MFDS Part 2

Overview

MFDS Part 2 is a practical, scenario-based examination that assesses a candidate’s ability to apply their clinical knowledge, communication skills and professional judgement in real-world settings.

Successful completion of Part 2 indicates that the candidate has progressed significantly beyond the level of primary qualification and has achieved the competence required to move toward specialist dental training.

Closing date: Apply by 26 November to attend Hong Kong

If you are you a candidate in Hong Kong or planning to sit MFDS in Hong Kong, join us for an interactive webinar on 6 November 2025, at 10am, to receive updates on the forthcoming changes to MFDS.

The syllabus for the MFDS examination is defined in the Dental Foundation Training Curriculum (PDF).

Sit your exam with us

By booking your MFDS exams through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you’ll gain exclusive access to a range of valuable benefits.

Personalised candidate support

Personalised guidance from our examinations team
Access to preparation materials and key candidate resources

Professional recognition

Progression toward membership of the College (MFDS)
Respected benchmark of clinical knowledge for early career dentists

Step toward career development

Builds a strong foundation for specialist training and further qualifications
Supports your progression within the dental profession

Membership of the College

Candidates who have passed Part 1 can progress to MFDS Part 2. On passing Part 2, you will be invited to proceed to admission to the College as a Member.

You can view information on our membership categories and see the benefits offered in the membership section of our website.

Membership for dentists

Key information

All the important details that you need to know about the MFDS exam.

Content

Location: Hong Kong

Closing date: 26 November 2025
Examination dates: 4–5 February 2026
Fee: £1,495

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Location: Glasgow and Manchester, UK

Closing date: 9 February 2026
Examination dates: 21–22 April 2026
Fee: £790

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Location: Glasgow and Manchester, UK

Closing date: 31 August 2026
Examination dates: 5-6 November 2026
Fee: £790

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To apply for MFDS Part 2, candidates must:

Have passed MFDS Part 1, or hold an accepted exempting qualification
Hold a primary dental qualification accepted by the General Dental Council (GDC) in the UK or that is acceptable to the Colleges
Have completed 12 months' full-time, or equivalent part time, postgraduate experience in clinical dentistry

Follow these steps to apply for your MFDS Part 2 exam with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow:

Create or log in to your College account
– Register through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow online portal.
Select MFDS Part 2 from available examinations
– Choose the exam diet you wish to apply for from the list above and click 'Apply now' to be taken to the online portal login page. Enter your email and password to begin your application.
Submit your application
– Complete all required fields and upload any supporting documents.
Make payment
– Pay the exam fee securely online.
Confirmation
– You will receive a confirmation email and further instructions once your application has been processed.

Places for the MFDS Part 2 exam centres are limited. Applications will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Candidates for MFDS Part 2 will be required to attend on one day only. Details will be confirmed when the exam programme is circulated shortly after the closing date.
When applying for the exam, the date selection function allows you to give an indication of date preference for the exam, however date allocation is done manually after the closing date, based on candidate numbers.
The exam venue may change, within your selected location. Please do not book travel or accommodation until you receive confirmation from the exam administrator that you are booked on the exam, your confirmed exam date and confirmed venue.
The College may either cancel an examination centre if there are insufficient candidates or restrict numbers should this be necessary.
Fees are correct at the time of publication. The College reserves the right to amend these fees in advance of the closing date.
In the event that the College has to cancel an examination or restrict numbers, the examination fee shall be reimbursed, but the College shall incur no further liability.

Dental examinations – Update for Hong Kong candidates

Are you a candidate in Hong Kong or planning to sit MFDS in Hong Kong? Join us for an interactive webinar on 6 November 2025, at 10am, to receive updates on the forthcoming changes to MFDS, including the impact on timing of your exam sittings, and also to hear about the new Specialty Fellowship Exams.

Find out more in the dropdowns below.

The MFDS examination will be changing in 2026, and the current examination will be phased out during 2027. This webinar is designed for candidates who have either passed Part 1 and are planning to sit Part 2 in 2026 or 2027 or who wish to begin MFDS Part 1 in the next year. We’ll share information on what is changing and why and help you to understand the options open to you as we approach the change. The webinar is designed for candidates who plan to sit their Part 2 examination in Hong Kong.

You’ll hear from senior clinicians involved in the MFDS exam, alongside members of the exam team. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and find out more to help you plan your exam journey.

In addition, you’ll hear about exciting new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations coming in 2026 and 2027. These will be available for ten specialties and, like the new MFDS, will be offered by a tri-collegiate group consisting of our College, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

The MFDS will be a pre-requisite of sitting the fellowship examinations and so we encourage anyone interested in specialty exams to attend and find out more.

Receive up to date information on the upcoming changes to Dental Examinations including:

The role of the MFDS exam
Timeline of changes being implemented
The new pathway to Specialty Fellowship Exams
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Documentation

Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the documentation and regulations below. Some of these documents may have changed since the last time you read them.