The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) promotes the role of the dental trainer, recognises achievement and excellence and, ultimately, enhances the quality of patient care.
The first of its kind in the UK, the FDT is open to all qualified members of the dental team - in the UK and internationally, regardless of Royal College affiliation - who can provide evidence of appropriate involvement in dental training and education.
The FDT works to reward interest, engagement and achievement in dental training, provide support and guidance for career development in dental training, and promote standards in training.
The Faculty's first annual conference, in conjunction with the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, was held in Birmingham on 4 October 2017.
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The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is pleased to have recently welcomed its 100th member since its launch a year ago.
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Interview with Sarah Manton, Director of the Faculty of Dental Trainers
The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) will hold its Third Annual Meeting on mentoring and reflection on 15 November 2019. Dr Sarah Manton, the Faculty’s Director, shares her views on dental training and why you should get involved with the FDT.
24 April 2019
Faculty of Dental Trainers Attending The Scottish Dental Show
The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) will be attending The Scottish Dental Show on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April 2019. Launched in 2016, the FDT It is the first Faculty of its kind to include all members of the dental team; from dentists, nurses, hygienists, therapists, technicians, clinicians to orthodontic therapists.
18 February 2019
Dental Trainer of the Year at Scottish Dental Awards
RCSEd partner Scottish Dental Magazine as nominations open for top dental prize