Events
We offer a range of CPD webinars, in-person study days, courses and networking events around the UK to support your professional development.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 16-17 May 2025, Birmingham. The College will be a key education partner, hosting four lectures and a stand. BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event and registration is free.
Birmingham meet-and-greet
Friday-Saturday 16-17 May 2025, Birmingham. The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (Q01) at British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show 2025
Consent in general practice in 2025
Friday 16 May 2025, 12.15pm-1.00pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered by Dr Moira Duncan BDS LLM, Dento Legal Advisor for the MDDUS
Standards in Dentistry, 3rd edition: what’s changing?
Friday 16 May 2025, 4.15pm-5.00pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered by Professor Chris Tredwin FCGDent, Dean of Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry.
Career barriers and breakthroughs: Navigating skill mix and progression for academic dental therapists and dental hygienists
Saturday 17 May 2025, 1.45pm-2.30pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered by Sarah Murray MBE and Leon Bassi.
Progressing your career in implant dentistry
Saturday 17 May 2025, 3.45pm-4.30pm, Birmingham. CPD lecture to be delivered Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, former College President.
1992 Circle lunch
Friday 13 June 2025, 12.30pm-2pm. All members of the College are invited to join Sir Nairn Wilson CBE and members of the 1992 Circle at a self-funding lunch prior to the Inaugural College Lecture.
Diploma in Restorative Dentistry alumni gathering
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-8pm, Sheffield. Alumni and tutors of the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry are invited to attend a celebration of achievement to mark 20 years of the landmark programme.
Inaugural College lecture (by Martin Kelleher)
Friday 13 June 2025, 2pm-4.30pm, Sheffield. Martin Kelleher will deliver the inaugural College Lecture, ‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits? Discounted rates currently available.
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. Associate Fellows and new Fellows of the College are invited to be presented for ceremonial admission into the Fellowship community by the President of the College.
College Summer Reception
Friday 13 June 2025, 5pm-8pm, Sheffield. The College Summer Reception, which is open to all those with a professional interest in contemporary dentistry, is an opportunity to network with peers in the grand surrounds of the historic Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield.
Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees
Thursday 10 July – Friday 11 July 2025, Belgium. This hands-on course for Foundation Trainees, provides in-depth guidance on contemporary composite layering techniques and materials.
CGDent Midlands Annual Symposium
Friday 11 July 2025, 9am-4.30pm, Birmingham. SAVE THE DATE. Dr Ana Poveda, Prof StJohn Crean and Dr Sadiq Mawji will deliver lectures on the diagnosis, treatment and management of oral cancer.
Perio-occlusion symposium for early career dental professionals
Saturday 20 September 2025, 9am-5pm, London. Dr Reena Wadia MCGDent and Dr Raman Aulakh FCGDent will deliver lectures, on aesthetic aspects of perio and functional occlusal aspects post orthodontic treatment.
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Friday 14 – Saturday 15 November 2025, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants step-by-step through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Friday 28 – Saturday 29 November 2025, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants step-by-step through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
Friday 5 December 2025, Glasgow. Dr Ian Dunn FCGDent will present on perio for the dental team, and Professor Jim McCaul will deliver the Caldwell Memorial Lecture on oral cancer.
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7pm-8pm. Our fifth Annual Members’ Meeting will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer members the opportunity to ask questions.
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 2 March 2027, 7pm-8pm. Our sixth Annual Members’ Meeting will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer members the opportunity to ask questions.
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