Our College is working in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of England on the development of a new generation of dental exams.
Dental Surgery
Our Faculty of Dental Surgery is dedicated to supporting you throughout your career as a dentist. Find out more about our education, exams and explore numerous resources to help you along the way.
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Dental exams and assessments
We offer a range of assessments designed for dental surgeons at different stages of your careers. Our exams allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and can facilitate your career progression.
MFDS
Gain an internationally respected qualification and join a global community of dental professionals through the MFDS with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations (ISFE)
The award of the Diploma of fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is an internationally recognised qualification that confirms your readiness to practise independently as a consultant in your dental specialty.
Upcoming courses and conferences
International Women’s Day Celebration
2 March 2026
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Dental Cone Beam CT 2B
3 March 2026
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Training the Clinical Trainer
3–18 March 2027
14–29 January 2027
25–26 November 2026
1–16 September 2026
9–10 June 2026
6–20 May 2026
3–18 March 2026
Online or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Pulpotomy, Hall Technique and MIH: From Diagnosis to Definitive Care
9 March 2026
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Join our community
Joining the College offers you the unique opportunity to become part of a global network committed to excellence in patient care and medical innovation.
As a Member, you’ll gain access to invaluable resources that’ll support your professional growth, including substantial discounts on world-class courses and conferences, a suite of digital learning tools tailored to your needs and the use of internationally recognised postnominals.
Dental Vocational Trainees
As a newly qualified dentist entering vocational training, you’ll find dedicated support at the College – from mentorship and training opportunities to access to educational resources and a professional community.
What our Members say
"From attending courses, sitting exams, becoming an examiner and being elected to boards, being part of this friendly interdisciplinary College has supported my development both as a clinician and within the profession."
Craig Mather
Dental Surgeon
Fellow and Vice-Dean
"The College provides us with a strong voice and the opportunity to contribute to the change and improvement of healthcare systems at a macro level."
Callum Wemyss
Dental Surgeon
Member
"Our College values equality, diversity and inclusivity. As we celebrate our 425th anniversary, we will continue to champion inclusivity and overcome barriers to empower doctors and surgeons to work to their full potential."
Professor Saira Saleem
Surgeon
Member of College Council
About your Vice President
Ms Vicki Greig
Ms Vicki Grieg is a Consultant Oral Surgeon currently working within NHS Lothian, having moved from NHS Grampian, where she chaired the health board’s managed clinical network in oral and maxillofacial surgery and oral surgery. As a registrar in oral surgery, she became the first dental trainee in Scotland to be awarded a Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellowship.
As Dean and Vice President Dental, she is committed to working with the College team to ensure the Faculty provides support and educational opportunities that reflect the needs of Members and Fellows. Over the next three years, she will work to ensure dentistry remains visible and part of the national conversation as the College navigates shared challenges around inequality, wellbeing and sustainable practice.
Join our community
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Develop your clinical and non-clinical skills through exclusive courses, events and global networking opportunities.
Unlock benefits
Get access to exclusive membership benefits, including discounts on courses, conferences, exams, scholarships and support.
Join a global community
Connect with like-minded professionals committed to advancing and shaping the future of healthcare.
Become an examiner
Our network of examiners are involved in writing question banks, exam scenarios, examining and assessment. Vacancies on our panels are advertised throughout the year on the website.
News
Royal College celebrates International Women’s Day
3 March 2026
Call for dentist to chair new Advanced Fellowship in Orthodontics
7 January 2026
Fellows and Members recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours List
2 January 2026
Faculty of Dental Surgery welcomes new Vice President
17 December 2025
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