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Recruitment of Dean, Faculty of Dental Nursing and Orthodontic Therapy

Recruitment of Dean, Faculty of Dental Nursing and Orthodontic Therapy

17 March 2026
The College is seeking the next Dean of its Faculty of Dental Nursing and Orthodontic Therapy, and all dental nurses and orthodontic therapists are invited to consider applying.
First Faculty Deans inaugurated

First Faculty Deans inaugurated

12 March 2026
The College has inaugurated the first Deans of its four faculties, which develop its work in support of each dental team role.
Midlands Study Club implant series

Midlands Study Club implant series

26 February 2026
The College has announced a two-part exploration of dental implants by its Midlands Study Club over the coming weeks.
The CGDent Scotland Study Day 2026: digital dentistry for the dental team

The CGDent Scotland Study Day 2026: digital dentistry for the dental team

26 February 2026
The College has announced that Dr Noland Naidoo, Dr Helen Kaney FCGDent, Prof Murali Srinivasan and Prof Gerry McKenna FCGDent will be the speakers for this year’s annual study day in Glasgow.
New Trustees

New Trustees

20 February 2026
The College has appointed Dr Catherine Rutland FCGDent and Professor Andrew Eder FCGDent to its Board of Trustees.
Fast-track MSc for Associate Fellows and Fellows, 2026-27

Fast-track MSc for Associate Fellows and Fellows, 2026-27

18 February 2026
The next cohort of the Aston University one-year MSc in General Dental Practice, which Fellows and Associate Fellows may enrol on, starts in September. Completion satisfies the Research & Publications domain of Fellowship.
CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, 2026-28

CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, 2026-28

2 February 2026
The College is now accepting applications for the next cohort of its Postgraduate Diploma programme in Primary Care Orthodontics, starting in June.
Revised Fellowship criteria

Revised Fellowship criteria

26 January 2026
The College has revised its criteria and application process for Fellowship, and encourages experienced dental professionals to review the revised criteria with a view to applying.
Nominations open for Council elections

Nominations open for Council elections

20 January 2026
[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED] Nominations are now open for elections to two seats on the College Council, and eligible members are invited to nominate themselves as candidates.
2026 Aesthetic Dentistry Award open for entries

2026 Aesthetic Dentistry Award open for entries

16 January 2026
The Tom Bereznicki Award for Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, which promotes aesthetic dentistry skills and patient care, is now open for entries to the 2026 competition.