College of General Dentistry Recent event

Tooth wear & restorative strategies

CGDent Midlands Study Club, Wednesday 20 May 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton

Dr Prakash Parekh and Dr Simran Bains

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 study club and case discussion evening with their multi-disciplinary team.

This session was designed to provide a practical and structured approach to the diagnosis and management of tooth wear in general practice. The first hour focused on understanding the aetiology of tooth wear (including erosion, attrition, and abrasion) and how to assess severity, monitor progression, and plan appropriate intervention. Emphasis was placed on minimally invasive restorative strategies, occlusal considerations, and material selection to achieve predictable, long-term outcomes.

The second half of the evening was dedicated to case-based discussions. Delegates were encouraged to bring their own cases to explore treatment planning options, share experiences, and gain insights from both general and specialist colleagues in a supportive environment.

This was an excellent opportunity to:

  • improve confidence in diagnosing and managing tooth wear
  • explore practical, minimally invasive restorative strategies
  • take part in case-based discussions and shared learning
  • bring along your own cases for advice and peer discussion
  • network in a relaxed and supportive environment

Limited number of places were available.

Speakers:

Dr Simran Bains AssocFCGDent

Dr Simran Bains AssocFCGDent qualified from the University of Manchester in 2017. She has been awarded postgraduate diplomas in both restorative and aesthetic dentistry (CGDent) and occlusion and veneers, and has a special interest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, Invisalign, and the treatment of nervous patients. Nationally recognised, Dr Bains has featured in the Dentistry Top 50 (2023–2025) and has won multiple awards, including Best Young Dentist Overall and Best Young Dentist Midlands at the Dentistry Awards 2024, as well as Best Young Dentist 2025 by Probe Magazine. Widely published in the British Dental Journal, Dentistry Magazine, and Young Dentist Magazine, she also serves as Director of Membership for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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

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.

More upcoming CGDent Midlands Study Clubs:

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Transitioning to a digital workflow in restorative dentistry

Saturday 16 May 2026, 2.45pm – 3.30pm, Birmingham

Tom Bereznicki FCGDent

Private Dentistry Theatre, Hall 5, National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

This lecture was delivered by Dr Tom Bereznicki FCGDent, a general dental practitioner and founder of the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation, which supports educational opportunities for early career dental professionals.

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.

A former member of the FGDP and Founder Member of CGDent, he has been a Fellow of the College since 2022, is a regional speaker on occlusion for the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 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.

In 2023, he founded the Tom Bereznicki Charitable Educational Foundation, with which the College has since collaborated on a number of initiatives for early career dental professionals, including:

CPD:

  • 0.75 hours

This lecture was free to attend for both members and non-members of the College, and is one of two College sessions at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2026 (BDCDS26), a two-day conference hosting over 200 CPD lectures, 400 exhibitors and 10,000 dental professionals.

College representatives were available throughout the conference at the CGDent exhibition stand (L75) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer questions.

It was not possible to register for specific lectures in advance, but those wishing to attend should register for BDCDS26 either in advance or on the day. Registration is FREE for all dental professionals.

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Oral cancer risk management

Friday 15 May 2026, 3.30pm – 4.15pm, Birmingham

Helen Kaney FCGDent

Private Dentistry Theatre, Hall 5, National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

This lecture was 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 was free to attend for both members and non-members of the College, and is one of two College sessions at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2026 (BDCDS26), a two-day conference hosting over 200 CPD lectures, 400 exhibitors and 10,000 dental professionals.

College representatives were available throughout the conference at the CGDent exhibition stand (L75) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer questions.

It was not possible to register for specific lectures in advance, but those wishing to attend should register for BDCDS26 either in advance or on the day. Registration is FREE for all dental professionals.

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Birmingham meet-and-greet

Friday 15 May (9am-5.30pm) & Saturday 16 May 2026 (9am-5pm), Birmingham

Hall 5, National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

The College invited all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (L75) at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2026

College members and non-members alike were 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 how to download your membership certificate, what Certified Practitioner status is, 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 we’ll have live access to our 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 was also an education partner, hosting CPD lectures.

The British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show is the UK’s largest dental event, giving you access to 400 exhibitors and 10,000 fellow dental professionals, and offering over 200 lectures across 11 CPD theatres.

Registration for BDCDS26 is FREE for all dental professionals.

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show

Friday 15 May (9am-5.30pm) & Saturday 16 May 2026 (9am-5pm), Birmingham

Hall 5, National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT

The College was once again an education partner for the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS).

We welcomed 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.

This year’s College lectures were:

College representatives were available throughout the show at the CGDent exhibition stand (L75) to talk to delegates about our vision for the profession, the benefits of membership and fellowship, and to answer your questions.

BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event. Attendees will have access to over 200 CPD lectures in all across multiple lecture theatres, and the opportunity to network among 10,000 dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, dental nurses, practice managers, dental technicians and laboratory owners.

Co-located with Dental Technology Showcase, it is also a great opportunity to meet new and existing suppliers, with 400 exhibitors on site, including all the industry leaders.

Registration for BDCDS26 was FREE for all dental professionals.

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College of General Dentistry Recent event

Implant after care study club

CGDent Midlands Study Club, Monday 20 April 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton

Speaker: Dr Minas Leventis, oral surgery and implantology

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 study club and 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:

  • review evidence-based implant maintenance protocols
  • discuss management of peri-implant health and disease
  • get practical guidance on hygiene instrumentation and recall intervals
  • take part in case-based discussions and shared learning
  • bring along your own cases for advice and peer discussion
  • network in a relaxed and supportive environment

Limited number of places were available.

Speaker:

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

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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