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CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics – now accepting applications for 2023-25

CGDent Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics – now accepting applications for 2023-25

24 November 2022
The comprehensive Level 7 programme is designed to give General Dental Practitioners the skills and knowledge needed to treat more complex malocclusions, including extraction cases, taking them up to just below specialist training level.
New synopsis of antimicrobial prescribing guidelines

New synopsis of antimicrobial prescribing guidelines

23 November 2022
The College of General Dentistry and Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England have co-published a chairside synopsis of Antimicrobial Prescribing in Dentistry: Good Practice Guidelines.
Preventing antimicrobial resistance together: a joint statement from the UK’s dental professional bodies for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

Preventing antimicrobial resistance together: a joint statement from the UK’s dental professional bodies for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022

18 November 2022
‘Preventing antimicrobial resistance together’ is the theme of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2022. Held annually from 18-24 November, WAAW is led by the World Health Organization (WHO)…
Dental Protection discount extended to nurses, hygienists, therapists and technicians

Dental Protection discount extended to nurses, hygienists, therapists and technicians

28 October 2022
Dental Protection’s ‘CGDent Scheme’, under which members of the College of General Dentistry receive a discount on their Dental Protection subscription fees, is now available to dental nurses, dental hygienists, dental therapists, orthodontic therapists, dental technicians and clinical dental technicians.
Domestic abuse in dentistry

Domestic abuse in dentistry

27 October 2022
The College is working to raise awareness of the safeguarding role of dental professionals in response to signs of domestic abuse, and to support information-gathering on the profession’s own experiences.
Study programme 2022-23: events in all four nations, and webinars for all

Study programme 2022-23: events in all four nations, and webinars for all

29 September 2022
The College has announced its programme of events between now and Spring 2023, with twenty CPD webinars anticipated as well as study days and conferences in all four nations of the UK
College to host major international conference with Quintessence Publishing

College to host major international conference with Quintessence Publishing

29 September 2022
Registration has opened for a major international dental conference, co-hosted by CGDent and Quintessence Publishing, which will take place at London’s prestigious QEII Centre on 24-25 March 2023
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

9 September 2022
We are saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We give thanks for her extraordinary life of service to our nation; our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this sad time.
New PDJ online: Oral surgery

New PDJ online: Oral surgery

8 September 2022
The new edition of the Primary Dental Journal, Oral Surgery, is now online. Guest edited by Dr Aneesha Shah of King’s College London, this issue highlights the pertinent themes relevant to common oral surgery problems, covering a wide array of topics facing the primary dental care team. It clearly presents many of the latest oral … Continue reading New PDJ online: Oral surgery
Vacancy for independent Trustee

Vacancy for independent Trustee

8 September 2022
Help us in our historic mission to build a future Royal College for dentistry Closing date extended to Friday 7 October 2022 in response to feedback from members. An independent Trustee is being sought for the College of General Dentistry, as we bring the dental team together, to advance oral healthcare in the UK and … Continue reading Vacancy for independent Trustee

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