Warmest congratulations on qualifying as a dentist
Reaching this remarkable milestone is the result of years of hard work and resilience.
As a newly qualified dentist starting your professional career, we invite you to take your place in a dedicated community committed to excellence, compassion and lifelong learning.
While this new chapter can feel daunting, please remember you’re not alone. The Royal College is here to support and empower you as you begin clinical practice.
Your commitment to patient care connects you to a worldwide dental community. Through our network of clinicians, mentors, and educators, you’ll find guidance, inspiration, and opportunity.
We wish you every success in your dental vocational training programme – and look forward to supporting your journey as a dental surgeon, every step of the way.
Professor Hany Etebia
College President
Congratulations from all Members and Fellows in the Dental Faculty at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and from me personally on your graduation. A warm welcome to the dental profession.
We all recognise the hard work and sacrifice it takes to get to this point in your journey and as you start your careers in dentistry you’ll have much to look forward to. You enter a caring and skilled profession where the opportunities for continued learning and training are wide ranging. At the College we can support you with that and we hope that as you leave university, you’ll consider joining our multi-professional community. We can support you with education, training, mentoring and connections to a clinical community both in the UK and globally to help you fulfil your ambitions, including our very active Dental Trainees' Committee.
We wish you every success in your new posts and look forward to supporting you in the years to come.
Professor Christine Goodall
Vice President (Dental) and Dean of the Dental Faculty
We're here to support you
Whether you're just getting started or planning your next steps, we're here to help. There are so many benefits to becoming a Member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, such as:
- Discounted rates on courses and conferences, such as our Annual Dental Conference, Orthodontics Conference and Oral Surgery Symposium
- Access to free and discounted digital learning packages
- Scholarships and awards in many different fields
- MyMentoring, our bespoke mentoring platform to connect you with mentors and mentees
- Access to the College networks, such as our Dental Trainees’ Committee
As well as joining an international community of more than 15,000 clinicians, you’ll receive access to sector-leading career support and continuing professional development. Not to mention saving a lot of time and money too.
Join our community
By becoming an Affiliate Member of the College, you’ll have the chance to develop knowledge and skills to help you excel in your dental training.
As well as access to some of the best clinical and professional (non-clinical) skills courses in the UK, you’ll join a global community eager to provide the best in dental care.
Our Affiliate membership is just £16 per year.
Build your professional support network
Join a bustling international community with inspiring, specialist mentors who can help you kick start your career. Meet other clinicians from a range of healthcare professions, learn new skills and discover exciting opportunities.
Dental Regional Advisors
Our network of Dental Regional Advisors are a local point of contact for our Members across the UK.
Dental Trainees’ Committee
The Dental Trainees’ Committee provides a voice for all dental trainees and helps facilitate solutions to issues.
Find out more
Mentors and Buddies
MyMentoring is a community platform exclusively for College Members to connect.
Find out more
Get recognised for your work
As a newly-qualified dentist, the College can support you to improve your knowledge and skills with several awards and scholarships available to apply for. These include:
Attend our courses and conferences to boost your portfolio
We understand just how important your continued education is as a dentist. You’ll want to learn from the best and develop the knowledge and skills to go far.
That’s why at the College you can learn from world-leading experts through our clinical and professional (non-clinical) skills courses.
Every year we host an Annual Dental Conference, the Scottish Orthodontic Conference and Dental Cone Beam CT courses – to name just a few.
Advance your career while reducing training and CPD expenses with access to free and discounted courses. By attending our conferences in person, you’ll also be eligible to submit posters to competitions, enhancing your professional portfolio.
As an Affiliate Member, you’ll receive a substantial discount on a range of events.
Supporting your career progression
At the College, our wide range of Digital Learning modules have been created to support your career progression, exam preparation and ongoing professional development.
Tune in to our free podcast especially for dentists – Root to Success. Expert speakers and fellow trainees share valuable insights, key career decisions and real experiences from their journeys.
Take the next step in your dental career
Assessments are an important part of your career development and are a key step towards gaining your qualifications. Our preparation courses and Digital Learning modules will help you feel confident and ready for your exams.
Typically begun during the first two years after graduation, the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) diploma is an internationally recognised qualification that entitles you to become a member of a UK Royal College.
The MFDS is a key part of advancing your dental career and pursuing opportunities such as specialist training.
The MFDS goes beyond your foundation training curriculum and demonstrates you have the required knowledge to enter specialist practice.
What our Members say
"Our College has been a constant source of support throughout my career. When I walk into the foyer or meet with members of the College community, I feel proud to be part of such a welcoming institution."
Vicki Greig
Dental Surgery
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."
Saira Saleem
Surgeon
Member of College Council
Any questions?
Our team is here to help. Email us at connect@rcpsg.ac.uk and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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