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National dental organisations join forces to agree return-to-work guidance

National dental organisations join forces to agree return-to-work guidance

12 May 2020
National dental organisations have joined forces to agree guidance for UK general dental practices on returning to work as the coronavirus pandemic eases. The COVID-19 Future Planning Task Group, convened by the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK and College of General Dentistry, brings together senior members of a number of organisations, including the British Dental Association, the … Continue reading National dental organisations join forces to agree return-to-work guidance
The Art & Science of Dentistry (Wales) Prize

The Art & Science of Dentistry (Wales) Prize

27 April 2020
Cymraeg The College is pleased to sponsor this competition as an opportunity for students at the School of Dentistry at Cardiff University to showcase a dental topic or subject which may have an influence, or have had an influence on the improvement of oral health care for all. The work may be presented in the … Continue reading The Art & Science of Dentistry (Wales) Prize
Launching our first qualification with the IAS Academy

Launching our first qualification with the IAS Academy

29 January 2020
The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) – the first independent college for primary care dentistry and authoritative body for standards in practice –  this week announced that IAS Academy is to provide training for its Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics (DipPCOrth) launching on February 3rd, 2020. This is an important step forward for the new … Continue reading Launching our first qualification with the IAS Academy
Join us at the BDIA Showcase in Birmingham

Join us at the BDIA Showcase in Birmingham

27 August 2019
BDIA Showcase 2019. The College of General Dentistry share plans for the future College and invite visitors to share their views.
Trustees sought

Trustees sought

25 April 2019
Help us create a new Royal College for dentistry Closing date 30 June 2019 Trustees are being sought for the new College of General Dentistry, which is currently being established with a vision to cultivate excellence in oral healthcare. We will achieve this by fostering a strong and trusted professional community of practice, serving patients … Continue reading Trustees sought
FGDP(UK) publishes revised Standards in Dentistry

FGDP(UK) publishes revised Standards in Dentistry

4 October 2018
The Faculty of General Dental Practice (FGDP(UK)) has published the second edition of Standards in Dentistry, its flagship publication for general dental practitioners and their teams which acts as a guide to personal or practice-based quality assessment. A comprehensive compendium of guidance and standards relevant to primary dental care, it sets out specific standards covering consultation and diagnosis, … Continue reading FGDP(UK) publishes revised Standards in Dentistry