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Dental professionals are being asked to help inform the development of resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of dental teams by filling in a short, anonymous survey.

Dental indemnity organisations have issued a consensus statement encouraging dental professionals to make sure they seek advice from appropriate sources when patient safety incidents occur.

Andrew Hadden has been awarded the prestigious College Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the College.

The College has introduced Life Fellowship as a new category of membership for retired Fellows.

General dental practices are being sought for an NHS-funded research project, and the researchers are encouraging CGDent members to apply to participate.

Voting is now open for the South East and South West Thames seat on the Council of the College of General Dentistry, and eligible members are encouraged to cast their ballot.

The College President has told a committee of MPs that it will take much more than contract reform to persuade more dental professionals to deliver NHS dental treatment.

The CGDent Professional Development Theatre and CGDent Careers Clinic will be among the new additions at this year’s British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, 12-13 May 2023.

Elections are due to be held for a number of seats on the Council of the College, and all eligible members are invited to consider standing.

The latest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, The general issue, is now live online featuring a wide range of topics relating to aspects of general dental practice and the primary care team.