Diploma in Restorative Dentistry (DipRes)
Exam overview
Examination in the Diploma in Restorative Dentistry (DipRes) is a culmination of continuous assessment over the two-year period of the course. Taking the form of two documented, evidence-based case studies, the exam is a test of both the academic and surgical attainments of the exam participant. Exam cases are based upon treatments undertaken in a participant’s daily practice.
Please note:
The Programme: Diploma in Restorative Dentistry is no longer running at the College.
Eligibility
Education and Training Requirements
In order to be accepted for the final assessment, candidates must have completed the following:
- attendance and completion of all study days;
- completion and pass all assignments (including SI) for each unit;
- completion of cumulative log record for the duration of the course;
- completion (and sign off) of all 20 mini-cases;
- completion of 8 written-up cases (two of these cases are examined and the remaining six are classified as ‘learning cases’).
Exam format
It is expected that the clinical case management is managed appropriately by candidates. It is expected that candidates will have discussed and planned their learning and exam cases with tutors as part of the tutor group discussions. Candidates are responsible for the final decision as to whether a case may or may not be suitable for submission as either an assessment case or learning case.
It is strongly recommended that candidates initially submit one case for critique to ensure that the format of case submissions is correctly adhered to. This is recommended to prevent candidates submitting multiple cases with repeated errors. Cases should be submitted to the respective administrators who will log the submissions and pass cases onto the course directors for feedback.
Participants are expected to submit each case one month prior to the deadline whenever possible.
Assessment details
- have attended all tutorials and units;
- completed and passed six learning cases and 20 mini cases;
- passed all assignments (A-C);
- completed all practical elements.
More information
Deadline for submitting outstanding assignments, mini-cases and learning cases: 30 August 2024
Deadline for submitting exam cases: 8 November 2024
Exam date: 6 December 2024
Course and exam fee: Set by FDS
Contact email: fdsdiplomas@rcseng.ac.uk
Application documentation
Assessment declaration form C19C26
Assessment declaration form DRD01
The final assessment has to be completed within five years of cohort commencement.
Please deliver all examination cases to:
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Faculty of Dental Surgery
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE