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Dentistry Show lectures

Dentistry Show lectures

28 February 2024
The College has confirmed its programme of CPD lectures for the British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show (BDCDS24), which is taking place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 May 2024.
In memory of John Brookman, 1931-2024

In memory of John Brookman, 1931-2024

26 February 2024
John Brookman FCGDent, FFGDP(UK)(Hon.), one of the founding board members of the Faculty of General Dental Practice UK, and the founder of Vocational Training for GDPs, has died aged 92.
College endorses updated guidance on periodontal diseases

College endorses updated guidance on periodontal diseases

16 February 2024
The College of General Dentistry has endorsed newly updated guidance on periodontal diseases from the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme. The second edition of Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care, published this week, aims to help dental teams recognise patients at risk of developing periodontal diseases early, and provide them with preventative … Continue reading College endorses updated guidance on periodontal diseases
Notice of elections

Notice of elections

15 February 2024
Elections are due to be held for a number of seats on the Council of the College, and all eligible members are invited to consider standing. In addition to elections to four regional seats, elections will also be held for the first time to four previously-appointed seats representing specific roles in the dental team.
Presidency

Recruitment for new President

14 February 2024
The College is in the process of appointing its next President, and all full members are eligible to apply.
Full response to ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry in England

Full response to ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry in England

10 February 2024
The College has published its full response to the government’s Dental Recovery Plan, adding further detail to the interim response from its President, Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, which was issued earlier this week.
Interim response to ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry in England

Interim response to ‘Recovery Plan’ for NHS dentistry in England

7 February 2024
The College has responded to the ‘Dental Recovery Plan’ announced by the Department of Health and Social Care.
Research training scheme for dental professionals

Research training scheme for dental professionals

29 January 2024
The College has endorsed the NIHR’s Associate Principal Investigator Scheme, which offers certified training and experience in research.
Publication of qualifications on the Member Register

Publication of qualifications on the Member Register

24 January 2024
The College’s online Member Register, a public record of each current member’s membership number and grade, now has the additional facility to advertise members’ qualifications.
CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, 2024-26

CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics, 2024-26

22 January 2024
The College is now accepting applications for the next cohort of its Postgraduate Diploma programme in Primary Care Orthodontics, starting in June.