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“‘Satisficing’ standards in dentistry: Who decides? Who benefits?” will challenge the notion of the ‘ideal treatment plan’ and contend that subconscious bias and possible self-interests can lead some supposed experts to confuse their version of a questionable ‘gold standard’ with what is really in a patient’s overall best interests and with what the law expects.

Nominations recently closed for seats on the College Council and verification of candidates has now taken place. A ballot of eligible members is required for three of the seats being decided this year.

[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED]. The College is looking for a Membership Manager to join its staff team in order to oversee and deliver its membership administration and support function.

[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED]. The College is seeking a new board member for its Faculty of Dental Technology and Clinical Dental Technology, and all members of the College who are dental technicians or clinical dental technicians are invited to apply.

[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED]. The College is seeking the next Chair of the Board of its Faculty of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy, and all members who are dental hygienists or dental therapists are invited to consider applying.

The College has expanded eligibility to join its 1992 Circle to all fully retired members, who will be enrolled automatically.

The current edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the Implant dentistry Part 2 issue (vol.13, no.4), is now live online.

[APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED]. Nominations are now open for elections to the College Council, and all Full Members, Associate Fellows and Fellows are invited to nominate themselves as candidates.

Early career dentists can now book their place at the Introduction to Occlusion Symposium, 5 April 2025, which will examine the basic principles of occlusion.

The College and Haleon have presented The Dental Health Barometer – the organisations’ joint report following research into the role of preventative oral healthcare in the UK – at a breakfast briefing held in Parliament.