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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.
CGDent and FGDP publish BPS psychological advice for dental teams

CGDent and FGDP publish BPS psychological advice for dental teams

17 December 2020
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) and Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) have published Dentistry during COVID-19: Psychological advice for dental teams, policy makers, and communicators.
Dental organisations assess discrimination

Dental organisations assess discrimination

14 December 2020
The British Dental Association, Faculty of General Dental Practice UK and College of General Dentistry have joined forces to conduct a survey into discrimination in dentistry.
College of General Dentistry appoints more Ambassadors

College of General Dentistry appoints more Ambassadors

11 December 2020
The College of General Dentistry is delighted to announce the appointment of three more Ambassadors, Professor Richard Horton, Dr Govin Murugachandran and Professor Jonathan Cowpe.
College of General Dentistry and Dental Protection to offer indemnity protection for less

College of General Dentistry and Dental Protection to offer indemnity protection for less

26 November 2020
The College of General Dentistry and Dental Protection have announced the establishment of a partnership which includes a discount on Dental Protection subscription fees for members of the College.  
College of General Dentistry announces membership scheme

College of General Dentistry announces membership scheme

25 November 2020
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has published details of its new membership scheme, enabling all members of the dental team to become part of the UK’s first independent college for primary dental care.
COVID-19: Antibiotics do not cure toothache

COVID-19: Antibiotics do not cure toothache

19 November 2020
National dental organisations have come together to support the World Health Organisation’s Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs from 18-24 November.
College of General Dentistry co-hosts Malcolm Pendlebury Lecture online

College of General Dentistry co-hosts Malcolm Pendlebury Lecture online

23 October 2020
The Future of Dentistry – Lessons From COVID-19. The traditional FGDP(UK) Malcolm Pendlebury Memorial Lecture will be co-hosted by the College and delivered online this year, and made accessible to the whole of the dental profession for the first time.