degree-level online education efforts. A lifelong learner, she has completed the MIT Sloan School of Management’s Executive Certificate programme in Leadership and Management.

Elizabeth is a sought-after speaker; her invited presentation portfolio includes national venues across the US and international venues in Europe and Asia. A talented scholar, she has published research on leadership, specifically the why, when and how of courage in leadership, as well as the communication skills requisite for effective team-building. These attributes embody her passion for inspiring others to make courageous choices and navigate career and life changes confidently while simultaneously leading high-performing teams.

Elizabeth’s commitment to advancing public health has been recognized with numerous accolades. With a track record of working with non-profit and political stakeholders, Elizabeth has advocated for and enacted changes that reshape communities through public health initiatives. Her leadership capabilities have been honed through years of efforts at the local, regional, state and national levels and in academic, community, organisational and legislative arenas.

“It was a day that opened my mind and my heart to a different way of thinking about leadership.” Dr Pardeep Saini AssocFCGDent reflects on his experience of the Leadership Development Masterclass – read blog.

Member benefits

College members benefit from a discounted fee to the Leadership Development Masterclass as well as an exclusive early booking window.

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Registration & fees

Open to Members and non-members

Masterclass fee

Booking opens

College member

£175

17 June 2026

Non-member

£225

1 July 2026

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MSc in General Dental Practice, 2026-27

September 2026 – June 2027

Distance learning

Fellows and Associate Fellows of the College can enter via advanced standing into Stage 3 of Aston University’s MSc in General Dental Practice; with their attainment recognised as equivalent to 90 credits of relevant prior learning at level 7, a Master’s degree can be achieved after a single year of part-time distance learning.

The arrangement applies regardless of dental team role or location, so long as the applicant meets the university’s standard postgraduate admissions criteria.

Successful completion of the MSc in General Dental Practice also satisfies the Research & Publications domain of Fellowship, enabling Associate Fellows to become Role Fellows or take a step closer to full Fellowship.

The course consists of a 30-credit taught module in advanced research methods followed by a 60-credit individual research project pertaining to clinical dental practice.

The programme develops competence in research skills including:

  • development of hypotheses
  • research design
  • research execution
  • data analysis and interpretation
  • critical evaluation of literature
  • understanding of ethical issues
  • reporting of an empirically-based project

On completion of the taught component, students will be able to select and implement appropriate quantitative and qualitative techniques for different research questions and designs, and will know how to manage their time and resources when undertaking research independently. They will then develop a suitable research question for their topic of choice within the field of general dental practice and plan a programme of research.

Learning methods include online lectures, seminars, tutorials, small group activity, independent study, assignments and reflections on assignment feedback. Assessment will be through a combination of continuous assessment, logbook, research proposal, presentations and a dissertation.

Led by Dr Stuart Ellis FCGDent, a former FGDP(UK) examiner and Clinical Director of a five-surgery general dental practice, the programme is delivered by the Cambridge Academy of Implant Dentistry.

The one year course costs £15,000, payable in instalments. Tuition loans are available to those without an existing master’s degree or higher qualification.

For further information, and to apply, email [email protected], call 0121 204 3200 (Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm), or click the button below:

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Advanced orthodontics course (block 1)

Thursday 10 September 2026 – Saturday 12 September 2026

This training block is reserved for enrolled candidates progressing towards the CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.

IAS Academy, Towergate House, 22 Wintersells Road, Byfleet, Surrey KT14 7LF

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
  • Marketing and practice management 

Successful completion of the CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics satisfies the Clinical & Technical domain of Fellowship and brings automatic eligibility for Associate Fellowship of the College.

Attending

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.

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