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1 Join the FGDP(UK): invest in yourself Charity no

2 JOIN THE FGDP(UK) Nearly 5000 FGDP(UK) members in 21 UK-wide divisions benefit from the FGDP(UK) s study days, courses, open days, regular journals, MJDF support groups and research projects and connect with the FGDP(UK) s peer-to-peer networks. Members are on the Career Pathway, our postgraduate career development framework and route to Fellowship of the Faculty. Your practice won t lose out while you continue your professional development, as our courses are practitioner-friendly, flexible, and work-based. Modular, educational programmes (certificates, diplomas) have the potential to convert to a one-year, part-time MSc in partnership with a number of universities. Member discounts* mean you could save just by joining. Members can use The Royal College of Surgeons of England s Museum and Library, and online resources. Lecture, Diploma in Implant Dentistry Your subscription includes two quarterly journals including online CPD quizzes: a CPD journal for all members of the dental team. The only peer-reviewed evidence-based research journal for primary care (dentists only). Other member discounts and benefits available at: Dental care professional (DCP) affiliate members enjoy many of the same benefits as full members and the FGDP(UK) certificate programmes are open to DCP postgraduate applicants. FGDP(UK) s Key Skills in Primary Dental Care Assessment for DCPs is a unique distance-learning programme, carrying up to 70 hours of CPD. As a DCP I have committed to the Key Skills programme and I am enjoying the challenges required when building the portfolios Carole Haynes, FGDP(UK) member, London (*Some exclusions apply visit our website to find out more:

3 WHO ARE WE? The Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) (FGDP[UK]) was formed in 1992 to promote excellence in primary care dentistry the central Faculty office is based at The Royal College of Surgeons of England and our 21 divisions provide courses, study days and peer support across the UK Central London 2. East Anglia 3. East of Scotland 4. Mersey 5. North East Thames 6. Northern 7. Northern Ireland 8. North of Scotland 9. North Wales 10. North Western 11. North West Thames 12. South East Thames 13. Oxford 14. South Wales 15. South Western 16. South West Thames 17. Trent 18. West of Scotland 19. West Midlands 20. Wessex 21. Yorkshire The quality of the Yorkshire Division study days are second to none and membership gives a reduced rate Ian J. Auckland, FGDP(UK) member

4 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? FGDP(UK) s services includes: Diplomas: Restorative, Implant, Primary Care Orthodontics Certificates: Dental Health Services Leadership and Management, Practice Appraisal MSc in Primary Dental Care MJDF study groups Open days Research projects and opportunities Publications and policy documents Future revalidation support Key Skills in Primary Dental Care Assessment Wolfson Surgical Skills Centre Training locations include the world-class Wolfson Surgical Skills Centre at The Royal College of Surgeons of England and other centres including MANDEC, Guy s Hospital and Leeds Dental Institute. Many of the FGDP(UK) s programmes and assessments have also been successfully run in Europe and Asia contact us to find out more. FGDP(UK) study group, Nepal FGDP(UK) publications, standards documents and policy reports support the whole dental team. We have now developed a protocol for infection control which is on a par with the gold standard of infection control Dr Sachin Agarwal, Nepal followed anywhere in the world Achieve your Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties (MJDF), run in partnership with the Faculty of Dental Surgery. Join the FGDP(UK) as an affiliate member before completion of the MJDF and receive discounts on FGDP(UK) courses and publications.

5 CONTACT US Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), The Royal College of Surgeons of England Lincoln s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE Membership Department T: Education Department E: fgdp-education@rcseng.ac.uk T: Exams Department MJDF exams E: mjdf@rcseng.ac.uk T: Development Team & Career Pathway T: Communications & Publications Department E: fgdp-comms@rcseng.ac.uk T: Research Coordinator T: Divisional Coordinator T: THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS The FGDP(UK) would like to express its thanks to all of its sponsors for their support of its academic programmes, FGDP(UK) publishing and research initiatives. A full list of the sponsors can be found at: Charity no