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A roundup of the in-person and virtual training and CPD events available from the College of General Dentistry and partner organisations.
College Annual Members’ meeting
Tuesday 9 April 2024, 6.30–7.30pm Online
Hosted by the College’s President, Chief Executive and Chair of Trustees, our third Annual Members’ meeting will set out our progress to date in realising the vision for the College, and our plans for the future, and will offer members the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to all members of the College. Register in advance at:
British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show (BDCDS)
Friday 17 – Saturday 18 May 2024, 9am–5.30pm
NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
The UK’s largest dental event brings together the whole dental team, with 9,000 dental professionals gathering under one roof. Free for all registered dental professionals, expect 200+ world-class speakers and 150+ hours of CPD across 11 theatres, and with suppliers and exhibitors also on site. As the headline education partner of the Enhanced CPD Theatre, the College will be hosting a stand where staff and senior members will be available to answer any queries you may have about the College and membership, or just to say hello.
CGDent Birmingham meet-and-greet
Friday 17 – Saturday 18 May 2024, 9.00am–5.30pm
BDCDS, Stand Q01, Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
The College invites all dental professionals to visit its exhibition stand at Dentistry Show Birmingham 2024. College members and non-members alike are encouraged to come and introduce themselves, to find out more about the College and have their queries answered. Senior College members and staff will be there throughout the conference to help you out, and we’ll have live access to our systems to help solve membership queries on the spot. Even if you don’t have a query, we’d be delighted to meet you!
Record-keeping in the real world of general dental practice
Friday 17 May 2024, 3.15–4.00pm
BDCDS, Enhanced CPD Theatre, Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
At the 2024 BDCDS, Dr George Wright FCGDent presents this free College lecture on the importance of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping, and why it is fundamental for good clinical practice and essential for delivering quality patient care. George is Deputy Dental Director of Dental Protection and Chief Examiner at the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians.
CPD approx. 45m
Complaints: how to deal with them and how not to stress about them
Friday 17 May 2024, 4.15–5.00pm
BDCDS, Enhanced CPD Theatre, Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
Aimed at all members of the dental team, this College lecture will discuss how best to manage complaints occurring in general dental practice. It will be delivered by Helen Kaney FCGDent, a dually qualified dentist and solicitor, and Dental Advisor with the Medical and Dental Defence Union of Scotland. This lecture is free for all BDCDS24 attendees.
CPD approx. 45m
Safeguarding in dentistry: principles and practice
Saturday 18 May 2024, 1.15–2.00pm
BDCDS, Enhanced CPD Theatre, Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
Understand the importance of safeguarding in your practice with our speaker Preetee Hylton RDN, a dental nurse and safeguarding lead at a private dental practice, and President-Elect of the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN). This College lecture is free to attend.
CPD approx. 45m
Managing medical emergencies in the dental practice
Saturday 18 May 2024, 4.15–5.00pm
BDCDS, Enhanced CPD Theatre, Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT
This free lecture, delivered by Dr Sukhvinder Singh Atthi FCGDent, offers delegates the latest expertise to sustain life when a medical emergency occurs in general dental practice. Dr Atthi discusses the early recognition and management of deterioration in a patient that may become medically compromised during their dental treatment, and explores how to use mandatory drugs in medical emergencies.
CPD approx. 45m
Fellows’ summer reception
Thursday 20 June 2024, 6–9pm
Cutlers’ Hall, Warwick Lane, London EC4M 7BR
The third annual College of General Dentistry Fellows’ Summer Reception will take place in London. The networking and award event will include welcome addresses by the President and Chair of the College, the admission of new Fellows, and the presentation of President’s Commendations, Honorary Fellowships, and the College Medal. Open to all Fellows, Associate Fellows and those enrolled in Certified Membership, with priority given to new Fellows. Pre-register for early notification of the opening of bookings (pre-registration does not reserve a ticket).
CGDent Midlands peer review & pizza: endodontics
Thursday 4 July 2024, 6.30–8.30pm
Solihull Dental Centre & Implant Clinic, 29 High Street, Solihull B91 3SJ
Led by Dr Joanna Batt PhD, Specialist Endodontist, this case-based discussion covers common issues in endodontics, the standard of care expected in primary care dentistry, when to refer and much more. Bring your most difficult cases to discuss, and learn tips and tricks on how to better manage them in future. Open to students, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists and Dentists. Max 12 people. Pizza provided. Free for CGDent members; £20 for non-members.
CPD approx. 2h
CGDent Scotland study day
Friday 6 December 2024, 9am–5.30pm
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA
SAVE THE DATE! The twentieth CGDent Scotland study day takes place at the Glasgow Science Centre on the first Friday in December each year. A diary fixture, it is open to both members and non-members of the College and can be attended in person or virtually. More details will follow in due course at
Ethical and dento-legal considerations in cosmetic dentistry
In this on-demand CGDent webinar, based on a PDJ paper (v.12, no.2), speakers Len D’Cruz, Abhi Pal FCGDent, and Prof. Raj Rattan MBE discuss the ethical challenges impacting the provision of cosmetic dentistry and the importance of effective communication and consent. The webinar also looks at how to apply risk management principles to cosmetic dentistry. Free for College members; £20 for non-members.
CPD approx. 1h 30m
An update on managing ectopic teeth
The presentation of patients with ectopic teeth can provide a challenge for generalists in treatment planning and communicating options with patients. In this ProDental webinar, speakers Sami Stagnell and Arti Hindocha provide both orthodontic and oral surgery perspectives for managing ectopic teeth including treatment planning, reviewing complications and alternative options.
CPD approx. 1h 45m
Syncope
What should you do when a patient passes out in your practice? Syncope is a transient loss of consciousness due to cerebral ischaemia caused by a reduction in blood supply to the brain. This webinar, from ProDental CPD, raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of a faint to enable early intervention, describes the management of a faint, and discusses alternative reasons for loss of consciousness. £20 for non-members.
CPD approx. 1h
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