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The College has issued an open invitation to all those who participated in the FGDP(UK) Diploma in Restorative Dentistry programme to join a special anniversary gathering.

The College has confirmed its programme of CPD lectures for the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS25), which is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025.

Associate Fellows of the College will soon begin being presented for ceremonial admission.

Senior College members took part in a recent meeting of dental leaders from across the UK to share learnings on how best to support the careers and professional development of the future dental team.

The College has issued an open invitation to all College members and other dental professionals to attend its 2025 Summer Reception.

Voting is now open for seats on the College Council, and all eligible members are encouraged to cast their vote(s).

Dr Roy Bennett FCGDent, a dentist with a special interest in the care of anxious patients and an IACSD-accredited sedation course organiser, has been appointed as a Trustee of the College.

The College has endorsed the third edition of Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Children, published this week by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme.

“‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits?” will challenge the notion of the ‘ideal treatment plan’ and contend that subconscious bias and possible self-interests can lead some supposed experts to confuse their version of a questionable ‘gold standard’ with what is really in a patient’s overall best interests and with what the law expects.

Nominations recently closed for seats on the College Council and verification of candidates has now taken place. A ballot of eligible members is required for three of the seats being decided this year.