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College to host new Professional Development Theatre and Careers Clinic at BDCDS23

College to host new Professional Development Theatre and Careers Clinic at BDCDS23

24 March 2023
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.
College Council elections – call for candidates

College Council elections – call for candidates

24 March 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.
New PDJ online: General dentistry

New PDJ online: General dentistry

14 March 2023
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.
Fellowship by equivalence: update

Fellowship by equivalence: update

23 February 2023
The list of fellowships which qualify applicants for Fellowship of the College by means of equivalence has been formally expanded to include Fellowship of the former Faculty of General Dental Practice.
Admissions to Associate Fellowship

Admissions to Associate Fellowship

20 February 2023
The College has admitted over 150 dental professionals to date into Associate Fellowship in recognition of their high level of practice.
Presentation of new Fellows

Presentation of new Fellows

30 January 2023
The College formally presented over 35 individuals with their Fellowship at the first CGDent Fellows’ Winter Reception, which took place on 18 January at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester.
Mick Horton to be next Chair of CGDent 

Mick Horton to be next Chair of CGDent 

26 January 2023
Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, former Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice, has been appointed as the next Chair of the College’s Trustee Board.
Kevin Lewis becomes College Ambassador

Kevin Lewis becomes College Ambassador

23 January 2023
The College has announced the appointment of Kevin Lewis FCGDent, former Dental Director of the Medical Protection Society, as an Ambassador
Remimazolam statement

Remimazolam statement

11 January 2023
The Intercollegiate Advisory Committee for Sedation in Dentistry has issued a statement on the clinical use of Remimazolam for intravenous conscious sedation for dental procedures.
New PDJ online: Digital dentistry

New PDJ online: Digital dentistry

20 December 2022
The latest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, Digital Dentistry, is now live online and explores various techniques offering the latest update on the evolution of technology and materials.