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General dental practices are being sought for an NHS-funded research project, and the researchers are encouraging CGDent members to apply to participate.

Voting is now open for the South East and South West Thames seat on the Council of the College of General Dentistry, and eligible members are encouraged to cast their ballot.

The College President has told a committee of MPs that it will take much more than contract reform to persuade more dental professionals to deliver NHS dental treatment.

The CGDent Professional Development Theatre and CGDent Careers Clinic will be among the new additions at this year’s British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show, 12-13 May 2023.

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.

The latest edition of the Primary Dental Journal, The general issue, is now live online featuring a wide range of topics relating to aspects of general dental practice and the primary care team.

The list of fellowships which qualify applicants for Fellowship of the College by means of equivalence has been formally expanded to include Fellowship of the former Faculty of General Dental Practice.

The College has admitted over 150 dental professionals to date into Associate Fellowship in recognition of their high level of practice.

The College formally presented over 35 individuals with their Fellowship at the first CGDent Fellows’ Winter Reception, which took place on 18 January at the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester.

Dr Mick Horton FCGDent, former Dean of the Faculty of General Dental Practice, has been appointed as the next Chair of the College’s Trustee Board.