Licence in Dental Surgery
Exam overview
The Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) is the oldest continuously existing dental qualification in the UK, awarded by the Faculty of Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
The award of this postgraduate qualification offers key career benefits for dentists worldwide. Successful UK candidates are eligible to become a member of the RCS, while successful international candidates are eligible to apply for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC).
Regulation and Guidance
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LDS Candidate OverviewPDF
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LDS Exam RegulationsPDF
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LDS Part 1 Application GuidancePDF
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LDS Part 1_Guide to online Surpass ProctorExam systemsPDF
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LDS Learning OutcomesPDF
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LDS Suggested ReadingPDF
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Reasonable Adjustment PolicyPDF
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Candidate Code of ConductPDF
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Mitigating Circumstances PolicyPDF
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Appeal RegulationsPDF
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Suspected Candidate Misconduct ProcedurePDF
Contact the exams department
All dental exam queries (excluding the MFDS) should be emailed to DentalExams@rcseng.ac.uk
All document submissions for eligibility should be emailed to DentalEligibility@rcseng.ac.uk
Candidates should not post any documents to our offices.
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Telephone
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