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As part of the system-wide effort to tackle the current COVID-19 outbreak, dental recruitment events are currently under review. This is in line with the guidance issued by our partners across the UK to limit social contact to contain the spread of…

With the COVID-19 situation changing daily, Dental departments are constantly reviewing the latest guidance and adapting their work and safety measures to provide care for emergency patients. 

We have been in contact with our Early Career Ambassador…

With the COVID-19 situation changing daily, Universities and Societies are constantly reviewing the latest guidance and adapting their work and safety measures to provide the best support to their students and members.

We caught up with our RCSEd De…

The health, wellbeing and safety of patients, their families and our people has always been the College’s main priority. With the COVID-19 outbreak posing significant challenges to the Dental Teams, our Dental Ambassadors are staying in touch and kee…

Health care providers worldwide are being challenged to meet the needs of increasing numbers of patients during the COVID-19 outbreak, with active cases expected to overcome the medical capability to respond within its normal workforce. Dentists, wit…

Dear Colleague,

An update regarding the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations

As you are aware these examinations were deferred in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then there has been a considerable effort on th…

As part of our RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19 series, we spoke with Dr Priya Chohan, Early Career Ambassador for East Midlands and Locum Appointment for Oral Surgery and Sedation at Birmingham Dental Hospital, who gave us insights on how the ho…

Launched in 2016, The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) promotes the role of the dental trainer, recognises achievement and excellence and, ultimately, enhances the quality of patient care.

The first of its kind in the UK, the FDT is open to al…

A leading dental professor is calling on the UK Government to provide greater supply of and clarity around guidance for PPE ahead of dental practices re-opening. 

Phil Taylor, who will shortly take up the role of Dean of the Royal College of Surgeon…

CONCERNS OVER DENTIST PPE BILL AS DOORS REOPEN TODAY, 8 June 2020

RCSEd says patient safety must not be compromised by core budget reallocation

As dental practices begin reopening their doors from today (Monday 8 June), a leading dental professor i…

The policy team, working with the Dean and Incoming Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Prof. Fraser McDonald and Prof. Phil Taylor, have been raising grave concerns over the cost and availability of PPE for dental practitioners looking to reopen s…

After 12 weeks of lockdown, we caught up with Beth Bradley, who is an RCSEd Dental Ambassador in Northern Ireland and Dentist at Eccleshill Dental Practice.

Beth shared with us how she and her team have slowed down during their time in lockdown, bui…

Responding to the publication of Public Health England’s report focused on ‘Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on BAME groups’, Professor Michael Griffin OBE, President of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, said:

“We very much welcome t…

The Chair of the Trainees Committee of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has today written to both the Minister and Shadow Minister for Mental Health for calling for improved mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff.

David Riding, …

The RCSEd Diploma in Implant Dentistry equips general dental practitioners with a wide range of theoretical and practical skills required in dental implantology.

Ulpee Darbar, RCSEd Diploma in Implant Dentistry Convener, gives us insights into the e…

Responding to news that Health Education England has uncovered multiple examples of patients being put at risk as a result of trainee doctors being bullied, compelled to conduct tasks they are not trained for and are generally lacking support, Pro…

Having recently recruited a new network of Dental Ambassadors, we have welcomed five new Ambassadors to our growing team, who will represent their dental community in their geographical area.

Dr Holly Foley, our newly appointed Dental Team Ambassado…

The extension of visas for all international doctors in the UK on a Medical Training Initiative (MTI) visa has been confirmed by the Home Office, following pressure from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh through the Academy of Medical Royal …

The four Royal Colleges have announced temporary changes to the Intercollegiate DO-HNS Part 1 and 2 and MRCS Part B. 

The Colleges are pleased to announce that the September 2020 DOHNS Part 1 examination will be delivered remotely as an online asses…

The Colleges have been working behind the scenes to put plans in action to allow us to provide certainty to all of our candidates on the delivery of the Autumn 2020 exam diets. This is a rapidly-changing environment globally and in particular within …

Being an Associate, Member or Fellow of the Faculty of Dental Trainers means that you can apply for grants of up to £3,000 from the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery. These grants can be used to help with expenses for those undertaking an appropriate e…

The RCSEd is delighted to announce the launch of its new mobile app, a hub of learning and development for surgeons, dentists, and healthcare professionals at all levels.

The app is free to download on both the Apple App and Google Play Store, givin…

International doctors have always been an integral part of the NHS but unfortunately, their contribution has often been overlooked and undervalued. The pressures caused by COVID-19 brought these into sharp relief, with a number of overseas doctors be…

Please see below a statement released by the AOMRC on the subject on ensuring the continuation of training and development for clinicians, as we continue to work within the constraints of COVID-19:

The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, along with…

The Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is committed to providing the best possible examinations and assessments to candidates. Any proposed alterations to any aspect of an exam whether online or face-to-face are f…

Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery, Professor Philip Taylor, has now released his manifesto for the Faculty covering 2020 – 2023. With over 7,000 Affiliates, Associates, Members and Fellows, the Faculty today represents a significant part of the U…

Please note the release of Chief Dental Officer England’s latest bulletin (from Monday 2 Nov 2020) which covers recent announcements and links to current guidance and relevant publications. 

The bulletin includes confirmation from Chief Dental Offic…

The Care Quality Commission and the General Dental Council have released a joint statement on providing life support training for dental professionals. 

Resuscitation Council (UK) recommends cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for dental te…

Honorary Secretary, Clare McNaught, updates our Members on the important outcomes from the College Council meeting: 

Dear Member

I am writing to inform you of an important outcome of an extra-ordinary Council meeting, which was held virtually on th…

The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers has recently welcomed Professor Toh Chooi Gait, who is a Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Pro Vice-Chancellor at the International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur. Professor Chooi Gait brings in 35 years of…

Several Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh have been recognised in the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II’s 2021 New Year Honours list for their work in healthcare and the response to COVID-19.

We thank these dedicated professionals f…

With the latest lockdown in place in the UK, we are disappointed that it will mean inevitable further delays in being able to welcome our new Members and Fellows to a diploma ceremony in Edinburgh. The new restrictions mean the College campus in Edin…

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

This is the first issue of our new initiative to keep you informed of what is happening all over the world with our dental family. It is especially important we keep you included in what we are doing for you here at…

In the run up to Christmas and after New Year the Policy team were busy leading on the College’s response to Sir Michael Marmot’s review of the impact of COVID-19 on health inequalities, and in a similar vein fed into the Scottish Academy’s health in…

In the light of the recent changed JCVI and national public health authorities guidance on vaccination priority and increasing the interval between first and second doses of the vaccine, representatives of the Colleges, FSSA, and the Upper Airway S…

Further to the recent successful remote delivery of MFDS Part 1 in October 2020, the MFDS Management Board confirms the decision to hold the forthcoming Spring 2021 diet of the MFDS Part 1 Examination (6 April 2021) using the same online delivery met…

In response to the announcement that all years of dental students in Scotland will be required to repeat the academic year, Professor Phil Taylor, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, said:

I appr…

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has recently appointed Dr Carole Ann Boyle as Dental Editor of Surgeons' News, the award-winning magazine for our surgical, dental and allied healthcare professional membership.

Carole is a Consultant in …

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has recently appointed a new Dental Specialty Ambassador, welcoming Dr Anjana Sagar, who will represent her dental community in South East England.

Dr Anjana Sagar is a Restorative Dentist and Oral Surger…

The Faculty of Dental Surgery is seeking nominations for a number of vacancies arising on Dental Council from October 2021.

The Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) is seeking nominations for two vacancies arising on Dental Cou…

Applications are invited for a new and exciting fellowship scheme for aspiring clinical leaders. Clinicians will be based in NHS regional teams across England and will lead key projects that contribute to regional and national priorities, gaining ess…

After a recent ballot of its Members and Fellows, the Faculty of Dental Surgery is pleased to announce the following appointments to Dental Council, Claire Morgan, and Richard Cure.

Congratulations to the successful candidates and thank you to all t…

A leading surgical college is set to host a major event for those working in the medical and dental professions where new pathways for the professions will be discussed as the world emerges from the pandemic.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbur…

The Faculty of Dental Surgery is seeking nominations for TWO vacancies arising on Dental Council from September 2022. Nominees must be Dental Fellows of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, in good standing with the College and their regulator…

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery has welcomed a major reform of the payment system for NHS dentistry in Scotland which comes into force as of 1^st November 2023.

The former ‘item of service’ funding model, which …

The 2024 New Year Honours list recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK, and we’re incredibly proud that some of our Fellows were included in this historic list.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is adding to its network of International Dental Ambassadors (IDAs). This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a network of IDAs engaged in promoting the College worldwide. Our current IDAs can…

Nominations are invited for the awards of the Dental Faculty Medal UK and the FDS International Medal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

These medals are awarded by the Faculty of Dental Surgery from time to time to dentists or others wh…