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  • Expansion of License in Dental Surgery exam places

    09 Mar 2026 Following discussions with the Department of Health and Social Care, we are expanding the number of places available for candidates to sit the Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) exam, increasing the number of dentists able to practice in the UK and thereby improving access to dental care.

  • Changes to the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) Exam

    24 Nov 2025 The Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) qualification will be changing over 2026 and 2027.

  • Welcoming our new FDS Board members 2025

    09 Apr 2025 We are delighted to welcome Helen Rogers, Nadia Ahmed and Professor Martin Ashley who will be formally admitted to the Board in the summer. Professor Rachel Leeson and Patrick Magennis were also re-elected.
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