The Membership in General Dental Surgery (MGDS RCSI) is an online exam, which is available worldwide and can be taken from the comfort of your home or location of choice. The scope of the exam is broad and covers all aspects of general dental practice.

Candidates must hold an undergraduate dental qualification, be at least three years post-graduation, and be in possession of MFD RCSI, MFDS, or MJDF at the time of application.

Preparing for the MGDS RCSI Online Exam? The Faculty of Dentistry RCSI is pleased to offer an online series of lectures specifically for candidates preparing for the MGDS RCSI Online Exam.

The lectures which are based on the MGDS syllabus, can be accessed on the dates scheduled or via catch up on-demand afterwards. Interactive sessions will also be provided with the Dean, Professor Chris Lynch and the Chair of the MGDS Exam, Mr Sean Sheridan, available live to all the course participants, to discuss aspects of the exam as well as to take any of your questions.

Applications are now open for the next MGDS RCSI Online Exam which will take place on October 2nd, 2023. The closing date for applications is 20 August.

Further details about the MGDS RCSI Online Exam and the preparatory lecture series can be found at facultyofdentistry.ie/mgds