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The Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England is your home for dentistry.

12/10/2026

Sometimes, seeing someone who looks like you in a profession can be the first step towards imagining yourself there.

In our latest , consultant orthopaedic surgeon and Council member Ms (Dr) Samantha Tross talks to the founders of the Budding Black Dentists Network about widening participation, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for the next generation.

As co-founder Vivienne Ofori puts it: "Whether you're a student, a dentist or a specialist, we all have something we can offer. Real change happens when people share their experience, knowledge and opportunities with others."

Read now: https://ow.ly/Gk4S50ZUzuM

Simisola Fynn-Famodun BDS MHLA

01/10/2026

How can dental education and care respond to changing patients, technologies and professional needs?

Our latest Faculty Dental Journal examines oral health in later life, the place of artificial intelligence in health promotion and the value of community-based teaching. It also brings fresh perspectives to dental education, clinical practice and the history of restoration.

Read the full issue: https://ow.ly/AjAM50ZSwXO

10/09/2026

By 2036, the number of people aged 75 and over in the UK is projected to increase by 25%. As people live longer and retain their natural teeth into older age, dental teams need to be ready to adapt care as people's health and circumstances change.

Today, our Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS) has published new clinical guidelines to support oral health care for older adults.

These guidelines call for a greater focus on prevention and planning ahead, with practical recommendations covering assessment, treatment planning, recall, referral and end-of-life care.

Read now: https://ow.ly/lZ3S50ZLMhG

07/09/2026

How can your dental team better support oral health as people age?

Join Jason Wong, MBE, Chief Dental Officer for England, and Dr Charlotte Eckhardt, Consultant Orthodontist and former Dean of our Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS), for Oral Health in an Ageing World: Strategic and Clinical Direction.

In this webinar, Charlotte will explore our new clinical guidelines for supporting the oral health of older adults, before joining a live Q&A to discuss what the guidance means for dental teams in practice.

The guidelines, to be published on 10 September, have been developed to support the whole oral health team as people’s needs change throughout later life.

📅 Thursday 10 September
🕕 6:00pm BST
🖥️ Online

Register now for free: https://ow.ly/2QYw50ZKkiy

29/08/2026

For many people treated for head and neck cancer, recovery doesn't end when treatment does.

Our latest explores the hidden psychological impact of facial disfigurement and why successful outcomes should consider more than just clinical measures.

Should earlier support and greater focus on psychosocial recovery be provided as part of cancer care?

More: https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/abs/10.1308/rcsfdj.2026.29

27/08/2026

Three in five adults in England haven't seen an NHS dentist in the last two years.

New NHS data shows only 40% of adults were seen by an NHS dentist in the 24 months to March 2026. For children, four in ten missed out on NHS dental care in the last year.

Access also varies significantly across the country. In South Yorkshire, 56% of adults and 67% of children were seen by an NHS dentist, compared with 23% of adults and 41% of children in Somerset.

Although NHS dental activity is recovering, millions still cannot rely on getting care when they need it. Professor Martyn Cobourne, our Dean, said meaningful reform of the dental contract is needed, alongside action to improve prevention, boost access and recruit and retain the dental workforce.

More: https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events/media-centre/press-releases/nhs-data-dental-access/

26/08/2026

Are children being referred to the right level of dental care?

Getting children to the right service at the right time matters. In the latest , a service evaluation from Sheffield explores how accurately referral information reflects the complexity of paediatric dental care needs.

More: https://ow.ly/1qyb50ZFCZZ

22/08/2026

Not all facial pain starts with a tooth. In our latest , we examine the conditions that can present with acute orofacial pain and the considerations involved in making a diagnosis.

Read more: https://ow.ly/NfgS50ZCkFN

17/08/2026

Modern dentistry didn't emerge by chance.

Our latest Faculty Dental Journal explores the legacy of Sir John Tomes, whose work helped shape dental education, professional standards and regulation in the UK.

Using records from our archives, it traces how Tomes helped transform dentistry into a recognised profession, and why his influence can still be felt today.

More: https://ow.ly/SN4650ZzWEA

21/07/2026

How can dental surgeons use new technology without losing the clinical judgement that keeps patients safe?

Our latest looks at 'digital Darwinism' in dental surgery, from CBCT and intraoral scanning to AI, 3D printing and guided surgery.

More: https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/abs/10.1308/rcsbull.2026.95

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38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
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Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/dental-faculties/fds/

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