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DCP Examinations & Training

This page provides details on the FGDP(UK)'s educational and training programmes for dental care professionals (DCPs).

You can jump to the section of interest by clicking on the links below:

• FGDP(UK) Diplomas in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
• FGDP(UK) Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology
• RCSEng Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy
• DCP Key Skills assessment
• Certificate in Appraisal of Dental Practices
• Certificate in Dental Health Services Leadership and Management

FGDP(UK) Diplomas in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy

The FGDP(UK) currently runs two qualifications for DCPs – the Diploma in Dental Therapy (DipDT RCS Eng) and the Diploma in Dental Hygiene (DipDH RCS Eng).

Candidates must be entered for the examinations through a recognised School of Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy with whom they are undertaking training for the qualifications.

For more information on the Dental Therapy and Hygiene courses, please contact the following institutions:

FGDP(UK) Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology

The FGDP(UK) has introduced a route to registration as a clinical dental technician (CDT) for CDTs who hold qualifications in clinical dental technology from the George Brown College in Toronto.

The FGDP(UK) and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) Dental Deanery have worked together to provide supplementary training for this group, leading to an FGDP(UK) Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology, which has recently been approved by the General Dental Council.

For more information, please contact Sally Hunter on 020 7869 6766 or at shunter@rcseng.ac.uk.

RCSEng Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy

The FGDP(UK) and the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) at The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) are working together in a joint venture to provide training and a registerable qualification, awarded by the RCSEng, for orthodontic therapists. The RCSEng has established two training programmes, the Yorkshire Orthodontic Therapy course, based at the University of Leeds, and the South Wales Orthodontic Therapy course, based at Cardiff Dental School. For further information please visit www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/courses.

Key Skills in Primary Dental Care assessment for DCPs

The FGDP(UK) has established a new assessment in the seven Key Skills in Primary Dental Care, as identified by the FGDP(UK). This assessment is aimed at all DCP groups and can be completed through distance learning. Participants will have the opportunity to show knowledge and understanding of the seven Key Skills by presenting a portfolio of evidence demonstrating their learning and achievements in their role as a DCP.

Successful completion of each of the seven Key Skills will lead to the award of a certificate and CPD hours.

Visit the Key Skills for DCPs section

Further information

To find out more about the above or future developments concerning examinations and training for DCPs, please contact Sally Hunter, DCP and Development Officer, on 020 7869 6766 or shunter@rcseng.ac.uk, or Anna Schüle, Assistant DCP and Development Officer, on 020 7869 6772 or at aschuele@rcseng.ac.uk.