Training and Education

Students receive medals for academic accomplishments

Graduates from Queen Mary University of London’s Institute of Dentistry were awarded at this year’s prestigious University of London Gold Medal Viva for Dentistry.

GDC announces a boost to Overseas Registration Exam places

The General Dental Council (GDC) will increase the number of Part 2 sittings of the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE) from three to four in 2024, after reaching an agreement with consortium partners to...

Building confidence in dental implantology

A look at how to find a training course that ticks all the boxes.

Improving the basics

Nimisha Nariapara explains how to upgrade your day-to-day dentistry.

University establishes dental centre

A new Dental Development Centre which will bring together dentistry education and training provision is a step towards retaining more dentists in the East of England. 

Association welcomes expansion of dental training

The Association of Dental Groups (ADG) has welcomed the publication of the first ever Long-Term Workforce Plan published by the NHS and backed by the government.

European dental qualifications will continue to be recognised in the UK for the next five years

The General Dental Council (GDC) has welcomed the announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on June 29, 2023, that standstill provisions providing for automatic recognition of...

Partnership bridges academia and industry to create unprecedented opportunities

In a move that would seem inevitable in hindsight, Dentaverse, a leading innovator in dental technology, has forged a strategic alliance with the prestigious University Saint Joseph of Beirut (USJ).

Regulator launches consultation on routes to registration for internationally qualified dentists and dental care professionals

On July 4, 2023, the General Dental Council (GDC) launched a consultation on routes to registration for internationally qualified dentists and dental care professionals (DCPs).

Dental schools respond to the NHS’ expansion plan

The Dental Schools Council (DSC) congratulates the government on producing the first ever Long- Term Workforce Plan in the history of the NHS. DSC welcomes and is supportive of the government’s...

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.