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Latest news & blog

College to host Lindsay Society lecture
College to host Lindsay Society lecture
12 Nov 2025
The College will be hosting the Lindsay Society for the History of Dentistry for the delivery of the 31st annual Lilian Lindsay Memorial Lecture, ‘Movers and shakers: remembered and forgotten’, by Margaret Wilson.
Recognition of Indian postgraduate qualifications
Recognition of Indian postgraduate qualifications
30 Oct 2025
The College has published an updated policy on its acceptance of Indian postgraduate dental qualifications when determining eligibility for its highest grades of membership.
Certified Practitioner scheme to recognise enhanced skills
Certified Practitioner scheme to recognise enhanced skills
29 Oct 2025
The College has announced a new initiative enabling general dental professionals to have their enhanced skills, knowledge and experience in particular fields of practice recognised.
Coat of Arms Appeal – update
Coat of Arms Appeal – update
24 Oct 2025
College Trustees have received an update on the fundraising appeal to support the full adoption of the College’s Coat of Arms, and are encouraging members to continue to support the appeal.
College seeks new dental Trustee
College seeks new dental Trustee
21 Oct 2025
The College is seeking a new dental Trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College for dentistry. Apply by 14 December 2025.
Inaugural aesthetic award winners
Inaugural aesthetic award winners
21 Oct 2025
Congratulations to the successful candidates of the inaugural Tom Bereznicki Award for Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry.

Live webinars & events

Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Friday 14 – Saturday 15 November 2025, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants step-by-step through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
Photography and case-based discussion
Photography and case-based discussion
Wednesday 19 November 2025, 6pm-8pm, Wolverhampton. At this CGDent Midlands Study Club, you are invited to bring your own cases for discussion and advice with a team of specialists in a range of dental areas.
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 1
Mentoring and coaching course for dental care professionals, part 1
Friday-Saturday 21-22 November 2025, online. This course is reserved for College members who have made a successful application for the Foundation Nakao – CGDent Award in Coaching and Mentoring.
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Introduction to digital dentistry for early career dentists
Friday 28 – Saturday 29 November 2025, Surrey. This hands-on course for early career dentists, guides participants step-by-step through the process of creating a digitally produced crown.
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
CGDent Scotland Annual Study Day
Friday 5 December 2025, Glasgow. Dr Ian Dunn FCGDent will present on perio for the dental team, and Professor Jim McCaul will deliver the Caldwell Memorial Lecture on oral cancer.
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 gathering
1992 Circle Winter gathering
Thursday 5 February 2026, London. All College members who are fully retired from practice are eligible to attend.