Recent events
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Our recent online and in-person study days around the UK are also listed below.
Annual Members’ meeting
Tuesday 9 April 2024. Hosted by the College’s President, Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees, our third Annual Members’ Meeting set out our progress to date in realising the vision for the College, and our plans for the future.
Managing medically compromised patients and hands-on suturing
Tuesday 5 March 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Attendees shared experiences of managing medically compromised patients in this session led by Dr Sukhi Atthi.
Paediatric dentistry
Tuesday 6 February 2024, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. Led by Dr Laura Warrilow, this session discusses paediatric dentistry.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Thursday 25 January 2024, 6-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers, meet College Trustees, Council members and staff.
1992 Circle gathering
Thursday 25 January 2024, 4-6pm, London. All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, are eligible to join the 1992 Circle.
Ethical and dento-legal considerations in cosmetic dentistry
CGDent on-demand webinar, Tuesday 5 December 2023. We examine the ethical challenges impacting the provision of cosmetic dentistry and the importance of effective communication and consent.
Dentistry work experience webinar
Webinar with Future Frontline, Tuesday 5 December 2023, 6pm. Featuring first-hand experiences from members of the dental team, this webinar provided details about working in the profession.
CGDent Scotland Study Day
Professor Shamir Mehta and Dr Subir Banerji provided a guide to managing tooth wear in general dental practice, and Professor Jason Leitch delivered the annual Caldwell Memorial Lecture
Maximising the potential of preventative oral care
In this webinar we unlocked the findings of a recent study, carried out in collaboration with Haleon, to better understand the role of preventative oral care in practice.
Occlusion, Wear and Bruxism – How do we treat?
Tuesday 21 November 2023, 6.30pm-8.30pm, Birmingham. This CGDent Midlands Study Evening with Prof Paul Tipton FCGDent, discussed the aetiologies of tooth wear.
How you and your patients can benefit from a relationship with a Clinical Dental Technician
CGDent live webinar, POSTPONED. We will review the role of a Clinical Dental Technician and discuss the numerous benefits that CDTs can bring to dentists, patients and the dental practice.
CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs
Tuesday 10 October 2023, 6.30pm, Solihull. Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. This session topic covered hands-on photography and consent.
Complaints handling: a step-by-step approach
Aimed at all members of the dental team, this lecture by Dr George Wright highlighted key stages of the complaint-handling process, and discussed worked examples using real patient complaints.
Managing medical emergencies in the dental practice
Dr Sukhvinder Singh Atthi offered delegates up-to-date knowledge in order to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice.
The mental health and well-being of dental staff
Professor Tim Newton explored common sources of stress and the evidence of the extent of their impact on well-being in the dental profession, and outlined evidence-based approaches to managing the well-being of the dental team.
Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice
Dr Abhi Pal discussed the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping, and why it is fundamental for good clinical practice and essential for delivering quality patient care.
Sustainability in dentistry and healthcare
Professor Paul Batchelor explored what sustainability means and how individual dental professionals and practices can contribute to sustainability goals.
London meet-and-greet
The College invited all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand (G52) at Dentistry Show London 2023. Members and non-members alike were encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered.
Dentistry Show London
The College was a key education partner for Dentistry Show London 2023, hosting five seminars during the two-day conference, and College representatives were also available throughout at the CGDent Stand
Bruxism diagnosis management
Friday 29 September 2023, London. One-day course exploring the causes, diagnosis and treatment of Bruxism. College members received a discount.
The Hall Technique
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 21 September 2023. We explore the use of the Hall Technique for managing caries in primary molars.
Dental Therapists and Aesthetic Dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 7 September 2023. We examine the role of Dental Therapists in providing aesthetic dentistry within a UK dental practice setting
Remimazolam CPD training day
Wednesday 5 July 2023, Manchester. Dr Roy Bennett FCGDent and Dr Rob Endicott delivered a one day hands-on CPD training course in the use of the new benzodiazepine Remimazolam
Domiciliary denture provision: a Clinical Dental Technician’s approach part 2
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 22 June 2023. Second webinar in a two-part series. Clinical Dental Technicians, Mike Brindle and Caroline Persaud, discuss the practical aspects of delivering domiciliary denture provision.
Artificial Intelligence in cariology
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 20 June 2023. This webinar asks what are AI and machine learning and how can we use it in dentistry.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Thursday 15 June 2023, 6-9pm, London. Open to Fellows and Associate Fellows, those gaining an Honorary Fellowship or President’s Commendation, those enrolled in Certified Membership and poster competition entrants.
1992 Circle summer gathering
Thursday 15 June 2023, 4-6pm, London. All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, are eligible to join the 1992 Circle and could attend the summer gathering
BSRD spring meeting 2023
The BSRD Spring Meeting is on the topic of Biomimetics in dentistry and features lectures from a range of speakers. College members receive a discount on the fee.
Introduction to Remimazolam in Procedural Sedation in Dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 18 May 2023. An introduction to the pharmacology of Remimazolam, with a discussion of experiences of using the drug.
British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 12-13 May 2023, Birmingham. The College hosted the brand new Professional Development Theatre and Careers Clinic. Free of charge.
Domiciliary denture provision: a Clinical Dental Technician’s approach part 1
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 9 May 2023. First webinar in two-part series. Clinical Dental Technicians, Mike Brindle and Caroline Persaud, explore the benefits of denture treatment in the patient’s home.
Transitioning from analogue to digital dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 18 April 2023. Anthony Laurie and Prof Bill Sharpling explore how to successfully transition from analogue to digital dentistry.
CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs
Share experience and engage in discussion at this bi-monthly CGDent Midlands Study Club. The topic for this session is difficult extractions and managing medically compromised patients.
Volunteering in dentistry: how to get involved
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 21 March 2023. Discover the types of volunteering opportunities available in dentistry and how to get involved.
Healthy Ramadan & dentistry
CGDent live webinar, Monday 20 March 2023. Learn how Ramadan, which commences around 21-22 March, impacts patients and colleagues.
Mentoring in implant dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 16 March 2023. We explore the CGDent Mentoring in Implant Dentistry: Good Practice Guidelines and discuss what can be expected from the mentor and the mentee.
Annual Members’ meeting
Online meeting, Friday 10 March 2023. Hosted by the College’s President, Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees, who set out progress over the previous 12 months in realising the vision for the College, and plans for the future.
CGDent Midlands Study Club for Early Career GDPs: Endodontics
This new CGDent Midlands Study Club will meet every two months to share experience and engage in discussion on a range of topics in dentistry.
Advanced restorative study day
Friday 17 February 2023, Bangor. Mike Hughes and Karun Dewan delivered an advanced update on restorative dentistry and dental implants. CGDent members received a discount on the fee.
Supporting staff through menopause
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 16 February 2023. We explore how colleagues suffering with the symptoms of menopause can be supported at work.
Complaints handling: a step-by-step approach
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 7 February 2023. Through a step-by-step approach, we examine how to handle complaints successfully.
Introduction to orthodontics: appliances, retention & training
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 31 January 2023. An exploration of
orthodontic appliances, retention and training.
Dental care for patients with diabetes
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 26 January 2023. We explore the importance of non-communicable diseases in an ageing population and focus on Type 2 diabetes.
Introduction to orthodontics: principles of treatment planning
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 24 January 2023. Explore the principles of orthodontic planning and gain an insight into orthodontic appliances.
The use of clinical hypnotherapy in dentistry
In this webinar for the whole dental team hosted by the College’s North East and North West Thames Group, Dr Munir Ravalia BDS, MFDS (RCS Eng.), Dip. Cons. Sed., DCHyp, explored the use of clinical hypnotherapy in dentistry.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
The inaugural College of General Dentistry Fellows’ Winter Reception took place on Wednesday 18 January 2023 at Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER
1992 Circle, inaugural gathering
All those who are retired from practice and were a Fellow of the FGDP, or are or were a Fellow of CGDent, were eligible to attend the inaugural gathering of the 1992 Circle
Introduction to orthodontics: Assessment, diagnosis and case selection
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 17 January 2023. Learn why and how to undertake an orthodontic assessment prior to treatment.
Creating a positive patient safety culture in dentistry
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 10 January 2023, with Jason Wong MBE FCGDent and a panel of speakers involved with Project Sphere.
Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice
CGDent recorded webinar, Monday 12 December 2022. Dr Abhi Pal examines the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping for the delivery of quality patient care.
Meta-analyses and their appraisal
CGDent recorded webinar, Wednesday 7 December 2022. The third in our Research and Critical Appraisal of Evidence series, this webinar outlines the key elements of meta-analyses and how to appraise them.
CGDent Scotland Study Day
Friday 2 December 2022, Glasgow. Justin Durham and Finlay Sutton presented lectures on TMD and Prosthodontics. The Caldwell Memorial Lecture was presented by Prof Jeremy Bagg and colleagues.
Leadership in infection prevention and control
CGDent recorded webinar, Thursday 17 November 2022. Fiona Ellwood BEM FFGDP(UK)(Hon) examines the leadership skills required in order to effectively manage infection prevention and control in your practice.
Preventing wrong tooth extraction
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 15 November 2022. Dr Mick Horton examines how to mitigate wrong tooth extraction in primary care oral surgery.
Statistics in the real world
CGDent recorded webinar, Wednesday 2 November 2022. The second in our Research and Critical Appraisal of Evidence series, this webinar provides an overview of key statistical terms and their real-world interpretation.
Domestic abuse in dentistry – speak out
CGDent recorded webinar, Tuesday 1 November 2022. This webinar will help you understand the signs of domestic abuse and how to act to safeguard the safety of your patients and colleagues.
CGDent Northern Ireland conference
Friday 14 October & Saturday 15 October 2022 (optional), Belfast. Dr Walter Devoto presented a masterclass on aesthetic and restorative dentistry.
Looking after your data
Recorded webinar, Tuesday 11 October. We demystify issues around the storage, use and sharing of data in your practice.
Dentistry Show London
The College was 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.
Making dental extractions predictable
Recorded webinar, Thursday 6 October 2022 We examine the importance of the patient assessment prior to an oral surgery procedure in order to minimise the risk of complications.
LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in dentistry
Recorded webinar, Tuesday 4 October 2022. The speakers identify and explore barriers faced by LGBTQ+ people in accessing dentistry and discuss how to further develop inclusive practice.
Developments in minimum intervention dentistry
In-person panel discussion, Tuesday 4 October, 6.30pm, London, including CGDent President Dr Abhi Pal, exploring MI oral healthcare, NHS dental contract reform and career pathways for the oral healthcare team
How to read a paper properly
Recorded webinar, Wednesday 28 September 2022. The first in our Research and Critical Appraisal of Evidence series, this webinar will introduce you to how to critically appraise a research paper.
Duty of candour: the legal and regulatory risk
Recorded webinar, Thursday 21 July 2022. Watch this webinar to understand the duty of candour as it applies to dentistry.
Social inequalities: the impact on dental study applications
Recorded webinar, Monday 4 July 2022. We examine the issues surrounding social inequalities and their impact on students applying to study dentistry.
Dental Society of Wales 30th Annual Study Day and Conference
Saturday 2 July 2022, Cardiff. Featured talks from a host of experts on the theme of ‘More than Teeth’ and CGDent members were invited to attend at a special rate.
Contemporary management of toothwear
CGDent Midlands study day, Friday 1 July 2022, Birmingham. Prof Julian Satterthwaite provided up-to-date insights into the management of toothwear.
Treatment planning for carious primary and permanent molars
Recorded webinar. Tuesday 28 June 2022. The experts discuss the latest evidence-based guidance for managing carious primary and permanent molars.
Fellows’ Summer Reception
Wednesday 15 June 2022, 6-9pm, London. Fellows and Associate Fellows were invited to the inaugural CGDent Fellows’ Summer Reception at the Barber-Surgeons’ Hall
Dementia-friendly dentistry
Recorded webinar. Thursday 19 May 2022. Experts explore guidance around dementia-friendly dentistry.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show, Birmingham
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show, 13-14 May 2022, NEC Birmingham. CGDent welcomed visitors to its exhibition stand and sessions in the Core CPD Theatre.
NHS Infection prevention and control conference 2022
Infection Prevention and Control – Learning from Covid-19 & AMR. CGDent members received a fully funded place at the IPC2022 conference in Birmingham.
Managing traumatic dental injuries
Recorded webinar. Thursday 24 March 2022. Experts in this field explore the latest guidance on managing traumatic dental injuries.
Annual Members’ meeting (online)
Friday 11 March 2022. The College’s first Annual Members’ Meeting, where we set out our progress following the launch of the College and our plans for the future.
Sustainability in dentistry and healthcare
Recorded webinar. Monday 28 February 2022. How can we reduce waste within dental practice and support sustainability, and what are the challenges?
How to shine inside & outside of dentistry
Wednesday 23 February 2022, 7pm. Dr James Martin shared his journey in dentistry and how he evolved his career.
Safe use of x-ray equipment
Recorded webinar. Thursday 17 February 2022. Andrew Gulson examines key areas of the second edition of the Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners of the Safe use of X-Ray Equipment, with updates on current regulations.
Vaccination: your questions answered
Recorded webinar. Thursday 27 January 2022, 7pm. We discuss COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy amongst healthcare workers, examine the impact on dentistry and answer your questions.
Developing a dental photography workflow with your practice team
Wednesday 26 January 2022. We explored how the dental team can work together to produce effective dental photography.
Practice ownership: an introduction
Recorded webinar. Thursday 20 January 2022. Learn what owning a practice entails including the preparations needed, the benefits and the common pitfalls.
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