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College of General Dentistry makes commitment to building careers for all dental professionals

College of General Dentistry makes commitment to building careers for all dental professionals

14 July 2021
The College of General Dentistry, in partnership with Colgate Palmolive UK,announces an important programme to build career pathways for all those working ina professional capacity in primary care and general dentistry, which will be rolled outin the coming months following the opening of the College to membership on 1 July2021. The Career Pathways initiative brings … Continue reading College of General Dentistry makes commitment to building careers for all dental professionals
A new future opens for dentistry – historic CGDent launch

A new future opens for dentistry – historic CGDent launch

1 July 2021
Today, 1st July, marks a momentous day in the history of dentistry in the UK as the College of General Dentistry officially opened in a ceremony at the Barber Surgeons Hall. Dentistry now has its own, independent College. The new College of General Dentistry embraces the whole dental team, recognising the invaluable contribution made by … Continue reading A new future opens for dentistry – historic CGDent launch
CGDent members to have comprehensive, exclusive CPD & ePDP package with ProDental

CGDent members to have comprehensive, exclusive CPD & ePDP package with ProDental

21 June 2021
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and ProDental CPD have signed a partnership agreement to co-develop exclusive content, and to offer CGDent members a comprehensive CPD and e-PDP package.
CGDent pre-registration now open

CGDent pre-registration now open

27 May 2021
The College is inviting all dental professionals to pre-register for membership ahead of its formal launch. Membership of the new College is currently restricted to members and fellows of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP), however all members of the dental professions will be able to join once the FGDP transfers into CGDent on 1 … Continue reading CGDent pre-registration now open
Report highlights need to improve diversity in the dental profession

Report highlights need to improve diversity in the dental profession

14 May 2021
The Faculty of General Dental Practice has published Equality, diversity and inclusion within dentistry – a profession-wide commitment, the report of the Diversity in Dentistry Action Group (DDAG), to which the College has contributed.
CGDent & FGDP join call for mental health leads in every dental workplace

CGDent & FGDP join call for mental health leads in every dental workplace

11 May 2021
The College of General Dentistry and The Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) are supporting a new initiative encouraging all dental workplaces to appoint mental health leads. They are among over 20 organisations endorsing the Mental Health Wellness in Dentistry Framework and Call to Action, which have been established to encourage dental employers to make ‘mental health … Continue reading CGDent & FGDP join call for mental health leads in every dental workplace
New Ambassadors for the College of General Dentistry reflect commitment to the team

New Ambassadors for the College of General Dentistry reflect commitment to the team

4 March 2021
The College of General Dentistry is delighted to announce the appointment of two more Ambassadors, Dr Louise Belfield and Dr Marina Harris, reflecting the College’s commitment to the whole dental team.
Abhi Pal to be first elected President of the College of General Dentistry

Abhi Pal to be first elected President of the College of General Dentistry

26 February 2021
Abhi Pal FCGDent has been elected as the next Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP), and will become the first elected President of the College of General Dentistry.
Safety, not activity targets, must be the priority

Safety, not activity targets, must be the priority

14 January 2021
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent), Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP), and the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England have issued a joint message that safety must take clear priority over dental activity levels during the latest national coronavirus lockdown.  The leading dental organisations have also highlighted … Continue reading Safety, not activity targets, must be the priority
Nairn Wilson recognised for contribution to the new College of General Dentistry

Nairn Wilson recognised for contribution to the new College of General Dentistry

17 December 2020
The College of General Dentistry is delighted to announce that Prof Nairn Wilson CBE is to be recognised for his contribution in the establishment of the College of General Dentistry as Honorary Founding President.