Dentists

The FGDP(UK) offers a range of postgraduate training for general dental practitioners (GDPs) with CPD available on all courses.

UPCOMING COURSES

* Contact the education department for detailed deadline information on 020 7869 6757

FGDP(UK) diploma courses

Current FGDP(UK) diploma courses open for application are:

• Diploma in Restorative Dentistry
• Diploma in Implant Dentistry
• Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics

• Diploma in Dental Health Services Leadership and Management

FGDP(UK) certificate courses

Current FGDP(UK) certificate courses open for application are:

• Certificate in Appraisal of Dental Practices
• Certificate in Mentoring in Dentistry
• Certificate in Minor Oral Surgery

MSc in Primary Dental Care

The next cohort of the MSc in Primary Dental Care will begin in September 2012.

The MSc in Primary Dental Care programme has been developed in conjunction with the University of Kent, and is open to GDPs and DCPs with the relevant degree qualification.  The programme is undergoing development.

To register your interest in the programme, please email fgdp-education@rcseng.ac.uk or telephone 0207 869 6773.

Masterclasses

• Masterclass in Facial Aesthetics

FGDP(UK) Career Pathway

Our Career Pathway framework also offers a clinical route to fellowship for GDPs, structured around gaining credits on completion of accredited postgraduate courses. Visit the Career Pathway pages to find out more.

The FGDP(UK) also offers guidance for Dentists with Special Interests (DwSIs).

Join the FGDP(UK)

Full* membership includes reduced fees at local and national study days, certificate and diploma courses. Other benefits include:

• Access to a UK-wide network of study groups and mentors
• Participation in the Career Pathway, our career development framework and route to Fellowship of the Faculty.
• Touchstone, a free online portfolio for recording and organising your CPD evidence.
• Quarterly subscription to Primary Dental Care, the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research in primary care dentistry, and Team in Practice, the Faculty’s team journal for DCPs, with verifiable CPD available for both
• Access to The Royal College of Surgeons of England's online library, providing access to OVID Medline and Embase.
• 20% discount on books from Oxford University Press and PasTest.
• Member rates for College accommodation and a range of hotels.

*Visit the FGDP(UK) members pages for details of differences between full, associate, e-ssociate and affiliate memberships.