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The College of General Dentistry has broadened its eligibility criteria for membership, enabling suitably qualified non-registrants to join, and offering practitioners with relevant non-dental qualifications the ability to progress to higher grades of membership. Registration with the General Dental Council or an equivalent overseas authority is normally required for entry as an Associate Member. However … Continue reading College of General Dentistry broadens membership eligibility

Elections will soon be held for seven seats on the Council of the College of General Dentistry, and eligible members are encouraged to consider standing. The Council is elected by College members to provide leadership and support for the dental professions, and to guide the College Trustees in fulfilling the College’s mission. It includes representation … Continue reading Notice of forthcoming College Council elections

Students who enrol as members of the new College now have access to a growing library of over 350 online training courses and webinar recordings, as well as regular live seminars, through the ProDental platform.

Leading oral health and mental health professionals have published a statement calling for greater consideration of the oral health needs of patients with severe mental illnesses.

The new edition of the Primary Dental Journal, Paediatric Dentistry, is now online. Guest edited by Dr Sanjeev Sood of King’s College London, this issue is dedicated to promoting oral health in children, and outlines strategies for prevention and contemporary management of dental disease in childhood. It features papers on communicating effectively in a paediatric … Continue reading New PDJ online: Paediatric dentistry

Ian Mills has become the first ever recipient of the prestigious College Medal, the highest honour bestowed by the College of General Dentistry.

The College of General Dentistry and British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) are warning of a potential catastrophe for dental patients if the planned implementation of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all patient-facing staff in England is not deferred.  Regulations came into effect earlier this month that will make it unlawful from 1 April 2022 for … Continue reading CGDent and BADN call for deferral of mandatory vaccination as survey suggests a quarter of dental nurses are not fully vaccinated 

Commenting on the announcement that an additional £50m of funding will be provided for NHS dentistry in England over the next ten weeks, Dr Abhi Pal, President of the College of General Dentistry, said:  “New funding for dentistry is to be welcomed, and today’s announcement will provide short-term help to a significant number of people … Continue reading College response to NHS England announcement of additional dentistry funding

The College of General Dentistry is offering discounted membership fees to dental care professionals, all of whom are now eligible for Associate Membership. Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Technicians and Clinical Dental Technicians pay only one-third fees for their first year’s membership, meaning those joining as Associate Members pay just £33. In a pioneering move for a UK dental … Continue reading College membership for dental team members just £33

The Primary Dental Journal Archive is now up and running, with access for CGDent members fully established. The Primary Dental Journal (PDJ) is the College of General Dentistry’s quarterly peer-reviewed journal, and with its unique dedication to general dental practice, is widely recognised as a leading resource for all dental professionals working in primary care. … Continue reading The PDJ Archive: a rich resource for members, with over 1,300 articles