College of General Dentistry Recent event

Implant restoration study club

CGDent Midlands Study Club, Monday 9 March 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton

Speaker: Dr Minas Leventis, oral surgery and implantology

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

College members and non-members were invited to join an interactive case discussion evening with the multi-disciplinary team at Rock Dental, including Dr Minas Leventis, who specialises in oral surgery and implantology.

This was an excellent opportunity to:

  • gain hands-on implant restoration practice
  • bring along your own cases for discussion or advice
  • gain insights from experienced specialists across multiple disciplines
  • explore evidence-based restorative protocols
  • network with colleagues in a relaxed and supportive environment

Limited number of places were available.

Join us at our next study session with Dr Leventis on Monday 20 April on the follow-on topic of Implant After Care

Speakers:

Dr Minas Leventis

Dr Minas Leventis graduated in Dentistry from the University of Athens in 1999, followed by an MSc in Oral Pathobiology (2003), a Specialty in Oral Surgery (2004), and a PhD in Bone Grafting and Growth Factors (2010). He has co-authored over 30 PubMed-indexed publications and continues to lead experimental and clinical research projects internationally.

Alongside clinical practice, he has been a faculty member at the University of Athens since 2002, lectures worldwide, and delivers postgraduate training in implantology and bone regeneration.

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

The study club is sponsored by Wrights UK

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

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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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Communication skills for pain and anxiety control in dentistry

CGDent webinar, Wednesday 25 February 2026, 7pm

This webinar explores practical strategies and evidence-based guidance on using focused-attention and rapport techniques chairside to make a significant difference to patient comfort, confidence and perceived pain.

Speakers L-R: John Duthie, Elvira Lang-Anderson, Jodie Nelson

Speakers:

  • John Duthie FCGDent, retired general dental practitioner with a special interest in patient hypnosis in dentistry
  • Elvira Lang-Anderson, clinical hypnosis educator
  • Jodie Nelson MCGDent, general dental practitioner and clinical hypnosis educator

Aims:

To introduce dental teams to practical communication and focused-attention techniques that reduce patient anxiety and discomfort, support clinical efficiency, and enhance confidence and wellbeing for both patients and practitioners.

Objectives:

During this webinar, you will be able to: 

  • Describe what procedural hypnosis is and how it differs from traditional hypnosis.
  • Recognise how simple phrasing and tone adjustments can reduce patient anxiety and perceived pain during treatment.
  • Identify ways to incorporate rapid rapport-building and focused attention cues into routine clinical workflows without extending appointment times.
  • Support patients in using basic self hypnotic or relaxation techniques to enhance comfort, cooperation, and overall experience.
  • Understand how to access further training to implement a whole team communication approach that contributes to a calmer, more efficient treatment environment.

Learning outcomes:

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

  • The key principles of procedural hypnosis and distinguish it from traditional hypnosis.
  • Simple, supportive language and tone modulation techniques to help reduce patient anxiety, discomfort, and perceived pain.
  • Rapid rapport building strategies and focused attention prompts into routine appointments without increasing overall treatment time.
  • Basic self hypnosis or relaxation techniques to enhance comfort, cooperation, and their overall treatment experience.

CPD approx 45 minutes

GDC development outcomes: A C D

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

It was 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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Jodie Nelson, John Duthie and Elvira Lang-Anderson co-authored a paper in the general dentistry 50th issue of Primary Dental Journal, entitled ‘Procedural hypnosis: a powerful tool for reducing stress, anxiety and pain in clinical dental care‘, published in May 2025.

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Perio case-based discussion

CGDent Midlands Study Club, Thursday 12 February 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton

Speaker: Dr Hardeep Sahota, Specialist Periodontist

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

College members and non-members were 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 focused on:

  • plaque hypothesis
  • diagnosis/classification
  • prognostic factors
  • referrals
  • examples of advanced surgery undertaken

The second hour was case based discussions.

Limited number of places were available.

Speakers:

Dr Hardeep Sahota

Dr Hardeep Sahota qualified from the University of Birmingham in 2015 before completing specialist training in Periodontology at the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, in 2022. He holds an MClinDent in Periodontology (Distinction) and MPerio RCSEd.

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]

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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College of General Dentistry Recent event

A review of common oral medicine conditions in children

CGDent on-demand webinar, Wednesday 11 February 2026

GDPs are the first line for seeing and diagnosing conditions in the oral cavities, which are common in children and adolescents. So, it is important that dental practitioners are aware of the different management options available and when it is appropriate to refer.

This CGDent webinar, aims to provide you with information on the correct, simple management options for common conditions, and a guideline of when and where to refer for more complex issues; ensuring paediatric patients receive the best possible care.

Speaker:

  • Jasmine Cachia Mintoff, Locum Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at the Eastman Dental Hospital

Aims:

Provide an overview of the common oral medicine conditions seen in children, their diagnosis and their management, including management which can be initiated by the general dental practitioner.

Objectives:

During this webinar learners you will be able to:

  • Discuss the aetiology and prevalence of common oral medicine conditions in children.
  • Discuss the management of common oral medicine conditions in children.
  • Provide a comprehensive guide to dental practitioners on when to refer children with oral medicine conditions.

Learning outcomes:

After completing this webinar you will gain an understanding of:

  • How to diagnose the common oral medicine conditions in children.
  • How to reassure families regarding diagnosis and simple management options.
  • The long-term impacts of common oral medicine conditions on a growing child.
  • How to confidently refer to the appropriate speciality when necessary.

CPD approx 40 minutes

GDC development outcomes: C

This webinar is hosted by the College of General Dentistry and powered by our CPD delivery partner, ProDental CPD – watch recording 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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Jasmine Cachia Mintoff co-authored a paper in the oral medicine issue of Primary Dental Journal, entitled ‘A review of common oral medicine conditions in children‘, published in September 2025.

College of General Dentistry Recent event

Fellows’ Winter Reception

Thursday 5 February 2026, 6-9pm, London

The Livery Hall, Cutlers’ Hall, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BR

The College of General Dentistry 2026 Fellows’ Winter Reception took place on the evening of Thursday 5 February in the historic Cutlers’ Hall in London.

The event was 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.

After a welcome by the Chair of the College and an address by the President, the College Medal awarded in June 2025 to Kevin Lewis FCGDent was presented to his son, Nick Lewis FCGDent (a Foundation Member of the College and former Course Director of the FGDP[UK] Diploma in Restorative Dentistry).

This was followed by the admission of new Fellows and Associate Fellows.

Formal business attire was recommended

Ticketing

This event is open to all members of the College’s Fellowship community, i.e. Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College, as well as members of the College’s Board of Trustees, Council and Faculty Boards.

Information on eligibility for Fellowship (FCGDent) and Associate Fellowship (AssocFCGDent) is available here

If booked early, tickets are free of charge to presenting Fellows (i.e. new Fellows, and any College Fellow who has neither been ceremonially admitted as a Fellow at a previous College Fellows’ Reception nor had their fellowship of the former FGDP(UK) [if applicable] conferred at a Diplomates’ Day).

If booked early, tickets are also free of charge to presenting Associate Fellows (i.e. any Associate Fellow who did not attend the most recent Fellows’ Summer Reception on 13 June 2025 – regardless of whether they have attended any previous Fellows’ Receptions).

Once all complimentary tickets have been taken, tickets for presenting Fellows and presenting Associate Fellows will cost £20.

For all other attendees, tickets are £55 if booked early.

All those eligible to attend may bring up to one guest should they wish. Newly admitting Fellows may wish to bring a partner or family member, other members may wish to bring a colleague (in any dental team role, including trainees).

All guest tickets are charged at £55 if booked early, regardless of the rate paid for the eligible member’s own ticket, and guest tickets must be booked at the same time as the eligible member’s ticket.

Once all early bird tickets have been sold, tickets for all attendees other than presenting Fellows and Associate Fellows will cost £65.

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

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Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows

Thursday 5 February 2026, 6-9pm, London

Professor Sreenivas Koka FCGDent being ceremonially admitted into Fellowship by College President Dr Roshni Karia

The Livery Hall, Cutlers’ Hall, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BR

Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College were invited to be presented for ceremonial admission into our Fellowship community by the President of the College, Dr Roshni Karia.

The presentations were incorporated within the Fellows’ Winter Reception, and took place in front of gathered Fellows and Associate Fellows of the College.

This is only the second opportunity for Associate Fellows to be presented, and all Associate Fellows attending the Fellows’ Winter Reception will be ceremonially admitted and could attend the event free of charge.

New Fellows, and any College Fellow attending the Fellows’ Winter Reception who has neither been ceremonially admitted at a previous College Fellows’ Reception nor had their fellowship of the former FGDP(UK) conferred at a Diplomates’ Day could be ceremonially admitted and could likewise attend the reception without charge if they book early.

Each presenting Fellow or Associate Fellow may bring one guest. Guest tickets are charged at £55 if booked early and £65 thereafter. Guest tickets must be booked at the same time as the presenting member’s ticket.

Photographs of each presenting Fellow and Associate Fellow being ceremonially admitted by the President will be made available shortly afterwards to download free of charge.

The Fellows’ Winter Reception is an opportunity for dental professionals to network with their peers, as well as to meet College Trustees and members of the College Council and Faculty Boards.

Associate Fellowship of the College recognises enhanced knowledge and skills, and demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning and the highest levels of patient care. Associate Fellows are senior members of the College who are advancing their journey towards Fellowship. Recognised as Enhanced Practitioners on the College’s Career Pathway, their professional standing is marked with the use of the postnominals ‘AssocFCGDent’.

Associate Fellowship is open to those holding an eligible Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level qualification in a relevant subject or those who successfully complete an application by portfolio.

BECOME AN ASSOCIATE FELLOW

Fellowship is the most senior membership of the College; a mark of distinction across clinical and professional domains, and of significant commitment to the art and science of dentistry through professional development, reflective practice and diligence in upholding the highest standards of clinical care. Recognised as Accomplished Practitioners on the College’s Career Pathway, the professional standing of College Fellows is signified through the use of the postnominals ‘FCGDent’.

Admittance to Fellowship can be achieved by experience or by equivalence.

BECOME A FELLOW

Anyone who successfully completed an application to join the College as an Associate Fellow or Fellow (or who upgraded their pre-existing membership to become an Associate Fellow or Fellow) by 30 November 2025 will have the opportunity to be ceremonially admitted at the Fellows’ Winter Reception and can therefore book their reception ticket at no charge.

Places for ceremonial admission are subject to availability of tickets for the event, so once applications are approved, early registration is advised. Anyone unable to be accommodated, or whose application or upgrade completed later than 30 November 2025, will be given priority for registration at the next available Fellows’ Reception, which will be in Summer 2026.

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

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Driving quality in implant dentistry

Thursday 5 February 2026, 3-5pm, London

Candidates awaiting conferral of awards by the former FGDP(UK) at a Diplomates’ Day

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

This event celebrated the significant contribution of the former Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) to raising the quality of education and practice in implant dentistry through its publication of Training Standards in Implant Dentistry and its renowned Diploma in Implant Dentistry programme.

Led by Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, it also highlighted the College’s inheritance and continuance of these ambitions through the publication of guidelines on mentoring in implant dentistry and dedicated journal issues, an update of Training Standards in Implant Dentistry, the launch of the Register of Mentors in Implant Dentistry and plans to introduce the validation of quality postgraduate courses.

Dr Pal also outlined the emerging Career Pathway for Implant Dentistry – a progression from new practitioner in the field to Associate Fellowship by Portfolio, Certified Practitioner in Implant Dentistry and ultimately Recognised Mentor – through which implant dentists can develop their careers and gain recognition for the skills, knowledge and experience acquired at each stage.

Dr Pal is Principal of The University Dental and Implant Centre in Birmingham, editor of Training Standards in Implant Dentistry, co-editor of Mentoring in Implant Dentistry: Good Practice Guidelines, Immediate Past President of the College and a member of its Career Pathways Reference Group.

All dental professionals were welcomed to attend

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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) were invited, for their Winter 2026 gathering, to a lunch hosted by Sir Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent.

The lunch, which was self-paying by attendees, took 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 took place at Cutlers’ Hall, London (Warwick Lane, EC4M 7BR).

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.

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 Recent 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 hosted 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‘, was 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 were provided. 

This event was free of charge and open to all.

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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