***IMPORTANT NOTE***
We kindly ask candidates to submit their applications and any supporting documentation to us electronically ONLY to dental.exams@rcsed.ac.uk and not by post - please retain the original hard copies until such time as we may request these from you.
***Note added 26 August 2021***
This Examination is conducted in English.
Aimed at Specialist Trainees in Special Care Dentistry, CDS/PDS Dentists and Core Trainees interested in pursuing a career in Special Care Dentistry, achieving this Diploma will allow you to demonstrate and apply a core knowledge of Special Care Dentistry as defined by the learning outcomes, as well as demonstrate and apply clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving skills relevant to the practice of Special Care Dentistry.
To apply, please fill In the below application form and submit by email or post to the Examinations Department at the address detailed therein.
To receive a Word version of the Guide to Candidates or any individual template please email the examinations Section at:
dental.exams@rcsed.ac.uk and we will be happy to email a copy to you.
The College runs a number of Preparatory Courses aimed at candidates who intend sitting the Diploma in Special Care Dentistry throughout the year. Information on these can be found from the online courses diary:
https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/events-courses/event-entry?diaryId=3448
Candidates applying for an examination far in advance of the closing date should be aware that examination fees are subject to change.
In the unlikely event that the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has to cancel the examination, the examination fee shall be reimbursed, but the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh shall incur no further liability.
Candidates are advised NOT to book travel and accommodation until such time as they have received their individual notice detailing when and where to attend. 