Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons RACDS is an educational home for dentists at all stages of their careers. Our Members and Fellows live and work in all corners of the globe.

Recognition:
Our qualifications are recognised internationally

Global reach:
We have an active presence throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK. High standards:
We strive to adhere to high educational standards. We have conjoint arrangements with four of Australia’s top University dental schools. Support research:
We encourage and are engaged in research studies through our Education Board and Boards of Studies in general and specialist dental practice. Promote dental health:
We promote optimal dental health care and treatment in the community through advanced education. Accountability:
We are accountable to our Council which comprises RACDS Members and Fellows. We have 9 active regional centres and committees.

Every dentist and surgeon will face patient complaints at some stage - how you handle them can make all the difference.I...
09/09/2025

Every dentist and surgeon will face patient complaints at some stage - how you handle them can make all the difference.

In this webinar, you will explore best practices for managing complaints, from effective communication and early resolution through to dealing with online reviews.

🎓 1 CPD hour | 💻 Online | 💲 Complimentary
⏰ Registrations close 24 October

This webinar is available exclusively to RACDS Fellows, Members, OMS Trainees, Candidates and Affiliates

🔗 Register Now: http://bit.ly/4lWeIFf


04/09/2025

✨ The Opening Ceremony at FED2024 in Cairns was a truly unforgettable evening, where over 50 newly admitted Fellows and Members were formally inducted into the College. Surrounded by peers, colleagues, family, and friends, this prestigious tradition recognised their accomplishments and marked a defining milestone in their professional journey.

🌟 In 2026, this tradition continues in Sydney, as The Fine Edge of Dentistry brings together the dental community to celebrate and welcome the next cohort of Fellows and Members. Could this be you?

📩 Submit your Expression of Interest today to stay updated: bit.ly/FED26_EOI

Registrations are now open for the VIC/TAS Fellow and Member 60th Anniversary Dinner. 🎉Celebrate 60 years of the College...
02/09/2025

Registrations are now open for the VIC/TAS Fellow and Member 60th Anniversary Dinner. 🎉

Celebrate 60 years of the College and enjoy a presentation by Dr Khaled Ahmed – “This filling was generated using AI”.

📅 Friday, 17 October 2025
📍 The Windsor Hotel, Melbourne
💲 Price: $120 (tickets are subsidised by the College in celebration of the 60th anniversary)

🔗 Register now — places are limited. https://bit.ly/3HND0mY

⏰ Registrations are closing soon!Don’t miss your last chance to join the Dental Imaging CPD Masterclass with Emeritus Pr...
29/08/2025

⏰ Registrations are closing soon!
Don’t miss your last chance to join the Dental Imaging CPD Masterclass with Emeritus Professor Paul Monsour. This focused session will deepen your understanding of the theory, limitations and applications of Panoramic Imaging and CBCT, equipping you with knowledge you can put into practice immediately.

📅 Registrations close Sunday, 7 September
📍 Online
📆 Thursday, 11 September 2025
⏰ 12:00PM – 2:30PM AEST
🎓 Earn 2.5 CPD hours

Secure your place today before it’s too late: http://bit.ly/4lWWBA1

29/08/2025

RACDS Students! 📢 Update Your Details – Win a $50 Gift Card!

Are you an RACDS Student Member? Make sure your profile is up to date before 31 August 2025 and you’ll go into the draw to win one of two $50 Visa Gift Cards 🎉

It only takes a minute, and it helps us send you the most relevant updates.
✅ Deadline: 31 August 2025
🎉 Winners announced: 8 September 2025

Sign in to your member portal and update now 👉 https://racds.org/

🎓 Start Strong in Your Dental CareerAt RACDS, we’re here to support you from dental school through every stage of your p...
26/08/2025

🎓 Start Strong in Your Dental Career

At RACDS, we’re here to support you from dental school through every stage of your professional journey.

✨ Student Membership is FREE and gives you access to resources, events, and a community that helps you grow with confidence.

💡 As a Student Member, you’ll:
✔️ Connect directly with experienced dentists and mentors
✔️ Learn from expert-led CPD sessions and exclusive student events
✔️ Access career-building resources like webinars, job boards, and more
✔️ Build a strong foundation for your future career in dentistry

Join today 👉 racds.org/join-racds/student/

Congratulations to Dr Ewan Cai, who received the F.G. Christensen Memorial Prize. 🎉 This award is given to the candidate...
22/08/2025

Congratulations to Dr Ewan Cai, who received the F.G. Christensen Memorial Prize. 🎉 This award is given to the candidate with the highest marks in the Primary Dental Sciences (PDS) Examination.

Ewan also earned the Subject Prize for the highest marks in Pathology 👏🏅

✨ From rural practice to hospital dentistry — read Ewan's story:
Ewan graduated from the University of Sydney with a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2022, before embarking on his journey of clinical dentistry in a rural private practice in Young, NSW. In those early post-graduate years, Ewan honed his skills in general dentistry, with a particular interest in oral surgery. It is in these formative years that Ewan developed a desire to pursue excellence, which prompted him to undertake the Primary Dental Sciences Examination.

For Ewan, the PDS Examination represented a hurdle between early clinical practice and future opportunities in specialist dental training, but also an opportunity to consolidate important foundational knowledge critical to understanding clinical practice. Ewan states the exam has helped him “break down clinical issues to its first principles, to come up with effective solutions”. The knowledge gained from studying for these exams has proven to be invaluable in his clinical practice.

However, juggling full-time clinical work and studying is no easy feat. Ewan initially found this process difficult and jarring, especially being two years out from graduating dental school and having to “re-learn how to learn”. Through the support of his principal dentist and family, Ewan was able to find dedicated time to put towards studying for the exam, which he eventually found to be quite a cathartic and enjoyable process. He utilised advice from his peers and mentors, including previous candidates, to help him prepare for the exam. In particular, he found the lectures and past examination papers from the Preparation Course very useful in guiding his study.

Ewan is currently working as a Dental Officer at Nepean Hospital and Hawkesbury Hospital, as well as a Clinical Educator for the University of Sydney at Westmead Hospital. He enjoys the challenges of working in a public hospital as well as helping develop the next generation of dentists.

Join us in congratulating Ewan down below! 🎊👇

22/08/2025

📢 MRACDS(GDP) Program Updates – Effective from 2026
We’re refining the MRACDS(GDP) Program to better align with contemporary assessment practices and support the needs of today’s general dental practitioners. These updates will apply to candidates enrolling from 2026 onwards.

🔍 Key changes include:
• Core module assessments will transition from short answer questions to multiple choice questions
• Case reports will each cover three elective subjects (instead of one per report)
• Viva Voce will focus on candidate-submitted case reports (no unseen cases)
• CPD requirement revised to 20 hours per year (formerly 120 hours total)

These enhancements aim to improve flexibility, clinical relevance, and the overall candidate experience—while maintaining the high standards the College is known for.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more.
📩 Questions? Contact us at info@racds.org

Dentistry can be demanding — both mentally and physically — so finding time to recharge is essential.For some of our Fel...
21/08/2025

Dentistry can be demanding — both mentally and physically — so finding time to recharge is essential.

For some of our Fellows and Members, that means stepping away from the chair and embracing passions that refuel their energy, creativity, and focus.

🚴‍♀️ Dr Erin Mahoney cycling around Lake Hayes in Central Otago
🏌️‍♂️ Dr John Dale enjoying a round of golf at Royal Sydney Golf Club
🤝 Dr Charmaine Hall attending networking events and socialising with colleagues
🏀 Dr Emilija Jensen travelling the world & shooting hoops (her recent visit was to Antarctica!)

These moments outside of work aren’t just hobbies — they’re part of what keeps us inspired and performing at our best for our patients.

💬 What’s your way to recharge outside of dentistry?

🦷 Is your approach to pain management aligned with today’s best practice?Pain in dentistry is complex — from identifying...
20/08/2025

🦷 Is your approach to pain management aligned with today’s best practice?

Pain in dentistry is complex — from identifying the true source to selecting the safest and most effective treatment. Staying current is essential for achieving the best patient outcomes.
Join A/Prof Mark Schifter — Oral Medicine specialist with over 25 years in specialist practice — for Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain & Pain Management.

This interactive CPD Masterclass will explore:
✔️ How to take an effective “pain history” and identify differential diagnoses
✔️ Strategies for managing acute and post-operative dental pain safely
✔️ Evidence-based therapeutic options for complex oro-facial pain
✔️ The biology of pain and its complexity in the stomatognathic system

🗓 Saturday, 27 September 2025
💻 Online | ⏱ 3 CPD Hours
💲 Members: $435 | Non-members: $595

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/44qmpxK

Thank you to all who attended the NSW/ACT 60th Anniversary Dinner last Friday. A special thank you to Emeritus Professor...
19/08/2025

Thank you to all who attended the NSW/ACT 60th Anniversary Dinner last Friday. A special thank you to Emeritus Professor Paul Abbott AO for his insightful presentation, and to the NSW/ACT Regional Committee for their hard work in bringing this memorable evening together.

✨ RENEW & WIN! ✨Renew your RACDS membership by 31 Aug 2025 and you could win FREE registration (worth $1,700!) to The Fi...
15/08/2025

✨ RENEW & WIN! ✨

Renew your RACDS membership by 31 Aug 2025 and you could win FREE registration (worth $1,700!) to The Fine Edge of Dentistry 2026.

Already renewed for FY25/26? You’re in the running! 🎉

🦷 Open to Fellows & Members only.
📜 T&Cs apply: racds.org/member-draw

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Recognition: Our qualifications are recognised internationally. Global reach: We have an active presence throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK. Our Members and Fellows live and work in all corners of the globe. High standards:

Strive to adhere to high educational standards. We have conjoint arrangements with four of Australia’s top University dental schools. Support research: We encourage and are engaged in research studies through our Education Board and Boards of Studies in general and specialist dental practice. Promote dental health: We promote optimal dental health care and treatment in the community through advanced education. Accountability: We are accountable to our Council which comprises RACDS Members and Fellows. We have 9 active regional centres and committees.