Membership
Our Members are at the heart of our College community, working together to deliver excellence for the benefit of patient care.
The high cost of dental training is of great concern to the College and we are working to find ways to reduce costs. Dental Surgeons based in the UK are welcome to join our College as a Member.
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Members receive substantial discounts on our CPD-approved training courses, access to awards and scholarships, and networking opportunities. Our Members automatically receive the internationally recognised post-nominal.
Eligibility Criteria
You can quickly check your eligibility criteria with the form below, or you can visit the eligibility criteria page to check if you are eligible.
Membership Fees
Band | Rate |
UK | £180 |
Rest of the World | £131 |
Low Middle Income economies | £105 |
Retired | £35 |
Membership Benefits
Click on the links below to see details of educational opportunities, examinations and support for Members. If you would like to view the full range of membership benefits please click here.
Internationally recognised post-nominal
Members are entitled to use the Royal College’s internationally recognised post-nominal letters MFDS RCPS(Glasg) to demonstrate their skills and experience.
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Discounts on clinical and non-clinical skills training and events
Members can access discounted rates on our comprehensive academic programme of CPD-approved clinical and non-clinical courses and symposia.
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Digital Learning
New content and courses is frequently added to our Digital Learning portfolio. Click below to browse.
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Networking opportunities
Ask questions, share information, and make informed career choices.
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VOICE magazine
Our membership magazine is focused on tackling the big issues facing the profession and ensuring our voice is heard.
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I am motivated by the inspirational people I have the privilege of working with as patients. It is a huge honour to have the opportunity to try and make a difference to people and their experience of life. I am also hugely motivated by the students I have been given the opportunity to work with and learn from.
Nicholas Graham Beacher
Mentorship
Mentors play a key role in the College supporting other colleagues in their professional development and leadership skills.
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Athens password
Gain access to 6000 full text journals (e.g. BMJ and Lancet), 80 databases, 5000 electronic books and mobile apps, and access to our College library, eBooks and library support.
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Awards and scholarships
We offer several awards to help progress research and improve knowledge. Planning to take time out of your programme to gain experience in other countries or specialist centres can be of great benefit to your training.
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Media alerts
Daily media updates and international weekly alerts to keep up to date with health news and views from the press.
Discounts on subscriptions and books
20% off UpToDate subscription and 15% off all Wisepress books.
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