A new generation of exams
Our College is working in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal College of Surgeons of England and have launched a new generation of dental exams. This tri-collegiate body is known as the Dental Examinations Executive and by creating this new approach it will enable consistency for trainees and provide clearer pathways to dental career excellence.
On behalf of the three colleges, our College hosts the secretariat (known as the Dental Examinations Executive) for the Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations and new Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS). We are responsible for the management and delivery of these important exams.
These tri-collegiate assessments will establish a consistent standard across the UK and will replace the existing membership, specialty membership and fellowship exams for all colleges.
Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations
The new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations exams launched in 2026.
Completion of the MFDS will be a requirement for entry. Dental trainees who started their training from September 2024 will be required to sit these new exams as part of their training pathway.
Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations will cover the following specialties: Dental public health, endodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry and special care dentistry.
The new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations exam format will be in two parts: a written paper consisting of single best answer questions/multiple choice questions and a structured oral examination.
.jpg)
Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS)
Our current membership-level exams – MFDS Part 1 (written, online) and MFDS Part 2 (OSCE) – will continue to be delivered in our centres in Glasgow, Manchester and Hong Kong.
The current MFDS will be accepted for entry to the new Dental Specialty Fellowship Examinations.
For information about the MFDS new syllabus, visit the Dental Examinations Executive website.
Join our community
Join us todayGrow your career
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.