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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

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.

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

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

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. A 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 beyond. … Continue reading College seeks new Dental Trustee

The College will be the headline education partner for the Clinical Excellence Theatre at Dentistry Show London 2022, hosting nine seminars in three CPD theatres over the two-day conference. CGDent speakers: top row: Jalpesh Patel, Kevin Lewis, Jason Wong, Wendy Thompson; bottom row: Tim Newton, Jacqui Elsden, Pynadath George, Abhi Pal The College will be … Continue reading Education partnership with Dentistry Show London

The College of General Dentistry has announced the appointment of Dr Eugene Chan SBS BBS JP as an ambassador. Drawn from a variety of backgrounds, College Ambassadors have a remit to advocate for the College’s mission and vision, and Dr Chan’s appointment further expands the range of expertise and scope of influence within its ambassadorial … Continue reading Eugene Chan appointed first overseas College Ambassador

Maria Clark and Igor Blum have been re-appointed as non-voting members of the College Council for 2022-23.

We regret to report that Robert Leslie Morgan FFGDP(UK)(Hon.), former national board member and West Midlands regional director for the Faculty of General Dental Practice, has passed away aged 69. Born and raised in South Wales, he was awarded the Licentiate in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 1975, and … Continue reading In memory of Bob Morgan 1952-2022

The College has responded to changes to the NHS England dental contract announced by the Chief Dental Officer for England, Sara Hurley FCGDent. Dental therapists will soon be able to accept patients for NHS treatments, providing fillings, sealants and preventative care for adults and children. Providers will also be able to claim for five Units … Continue reading College welcomes NHS England contract changes