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Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, responds to the joint publication from the Institute of Cancer Research and Imperial College London showing an increase in 11 types of cancer among people aged 20 to 49.
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Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, reacts to the landmark passing of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to create a smoke-free generation.
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The Faculty of Dental Surgery is pleased to announce that Professor Richard Cure will be the next Dental Dean. Due to the new Governance arrangements in the College, the Dean of FDS also acts as Vice President (Dental). Professor Cure will take up his position in October 2026 when the current Dean, Professor Grant McIntyre will demit office.
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Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, responds to the publication of a new report by the Health Foundation comparing healthy life expectancy in 21 countries.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tracey Wilkinson, to the honorary role of the Wade Professor of Anatomy, following a competitive recruitment process.
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Following the recent announcement of the closure of the MTI scheme, the College would like to reassure applicants and trainees with the International Postgraduate Deanery that the Deanery remains open to trainees already working in the UK and those seeking to apply.
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Dr Clare McNaught, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) responds to today's figures (17 April 2026) that show that despite record demand in March, NHS waiting lists are falling, and services are close to meeting key elective recovery targets.
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In an interview for the British Medical Journal this week, RCSEd President Dr Clare McNaught outlines her views on becoming the college’s first female president and the need for a major shake-up of postgraduate training.
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The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) welcomes the launch of a renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England and its commitment to improving the experiences and outcomes of women across the NHS.
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Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, responds to new research into the harms of vaping.
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Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, responds to new food presentation and promotion regulations that apply to Wales.
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Dr Clare McNaught, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh responds to the publication of the 2025 NHS England staff survey.
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Dr Clare McNaught, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh welcomes today's (4 February 2026) announcement of a new, £2.3bn national cancer plan for England.
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Professor Grant McIntyre, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and Vice-President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh responds to today’s update of the Nutrient Profiling Model that determines what are 'less healthy' foods and drinks by calculating the beneficial and less beneficial nutrients in these products.
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Dr Clare McNaught, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh reacts to the launch of a UK government consultation on whether to ban under-16s from using social media.
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