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- COVID-19 Statement for Dental Applicants
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…
- RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on Covid-19 - Insights into the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department
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…
- RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: How the Outbreak is Affecting Dental Societies
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…
- RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: Changes in the Orthodontics Team
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…
- RCSEd International Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: Dental Workforce Redeployment
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…
- Joint Dental Update Regarding the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations
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…
- RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: Insights from Birmingham Dental Hospital
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…
- Meet our Faculty of Dental Trainers Members - Tom Bereznicki
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…
- Leading dental professor calls for unified approach on PPE to avoid postcode lottery
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 Dentists PPE Bill as Doors Reopen Today, 8 June 2020
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…
- RCSEd Policy Team and the Faculty of Dental Surgery raise concerns over the cost and availability of PPE for dental practitioners
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…
- RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: a Foundation Dentist's Perspective
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…
- RCSEd Response to Public Health England Report on BAME communities
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…
- Chair of RCSEd Trainees Committee writes to Mental Health Ministers to call for improved mental health and wellbeing support for NHS staff
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, …
- Diploma in Implant Dentistry - all you need to know about pursuing a career in implantology
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…
- RCSEd President responds to risk to patient safety due to bullying, lack of training and support for trainee doctors
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…
- Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: Insights From General Practice, Wales
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…
- Home Office confirms visa extensions for all UK international doctors on a MTI visa after pressure from RCSEd through AOMRC
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 announce temporary changes to the DO-HNS Part 1 and 2 and MRCS Part B
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…
- Online Delivery of MFDS Part 1 Examination Autumn 2020
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 …
- Supporting Education Research - Meet the Recipient of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Grant
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…
- RCSEd Announces the Launch of a New College App
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…
- Update on the RCSEd International Doctors’ Manifesto
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…
- AOMRC Statement on Continuing Clinician Development and Learning During COVID-19
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…
- RCSEd Statement on Dental Examinations
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 Launches 2020 - 2023 Manifesto
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…
- Dental Services to remain open during lockdown
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…
- Life support training for dental professionals: Joint Statement from Care Quality Commission and General Dental Council
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…
- RCSEd President and Vice-Presidents term of office extend
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 FDT welcomes Fellow of distinction from Malaysia – Meet Prof. Toh Chooi Gait
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…
- RCSEd Fellows Celebrated in Queen’s New Years Honours List
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…
- Delays with Diploma Ceremonies and Certificates
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…
- A Message from RCSEd Faculty of Dental Surgery Dean
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…
- Update from RCSEd Policy and Public Affairs Team
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…
- Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: Insights From General Practice, Wales
- Update on the RCSEd International Doctors’ Manifesto
- Diploma in Implant Dentistry - all you need to know about pursuing a career in implantology
- Supporting Education Research - Meet the Recipient of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Grant
- RCSEd Fellows Celebrated in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
- RCSEd Announces the Launch of a New College App
- New College Identity - A message from the RCSEd president
- Results of the 2020 RCSEd Council Elections
- Joint UK Royal Surgical Colleges, Federation of Surgical Specialty Associations and Upper Airway Group Statement
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…
- Online Delivery of MFDS Part 1 Examination April 2021 Diet and Beyond
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…
- Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Responds to Dental Student Announcement
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…
- RCSEd Welcomes Newly Appointed Surgeons' News Dental Editor
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 …
- RCSEd Dental Ambassadors: Meet Dr Anjana Sagar
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…
- Nominations Sought for Election to Dental Council
The Faculty of Dental Surgery is seeking nominations for a number of vacancies arising on Dental Council from October 2021.
Members of Dental CouncilThe Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) is seeking nominations for two vacancies arising on Dental Cou…
- Launch of Inaugural NHS Regional Clinical Fellow scheme 2021/22
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…
- RCSEd Dental Council Election Results
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…
- Safe Maternal and Newborn Care in Relation to Oral Health
- Surgical College to Host Global Conference on Life Beyond COVID-19
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…
- End of Year Dental Wrap Up
- Nominations Sought for Election to Dental Council
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…
- My Time on Dental Council... with Dr Stewart Barclay
- My Time on Dental Council... with Professor Phil Taylor
- Beyond COVID-19: Impact & Innovation
- The 2022 Chennai Conference and Dentistry
- Medication Without Harm in Dentistry
- Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022
- The RCSEd & Dentsply Sirona National Student Dental Skills Competition - What it Takes to be a Winner
- Diploma in Special Care Dentistry – What’s it Like? Interview with a Successful Candidate
- Leading Dental Experts Welcome Scottish Payment System Reform
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 1st November 2023.
The former ‘item of service’ funding model, which …
- RCSEd Fellows Celebrated in King’s New Years Honours List
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.
- Dental Dean Update — What's in a Name?
- Improving Global Oral Health
- Dental Dean Update — Dental Digest