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The College has published an updated policy on its acceptance of Indian postgraduate dental qualifications when determining eligibility for its highest grades of membership.

The College has announced a new initiative enabling general dental professionals to have their enhanced skills, knowledge and experience in particular fields of practice recognised.

College Trustees have received an update on the fundraising appeal to support the full adoption of the College’s Coat of Arms, and are encouraging members to continue to support the appeal.

The College is seeking a new dental Trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College for dentistry. Apply by 14 December 2025.

Congratulations to the successful candidates of the inaugural Tom Bereznicki Award for Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry.

The College and Foundation Nakao would like to congratulate the successful candidates in this year’s Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring for Dental Care Professionals.

The College recently hosted a Leadership Development Masterclass for dental professionals, which taught some of the most critical elements needed to be an effective team leader, with carefully curated content offering appropriate breadth and depth for early-career leaders.

Elections will soon take place for two seats on the Council of the College of General Dentistry, and eligible members are encouraged to consider standing.

The CGDent and GC Award for Foundation Trainees, which promotes clinical skills and patient care, is now open for entries to the 2025/26 competition.

Following the launch of the new portfolio-based route to Associate Fellowship and the Clinical & Technical domain of Fellowship, the College has published detailed requirements for portfolio submissions in Restorative Dentistry.