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The Faculty is responsible for the maintenance of the highest standards of postgraduate training in both Ireland and other centres around the world. With over 2,000 Fellows and Members globally, its international role, through the provision of programmes and examinations at Membership and Fellowship level, is expansive and encompasses, in particular, the Middle East and Gulf Region, New York, Sudan and Sweden.
18/06/2026
The Faculty of Dentistry RCSI is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the upcoming MGDS RCSI online examination, which will take place on October 5, 2026.
In an effort to support candidates, the Faculty is delighted to offer an online preparatory course specifically for candidates preparing to sit the MGDS RCSI online examination in 2026.
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https://facultyofdentistry.ie/exams/mgds-exam
16/06/2026
Great to welcome Kieran Gilmurray to Dublin for our Faculty of Dentistry RCSI Away Day last week. Kieran is a leading global expert in automation, AI, and data analytics.
Kieran delivered a focused session on AI implementation and strategy with Board members and staff, with a strong emphasis on responsible adoption, governance, and the importance of human oversight.
It was a very engaged and thoughtful discussion.
Thank you to Kieran for delivering such an insightful session.
26/05/2026
The Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland is delighted to share the successful delivery of a fully online sitting of the FFD Specialist Examination in Orthodontics.
The examination was delivered using secure digital technology and required strong collaboration across Faculty examiners, RCSI support teams, and international partners. This approach enabled candidates at Ajman University to complete their assessments online while maintaining the highest academic and professional standards.
Read Article: https://facultyofdentistry.ie/news-events/ffd-ortho-online
25/05/2026
Due to high demand, we have added further availability for the MFD Part 2 online examination scheduled for Monday July 13th, 2026. Spaces are limited.
Applications will close on June 15th, or earlier if all available places are filled.
Apply now at: facultyofdentistry.ie/exams
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21/05/2026
Join our free in-person Paediatric Dentistry Programme at RCSI on June 6.
Keep your knowledge up to date with the latest in contemporary paediatric dentistry while earning verifiable CPD hours. Each session has been awarded 4 CPD hours.
Details and registration: facultyofdentistry.ie/cpd
16/04/2026
Apply Now for the FFD RCSI Specialist Exams!
Meet the eligibility requirements:
• Undergraduate dental qualification
• MFD RSCI, MFDS, MJDF or MRACDS
• 3 years of full-time specialist training
» Unlock Global Recognition and Prestigious Credential.
» Take Your Dental Career to the Next Level!
Set the Standard. Be RCSI Certified.
Learn more and apply: https://facultyofdentistry.ie/examinations/ffd-examination
01/04/2026
The Faculty of Dentistry RCSI has successfully delivered the FFD Paediatric Dentistry exams online for the RCSI-HMC final year Residents in Doha.
Because of travel restrictions, the full assessment was completed remotely across multiple time zones using secure digital technology.
Congratulations to the four successful candidates:
Dr. Reem Elanani, Dr. Manal Al Taha, Dr. Bushra Al Majid, and Dr. Elaf Mamoun.
👉 Read Article: https://facultyofdentistry.ie/news-events/ffd-paeds-online
