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New portfolio route to Associate Fellowship and Fellowship

New portfolio route to Associate Fellowship and Fellowship

10 September 2025
The College has launched a new portfolio-based route to both Associate Fellowship and the Clinical & Technical domain of Fellowship.
Poppy Dunton appointed Hygiene & Therapy Faculty Chair

Poppy Dunton appointed Hygiene & Therapy Faculty Chair

8 September 2025
The College has appointed Poppy Dunton as Chair of the Board of its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
New PDJ online: Oral medicine

New PDJ online: Oral medicine

30 August 2025
The latest issue of the Primary Dental Journal, ‘Oral medicine’, is now available to read online. The papers in this issue of the PDJ have been brought together by Guest Editor Dr Emma Hayes, a Consultant and Clinical Lead in Oral Medicine at King’s College London Dental Institute. A core theme in this collection of … Continue reading New PDJ online: Oral medicine
New opportunity in coaching & mentoring for Dental Care Professionals

New opportunity in coaching & mentoring for Dental Care Professionals

20 August 2025
Thanks to sponsorship by Foundation Nakao, we are offering a three day training course in mentoring and coaching to DCP members. Dentist members are asked to promote this to colleagues.
Introduction to Occlusion Symposium travels to Edinburgh

Introduction to Occlusion Symposium travels to Edinburgh

20 August 2025
Following the success of the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium on 5 April in London, the symposium is travelling north and will take place on Saturday 1 November in Edinburgh.
Standards in Dentistry: new edition

Standards in Dentistry: new edition

18 August 2025
The College has published the third edition of Standards in Dentistry, its comprehensive and free online manual bringing together standards and guidelines for primary care dentistry.
In memory of Kevin Lewis, 1949-2025

In memory of Kevin Lewis, 1949-2025

31 July 2025
We regret to report the passing of Kevin James Lewis FCGDent, former Trustee, Ambassador and Founder of the College, aged 76.
Donations sought for Coat of Arms Fund

Donations sought for Coat of Arms Fund

25 July 2025
The College has now launched a Coat of Arms Appeal to support the full adoption of its Coat of Arms and Badge to further enhance the standing, status and recognition of the College and its members.
Education partnership with Dentistry Show London 2025

Education partnership with Dentistry Show London 2025

8 July 2025
The College will be a partner in two CPD theatres, delivering one lecture in each, and representatives will be available at the CGDent exhibition stand.
MoU signed with RCS Edinburgh

MoU signed with RCS Edinburgh

4 July 2025
The College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The colleges will work together to provide practical ways for dental professionals to advance their careers.