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Latest news & blog

New PDJ online: Leadership
New PDJ online: Leadership
11 Dec 2025
The new issue of the Primary Dental Journal, highlighting the power of leadership for all members of the primary dental care team and its impact on their patients, is now available online.
Career barriers and breakthroughs for academic dental therapists and dental hygienists
Career barriers and breakthroughs for academic dental therapists and dental hygienists
11 Dec 2025
Sarah Murray MBE and Leon Bassi discuss academic career pathways for dental therapists and dental hygienists.
College members appointed to senior BADN roles
College members appointed to senior BADN roles
2 Dec 2025
Members of the College have been appointed to the Executive Committee of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN).
Rethinking leadership in dentistry: beyond clinical excellence
Rethinking leadership in dentistry: beyond clinical excellence
27 Nov 2025
Professor Igor Blum, Editor of the Primary Dental Journal (PDJ), reviews the meaning of leadership within the context of dentistry and the general dental team.
Certified Practitioner status in Endodontics / Implant Dentistry / Oral Surgery – register your interest now
Certified Practitioner status in Endodontics / Implant Dentistry / Oral Surgery – register your interest now
25 Nov 2025
Dentists interested in the Certified Practitioner schemes in Endodontics, Oral Surgery and/or Implant Dentistry can now register their interest online to be notified once application requirements have been finalised and applications opened.
Celebrating contributions to implant dentistry: past, present and future
Celebrating contributions to implant dentistry: past, present and future
18 Nov 2025
An event will be held in the new year to celebrate the historic and ongoing contributions of both the College and former Faculty of General Dental Practice UK (FGDP) to raising the quality of education and practice in implant dentistry.

Live webinars & events

Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 2
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 2
Friday16 or 23 January 2026 TBC, online. This course is reserved for College members who have made a successful application for the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.
Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture
Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture
Thursday 5 February 2026, 11am-12.30pm, London. The College will be hosting the Lindsay Society for the delivery of the Lilian Lindsay memorial lecture, ‘Movers and shakers: remembered and forgotten’, by Margaret Wilson.
1992 Circle Winter lunch
1992 Circle Winter lunch
Thursday 5 February 2026, 1pm, London. All College members who are fully retired from practice are eligible to attend.
Driving quality in implant dentistry
Driving quality in implant dentistry
Thursday 5 February 2026, 3-5pm, London. A gathering to celebrate the College’s, and former FGDP’s, contribution to raising standards in postgraduate education in implant dentistry, and to learn about the emerging Career Pathway for Implant Dentistry.
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Presentations of Associate Fellows and Fellows
Thursday 5 February 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. Associate Fellows and new Fellows of the College are invited to be presented for ceremonial admission into the Fellowship community by the President of the College.
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Fellows’ Winter Reception
Thursday 5 February 2026, 6pm-9pm, London. An opportunity to network with peers and meet College Trustees, Council / Faculty Board members and staff. Open to Fellows and Associate Fellows.
Annual Members’ Meeting
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 3 March 2026, 7pm-8pm. Our fifth Annual Members’ Meeting will provide an update on our progress in realising the vision for the College, set out our future plans, and offer members the opportunity to ask questions.
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
British Dental Conference & Dentistry Show
Friday-Saturday 15-16 May 2026, Birmingham. The College will be an education partner, hosting CPD lectures and a stand. BDCDS is the UK’s largest dental event and registration is free.