Training and Education

College reviews fellowship application criteria

The list of fellowships which qualify applicants for a fellowship of the College of General Dentistry (CGDent) by means of equivalence has been amended.

College introduces lifetime fellowship

The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has introduced Life Fellowship as a new type of membership for retired fellows.

Research indicates the need for more support to realise the full benefits of Enhanced CPD

Cardiff University research commissioned by the General Dental Council (GDC) has shown that while many dental professionals take a positive and proactive approach to their own learning and...

Knighthood for college founder

Professor Nairn Wilson CBE FCGDent, honorary founding president (now president emeritus) of the College of General Dentistry, has been appointed knight bachelor in King Charles III’s first Birthday...

Background music reduced dental students’ stress and improved their performance

In a pilot study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland, the use of background music was found to reduce dental students’ stress and improve their performance during preclinical tooth...

Overseas Registration Exam Part 1 places to triple

The General Dental Council (GDC) has tripled the number of places available for the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) Part 1 in response to the current demand.  

Dental group launches training academy

Colosseum Dental UK, part of Colosseum Dental Group, has launched a UK-based training academy, offering a first-class training and personal development model to all staff and colleagues.

The low-down on smile design

Sam Jethwa, Bespoke Smile Advanced Dentistry & Academy put together a fantastic webinar for professionals interested in learning more about the evolution of smile design.

Essay competition of young professionals opens

The 2023 Dental Law and Ethics Forum (DLEF) essay prize is now open for entries from young dental care professionals who want to make a mark in the dento-legal field. Final-year students as well as...

Be part of a bigger picture

Gina Vega, board member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD), speaks about what inspired her to enter dentistry, her career journey so far and why the BACD is a perfect resource for...

Learn endodontics anytime, anywhere

The new on-demand endodontics curriculum from Dentsply Sirona is designed to build on clinicians’ skills through self-paced, user-friendly, interactive online learning.

The right conditions for learning

 A look at what factors influence successful education and growth.