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Andrew Chandrapal, Catherine Rutland and Wendy Thompson to lead study day

Andrew Chandrapal, Catherine Rutland and Wendy Thompson to lead study day

8 May 2024
The College has announced the speakers for its annual study day in Glasgow, which will feature lectures on ‘Problem solving in anterior and posterior composite dentistry’, ‘The ethics of aesthetics’ and ‘Using antibiotics sustainably’.
Roshni Karia to be next President of the College

Roshni Karia to be next President of the College

26 April 2024
Roshni Karia MCGDent, a general dental practitioner in London with a special interest in periodontology, has been appointed as the next President of the College.
Recruitment of Board Chair (Faculty of Dentists)

Recruitment of Board Chair (Faculty of Dentists)

25 April 2024
The College will soon appoint the inaugural Chair of the Board of its Faculty of Dentists, and all Full Members, Associate Fellows and Fellows of the College who are dentists are eligible to apply.
College Fellow appointed CDO

College Fellow appointed CDO

25 April 2024
Dr Jason Wong MBE, Dip.FFGDP(UK), FCGDent, has been appointed Chief Dental Officer for England.
Voting open for College Council elections

Voting open for College Council elections

25 April 2024
Voting is now open for seats on the Council of the College of General Dentistry, and all eligible members are encouraged to cast their vote(s).
New PDJ online: General dentistry (part one)

New PDJ online: General dentistry (part one)

25 March 2024
The latest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, the General dentistry Part 1 issue (vol.13, no.1), is now live online.
Dental leaders discuss workforce challenges

Dental leaders discuss workforce challenges

18 March 2024
Senior College members took part in a recent panel discussion on the question of ‘How do we support and retain our workforce and ensure that they have the right skills to meet future challenges?’.
Council elections 2024 – call for candidates

Council elections 2024 – call for candidates

15 March 2024
Nominations are now open for elections to twelve regional and role-based seats on the College Council, and all eligible members are invited to put themselves forward.
College to elect Council members from across the dental team

College to elect Council members from across the dental team

11 March 2024
This year, for the first time, four role-based seats will be elected to the College Council – one each representing dentists; dental hygienists and dental therapists; dental nurses and orthodontic therapists; and dental technicians and clinical dental technicians.
Tax relief now available on membership fees

Tax relief now available on membership fees

6 March 2024
College members who are UK taxpayers can now claim income tax relief on their membership subscription fees.