Events
We offer a range of CPD webinars, in-person study days, courses and networking events around the UK to support your professional development. To get notified of upcoming events, register as a College Subscriber and you will be sent our monthly email newsletter. You will also gain viewing access to our guidance and standards publications.
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Communication skills for pain and anxiety control in dentistry
CGDent webinar, Wednesday 25 February 2026, 7pm. Gain practical strategies and evidence-based guidance for managing patient anxiety and perceived pain through communication skills.
Presidential Q&A
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7pm-8pm. Our fifth annual Q&A (previously known as the Annual Members’ Meeting) will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer College members the opportunity to ask questions.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 15-16 May 2026, Birmingham. The College will be an education partner, hosting CPD lectures and a stand. BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event and registration is free.
Birmingham meet-and-greet
Friday-Saturday 15-16 May 2026, 9am-5pm. The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show. Come and introduce yourself, find out more about the College and have your queries answered.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 1)
Thursday 4 – Saturday 6 June 2026, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday 25 June 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows, Role Fellows and Associate Fellows.
Presentations of Associate Fellows, Role Fellows and Fellows
SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday 25 June 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. Associate Fellows, Role 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.
Composite layering course for Foundation Trainees
Thursday 23 July – Friday 24 July 2026, Belgium. This hands-on course for Foundation Trainees, provides in-depth guidance on contemporary composite layering techniques and materials.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 2)
Wednesday 9 – Saturday 12 September 2026, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
MSc in General Dental Practice, 2026-27
Monday 21 September 2026 – Friday 4 June 2027. Associate Fellows and Fellows can complete this research master’s in just a single year of part-time distance learning. Satisfies the Research & Publications domain of Fellowship.
Leadership Development Masterclass
SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday 24 September 2026, 10am-4pm, London. A full day Masterclass with Prof Sreenivas Koka FCGDent and Dr Elizabeth Carr FCGDent. Priority will be given to College members.
Dentistry Show London
Friday-Saturday 9-10 October 2026, 9am-5pm, London. The College will be an education partner, hosting CPD lectures. Representatives will be available throughout at the CGDent stand.
London meet-and-greet
Friday-Saturday 9-10 October 2026, 9am-5pm. The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand at Dentistry Show London 2026. Come and introduce yourself, find out more about the College and have your queries answered.
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium 2026
SAVE-THE-DATE: Saturday 24 October 2026, 9am-5pm, Manchester. Led by six renowned speakers, the symposium aims to demystify the basic principles of occlusion.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 3)
Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 December 2026, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Introduction to Digital Dentistry
Friday 29 – Saturday 30 January 2027, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
Introduction to Digital Dentistry
Friday 12 – Saturday 13 February 2027, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
Presidential Q&A
Tuesday 2 March 2027, 7pm-8pm. Our sixth annual Q&A will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer College members the opportunity to ask questions.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 4)
Thursday 15 – Saturday 17 April 2027, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 5)
Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 July 2027, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 6)
Thursday 18 – Saturday 20 November 2027, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
CGDent members have free, on-demand access to a library of over 350 online courses and recordings – totalling over 1000 hours of certified, GDC-compliant CPD, with our partners ProDental CPD. To access webinar recordings and CPD for free, members need to log in to the ProDental CPD website once they have received a registration invite to the site. Click the button below to view the full library.
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