The College of General Dentistry (CGDent) has announced it seeks a dental trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College of Dentistry.

Trustees contribute to the custodianship of the college and are central to the effective delivery of its mission. The Trustee Board works alongside the elected college council, which oversees the professional affairs of the organisation.

The CGDent is the first independent college for primary care dentistry in the UK. A professional body and registered charity serving the public interest in oral health, it is the UK’s only medical college run by and for dental professionals. It welcomes all oral health professionals into membership. Supporting professional development and recognition for the whole dental team, it is building on the achievements of the former Faculty of General Dental Practice of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FGDP) in setting standards for general dental care, with a vision to achieve Royal College standing.

According to the college, trustees require an appreciation of the business imperatives underpinning a growing organisation, reconciling the delivery of its mission in the patient and public interest with financial viability. Candidates must demonstrate high standards of behaviour and attitude and have a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the role of a trustee in a registered charity and membership-based organisation which seeks to embody inclusive professionalism.

To apply to become a dental trustee, you must be a registered dental professional and a full member, associate fellow or fellow of the college at the time of appointment. The college said it is interested in attracting people who can help it to engage widely as it seeks to represent the broad range of careers and aspirations within the dental profession.

The proportion of women and dental professionals from minority backgrounds is growing, and the college wants its Trustee Board to be inclusive and reflective of its community.

The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term.

Applications should be made by CV and a cover letter addressing the requirements described in the role profile, and two referees should be cited. The deadline for applications is February 2, 2025. Applications can be emailed to contact@cgdent.uk

Interviews are set to be held in February 2025 in London.

For more information email simon.thorntonwood@cgdent.uk

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