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New Ambassadors appointed by the College of General Dentistry
The College of General Dentistry is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Ambassadors – Dr Wendy Thompson and Dr Yewande Oduwole. Those Ambassadors of the College who are dental healthcare professionals are drawn from across the spectrum of dentistry. They support the mission and vision of the College and encourage inclusive professional engagement … Continue reading New Ambassadors appointed by the College of General Dentistry
Dental Fallow Time Calculator launched
A new free-to-use Fallow Time Calculator has been launched to enable dental professionals to determine, justify and record the fallow period necessary following dental procedures carrying a higher risk of exposure to potentially-infectious aerosols. Built by digital consent platform Flynotes, supported by Practice Plan and Wesleyan, and endorsed by the Chief Dental Officer for England, the new tool complements the COVID-19 … Continue reading Dental Fallow Time Calculator launched
CGDent & FGDP(UK) COVID guidance update reduces fallow times
The College of General Dentistry and Faculty of General Dental Practice UK and have updated their guidance on the implications of COVID-19 for the safe management of general dental practice, incorporating the reduced ‘fallow’ times recommended by the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme. The guidance, first published on 1 June, supports dental professionals to take … Continue reading CGDent & FGDP(UK) COVID guidance update reduces fallow times
CGDent & FGDP(UK) to update COVID-19 guidance following SDCEP AGP review
The College of General Dentistry and Faculty of General Dental Practice UK have welcomed the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme’s review of the mitigation of aerosol-generating procedures, and will be issuing updated COVID-19 guidance shortly in view of its recommendations. The SDCEP document, published today, represents the agreed positions of a working group comprising dental professionals from across … Continue reading CGDent & FGDP(UK) to update COVID-19 guidance following SDCEP AGP review
College of General Dentistry appoints new Ambassadors
The College of General Dentistry is delighted to announce the further development of its ‘College Ambassadors’ scheme with the appointment of two new Ambassadors: Professor Jason Leitch CBE and Professor Jacky Hayden CBE. College Ambassadors are drawn from different backgrounds and walks of life. They support engagement of the College in society, and promote its … Continue reading College of General Dentistry appoints new Ambassadors
The College recruits for an Advisory Strategy Group to guide its development
[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED]. The College of General Dentistry is recruiting an Advisory Strategy Group, seeking contributions from across the dental team.
College of General Dentistry appoints its first Ambassadors
The College of General Dentistry is delighted to announce the launch of its “College Ambassadors” scheme and the appointment of its first Ambassadors – the Rt Hon Sir Mike Penning MP, Professor Dame Parveen Kumar and Dr Shelagh Farrell FFGDP(UK). College Ambassadors are to be drawn from different backgrounds and walks of life. They will … Continue reading College of General Dentistry appoints its first Ambassadors
FGDP(UK) & CGDent publish COVID-19 guidance synopsis
The College and FGDP(UK) have published a synopsis of their guidance on the implications of COVID-19 for the safe management of general dental practice. The new synopsis highlights key recommendations at each step of the patient journey, and is designed to be used in conjunction with the guidance, which supports dental professionals to take a risk-based … Continue reading FGDP(UK) & CGDent publish COVID-19 guidance synopsis
FGDP(UK) & CGDent launch UK guidelines for safe return to dental practice during COVID-19
The FGDP(UK) and newly formed College of General Dentistry have convened an expert task force to review the evidence base for dental practice during the COVID-19 outbreak and have today launched the official summary report of the guidelines ‘COVID-19: guidelines for safe care in general dental practice’. The Guidance can be accessed here. The UK … Continue reading FGDP(UK) & CGDent launch UK guidelines for safe return to dental practice during COVID-19
National dental organisations join forces to agree return-to-work guidance
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
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