Membership in Endodontics, Membership in Periodontics and Membership in Prosthodontics
Exam overview
The Bi-Collegiate Membership examinations in Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics will be run remotely online for written papers and face to face for SCRs.
The Membership in Endodontics, Membership in Periodontics and Membership in Prosthodontics (M Endo, M Perio and M Prostho) is recognised as the endpoint of training in one of the mono-specialties of restorative dentistry, i.e. endodontics; fixed and removable prosthodontics; periodontics.
Successful completion of the bi-collegiate (RCS England and RCPSG) M Endo, M Perio and M Prostho examination fulfills one criterion along with other non-examination criteria required prior to recommendation for entry onto the specialist list by the relevant deanery/HEE local office in the case of candidates with an NTN.
Eligibility
- To be eligible to enter the examination candidates must possess a dental qualification which can be registered in the Dentists’ Register and to graduates or diplomates in Dental Surgery.
- Entry to the exam is also dependent on evidence of satisfactory completion of three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) recognised specialty training.
Exam format
Candidates must elect to be examined in one of the following disciplines within restorative dentistry:
- endodontics;
- periodontics;
- prosthodontics.
The exam consists of the following components:
- a three hour written paper with six compulsory short-answer questions in general restorative dentistry;
- a three hour written paper with six compulsory short-answer questions in the specialty of the candidate’s choice (endodontics, periodontics or prosthodontics)
- two 20 minute unseen case examination encounters, each based on a 20 minute review of the clinical records of a patient with a range of general restorative dental problems to cover assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis.
- four 20 minutes unseen case examination encounters, each based on a 20 minute review of the clinical records of a patient in the candidate’s chosen specialty
Syllabus
The general restorative dentistry element of the exam will test the candidate’s broad-based understanding of the theory and practice of restorative dentistry set in the context of total patient care. The relevant basic and clinical science will be included. The specialist element of the exam will follow from this broad base.
Candidates are expected to be aware of recent developments in their specialist field.
The level of understanding of the following subjects should be appropriate to a three-year specialist training programme.
Endodontics- Anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the masticatory system and related structures, including teeth and periodontium.
- Microbiology of dental plaque, caries and periodontal disease
- Cell biology
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
- Prevention of dental disease
- Sedation, local and general anaesthesia
- Radiology and imaging
- Pharmacology and therapeutics
- Epidemiology
- Management of medically/clinically compromised patients
- Communication, interpersonal skills and team leadership
- Aspects of behavioural science
- Properties of biomaterials and dental materials
- Diagnosis and management of pulpal periapical disease
- Diagnosis and management of orofacial pain, psychogenic pain and TMD
- Diagnosis and management of dento-alveolar infections and sequelae
- Tooth preparation, isolation, access and instrumentation
- Preparation, disinfection and obturation of root canal system
- Surgical endodontics
- Management of traumatic injuries to teeth
- Practice management
- Endodontics in children (primary teeth and immature permanent teeth)
- Assessment and management of teeth which have previously undergone endodontic treatment
- Evaluation of the success of treatment
- Review and maintenance procedures
- Periodontics and prosthodontics in relation to endodontics
- The periodontal/endodontic interface
- The orthodontic/endodontic interface
- Theory and clinical practice of implants
- Research methodology and statistics
- Treatment of discoloured teeth
- Restorative considerations and endodontics
- Cross infection and sterilisation
Periodontics
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the masticatory system, pulp and periodontium
- Endodontics and prosthodontics in relation to periodontics
- Microbiology of dental plaque
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
- Prevention of dental diseases
- Clinical features and diagnosis of periodontal diseases
- Pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
- Manifestations of systemic disorders
- Periodontal therapy (initial, occlusal, orthodontic and surgical to include gingivectomy, modified Widman, apically repositioned flap, root resection and hemisection, mucogingival surgery and regenerative surgery)
- Adjunctive therapies
- Properties of biomaterials and dental materials
- Radiology
- Pharmacology
- Epidemiology and dental public health: to include biostatistics
- Management of medically/clinically compromised patients
- Antimicrobial therapy of periodontal diseases
- Management of furcation problems
- Theory and clinical practice of implants
- Research methodology and statistics
- Communication, interpersonal skills and team leadership
- Cell biology in relation to periodontal diseases
- Techniques of case documentation
Prosthodontics
- Anatomy, physiology and pathology of the masticatory system, pulp and periodontium
- Endodontics and periodontics in relation to prosthodontics
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning
- Management of pain/emergency dental treatment
- Prevention of dental diseases
- Complete dentures (including copy dentures, overdentures and immediate dentures)
- Removable partial dentures
- Maxillofacial prosthodontics
- Combination of fixed and removable prostheses
- Fixed prostheses conforming to, existing and reorganisation occlusion
- Implant supported prostheses (both fixed and removable)
- Identification and management of denture and crown & bridge problems
- The conservation of teeth, including indications, principles and techniques for
- intracoronal and extracoronal restorations and including adhesive techniques and
- materials
- Theory and practice of occlusion including the uses and a working knowledge of
- articulators
- Diagnosis and management of T.M.D
- Management of medically/clinically compromised patients and the elderly
- A good working knowledge of the interface between prosthodontics/ surgical dentistry/orthodontics
- Surgical aspects of prosthodontic treatment, for example, pre-prosthetic surgery, ride augmentation, apicectomy
- Experience of relevant laboratory techniques, including diagnostic laboratory work and technical aspects of fixed and removable prostheses
- Biomaterials and dental materials
- Imaging
- Pharmacology
- Epidemiology
- Communication, psychology, interpersonal skills and team leadership
- Research methodology and statistics
- Evaluation of treatment outcomes
Booking Options
Upcoming Exam Dates
The M Endo, M Perio and M Pros written paper will be delivered via online remote examination - you can read our remote delivery guidance for more information. The unseen cases examination will be delivered in person at the RCS England Examination Suite.
M Endo, M Perio and M Pros Examinations March 2024
Application Deadline: 18 January 2024 | Written Exam Date: 15 March 2024 | Unseen Cases Exam Date: 2 - 5 April 2024 | Exam Fee: £1500
Candidates should submit their completed application form by email to dentalexams@rcseng.ac.uk. Posted application forms will not be accepted.
Please note that we have limited availability and those on UK training programme with an NTN will be prioritised. Outside of this, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
All applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date. Please read the exam regulations before applying.
Membership fee
There is a £150 joining fee for all those with FDS Royal College of Surgeons of England. An annual subscription is required to maintain the post-nominal letters.
Clinical section change
The M Endo, M Perio and M Prostho board have introduced a change in regards to the clinical section of the examination, plus extra guidance in regards to candidate case presentations and word count. All the updated information can be found in the documents below.
Regulations and Guidance
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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