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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Aesthetic & adhesive dentistry
Wednesday 17 June 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. You are invited to bring your own cases for discussion and advice with a team of specialists at this study club session.
Fifth anniversary Summer Day
Thursday 25 June 2026, 11am-9pm, London. The first Summer Day programme of events, marking the College’s fifth anniversary. Eligibility varies by event.
Inaugural Academic Court Convention
Thursday 25 June 2026, 11am-1pm, London. Members of the College’s Academic Court are invited to attend the inaugural Academic Court Convention.
1992 Circle Summer lunch
Thursday 25 June 2026, 1-2.30pm, London. All College members who are fully retired from practice will be eligible to attend.
2026 College Lecture
Thursday 25 June 2026, 3pm-5pm, London. Catherine Rutland will deliver the 2026 College Lecture, ‘The Ethical Shield: Protecting enamel, professional integrity and patient smiles’.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
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 and Associate Fellows.
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
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.
Presentation of the 2026 College Medal
Thursday 25 June 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. The 2026 College Medal, the College’s most prestigious honour, will be awarded to Dr Patricia Thomson FCGDent by the President of the College, Dr Roshni Karia.
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.
Restorative & caries management
Friday 24 July 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. You are invited to bring your own cases for discussion and advice with a team of specialists at this study club session.
Endodontics for GDPs
Monday 17 August 2026, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. You are invited to bring your own cases for discussion and advice with a team of specialists at this study club session.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 1)
Thursday 10 – 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.
Oral cancer risk management
Friday 9 October 2026, 1.15pm-2.00pm, London. This lecture will be delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, Head of the Dental Division at MDDUS and a dually qualified dentist and solicitor.
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 1
Friday – Saturday 9-10 October 2026, online. This course is reserved for College members who have made a successful application for the 2026 Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.
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. 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.
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium 2026
Saturday 24 October 2026, 9am-5pm, Manchester. Led by six renowned speakers, the symposium aims to demystify the basic principles of occlusion.
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 2
Friday 27 November 2026, online. This course is reserved for College members who have made a successful application for the 2026 Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.
Advanced orthodontics course (block 2)
Wednesday 2 – Saturday 5 December 2026, Surrey. Training programme taking GDPs to just below specialist level and leading to the CGDent Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
Friday 4 December 2026, Glasgow. Digital dentistry is the topic for this year’s study day, featuring lectures by Dr Noland Naidoo, Dr Helen Kaney, Prof. Dr. Murali Srinivasan and Prof Gerry McKenna
Composite Injection Moulding Technique course
Saturday 5 December 2026, Buckinghamshire. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants through the process of treating tooth wear cases with the composite injection moulding technique.
Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture 2027
Thursday 28 January 2027, 11am-12.30pm (tbc), London. The College will once again be hosting the Lindsay Society for the delivery of the 32nd annual Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Thursday 28 January 2027, 6pm-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows and Associate Fellows.
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Thursday 28 January 2027, 6pm-9pm, London. 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.
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 3)
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.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show 2027
Friday-Saturday 14-15 May 2027, 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 14-15 May 2027, 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 4)
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 5)
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.
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