Webinar · recording available
The Modern General Dentist: Why Advanced Skills Matter More Than Ever
Recorded Saturday 15 August 2026 — how the role of the general dentist is evolving, why patients now expect more comprehensive care, and why a postgraduate degree increasingly matters. Plus how the MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice builds the clinical, communication and professional skills — and the confidence to sit the ORE and work within the NHS. With Professor Tim O’Brien.
Watch the replay →★ A real success story — hear how Ashley, an internationally-qualified dentist, became fully registered with the GDC and is now practising in the UK.
What the webinar covered
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Welcome & introductions
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Meet your facilitator
Professor Tim O’Brien — Dean of the College of Medicine and Dentistry & AGDP Programme Lead
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The Modern General Dentist
The live presentation — how the role is evolving, why patients expect more comprehensive care, and why a postgraduate degree matters
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Q&A
Questions from the live audience, answered by Professor O’Brien and the COMD team
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Your next steps
How to register your interest and submit your application
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Closing remarks
Watch the recording
The webinar ran on Saturday 15 August. The full recording — including the graduate success stories and the Q&A — is free to watch. Leave your details on the next page and it starts straight away.
Watch the webinar recording →Applications are open for the September 2026 and January 2027 intakes of the MSc in Advanced General Dental Practice.