The Faculty of Dental Trainers News Feed

FDT Awards Prizes at SEEADE Conference

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:45:31 GMT

FDT works in partnership with the South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE). This year we were delighted to present two prizes at their annual conference which took place from 7th – 9th November 2025, in Taipei in Taiwan.

FDT is recruiting!

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:58:27 GMT

FDT is recruiting! As our Education and Training Community grows, we invite you to be actively involved in the leadership of our Faculty

Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) Strategy Day 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:29:39 GMT

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh was delighted to host Professor James Field’s first FDT Strategy Day as Chair in the College on 17 October 2025.

Faculty of Dental Trainers Appoints Professor James Field as Chair

Wed, 14 May 2025 11:50:11 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor James Field, as Chair of the FDT following the recruitment process which closed in April 2025.

Online Dental Symposium 'Lost in Space - Management of Missing Teeth’

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:38:14 GMT

The College held the Online Dental Symposium 'Lost in Space - Management of missing teeth’ on 19 September. The event attracted over 90 participants and was hosted by Dr. Lochana Nanayakkara, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Honorary Senior Lecturer, who also serves as the Convenor of Dental Education at RCSEd.

Dental Non-Technical Skills (DeNTS) - Insights From a Course Participant

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:02:35 GMT

We caught up with Dr Gabriel Keng Yan Lee who attended our DeNTS course in May 2024 at the RCSEd for his insights on the global importance of this essential training tool.

Introducing a Tool for Dental Nurses to Observe Non-Technical Skills (DNOT)

Wed, 01 May 2024 11:07:59 GMT

Register for the ‘Introducing a Tool for Dental Nurses to Observe Non-Technical Skills (DNOT)’ webinar on 22 May from 19:00 – 20:00 BST and learn about the purpose of using an assessment tool in a variety of learning and development environments.

The Faculty is Saddened by the Passing of International Fellow Prof. Eddie Lai

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:47:14 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers is very sad to learn of the sudden passing of its first international Fellows, Prof Eddie Hsiang - Hua Lai (1967-2023).

Dr Sarah Manton Attends SEAADE Event in Cambodia

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:53:24 GMT

The 33rd Annual Scientific Conference of the South East Asian Association for Dental Education took place at the Sokhalay Angkor Resort & Spa in Siem Reap in Cambodia, from November 24th to 26th, 2022.

New Webinar: Introducing Entrustable Professional Activities into the Undergraduate Curriculum

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:44:43 GMT

Join us on 28 November to gain insight into the concept of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and the rationale of EPAs to qualify safe dental practitioners in daily clinical practice.

FDT Welcomes its new Fellow – Meet Dr Ahsan Sethi

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:17:41 GMT

Last month, the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers welcomed its new Fellow, Dr Ahsan Sethi, who is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Certificate/Masters in Health Professions Education at Qatar University.

The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers New Members – Meet Dr Hakeem Ajao

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:22:52 GMT

Last month the RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers welcomed its new Member, Dr Hakeem Ajao who travelled from Leeds to attend our Diploma Ceremony along with tens of other Dental Members.

FDT Director Delivers Keynote Presentation at SEAADE, Cambodia

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:28:40 GMT

In November 2022, the FDT Director, Dr Sarah Manton, delivered a keynote presentation on workplace-based assessment to the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the South East Asia Association for Dental Education (SEAADE) in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Registration is Now Open for DeNTS – an Assessment Tool for Rating the Non-Technical Skills of Dentists

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:56:30 GMT

Elevate the effectiveness of your dental team and dental trainees by teaching them the non-technical cognitive and social skills that underpin individual and team performance. Learn how assessing non-technical skills can support and develop the ability to deliver best practice and safe patient care.

The RCSEd FDT welcomes distinctive Fellows from Malaysia – Meet Prof. Toh Chooi Gait

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:25:41 GMT

The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers has recently welcomed Prof. Toh Chooi Gait, who is a Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Pro Vice-Chancellor at the International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur. Prof Chooi Gait brings in 35 years of teaching experience having formerly worked in the University of Malaya.

2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:02:51 GMT

Congratulations to our RCSEd Fellows who have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Supporting Education Research - Meet the Recipient of the Faculty of Dental Surgery Grant

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:38:56 GMT

Laura Timms joined FDT as an Associate this year and was the recipient of an FDS grant in September 2020. We spoke with Laura and learned more about how the grant will help support her project.

FDT welcomes its first Fellow from India

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:28:35 GMT

The RCSEd Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) has recently welcomed its first Fellow from India, Dr Prabhu Manickam Natarajan, due to his sustained contribution to Dental Education.

COVID-19 Practice Recovery Toolkit

Thu, 28 May 2020 15:42:36 GMT

The Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme has developed a ‘Practice Recovery Toolkit’ to provide advice and implementation tools to support primary care dental practices.

Aerosol Management Reading List

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:08:08 GMT

The RCSEd has put together a reading list for those involved in dentistry with information about aerosol management and also the latest guidance on COVID-19 in dental health-care settings.

Joint Dental Update Regarding the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:35:27 GMT

An update regarding the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations.

Joint Statement on Dental Specialty Examinations

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:47:40 GMT

The current COVID-19 situation presents an on-going crisis which is impacting on many aspects of life. In response to the emerging pandemic, the Surgical Royal Colleges cancelled all examinations in March 2020 until further notice.

RCSEd Dental Ambassadors on COVID-19: How the Outbreak is Affecting Dental Societies

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:42:13 GMT

With the COVID-19 situation changing daily, Universities and Societies are constantly reviewing the latest guidance and adapting their work and safety measures to provide the best support to their students and members.

The Faculty of Dental Trainers' Annual Meeting 2019 Conference Round-Up

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:55:08 GMT

This year's Third Annual Meeting focused on Mentoring and Reflection: Ways and Means and took place in RCSEd Birmingham on 15 November 2019.

Faculty of Dental Trainers Becomes BADN Affiliate

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:46:45 GMT

The UK’s professional association for dental nurses, the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Trainers are delighted to announce that the Faculty has become the Association’s latest Affiliate.

Dr Sarah Manton's Trip to Kuala Lumpur Highlights

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:56:57 GMT

Dr Sarah Manton, Director of the Faculty of Dental Trainers, visited Malaysia in August 2019 where she gave a presentation about the College and Faculty’s activities at the RCSEd’s international office in Kuala Lumpur.

Interview with Sarah Manton, Director of the Faculty of Dental Trainers

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:51:58 GMT

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.

Faculty of Dental Trainers Attending The Scottish Dental Show

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:52:49 GMT

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.

Dental Trainer of the Year at Scottish Dental Awards

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:21:38 GMT

RCSEd partner Scottish Dental Magazine as nominations open for top dental prize

Faculty of Dental Trainers Annual Meeting

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:03:55 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers invites all dentists and DCPs with an interest in training and education to attend its second Annual Meeting at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh on Thursday 20 September 2018.

FDT at The Dentistry Show, 18–19 May 2018

Thu, 10 May 2018 17:03:58 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers representatives Sarah Manton and James Fields will be speaking at this conference held in Birmingham on 18-19 May 2018.

Free Access to the European Journal of Dental Education (EJDE)

Thu, 03 May 2018 17:00:47 GMT

All RCSEd membership now have free access to the European Journal of Dental Education (EJDE) thanks to our institutional affiliation with the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE).

Faculty of Dental Trainers Celebrates 100th Member

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:00:20 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) is pleased to have recently welcomed its 100th member since its launch a year ago.

First Annual Conference of the Faculty of Dental Trainers

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:05:09 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers will hold its first annual conference in Birmingham on 4 October 2017.

FDT goes to the USA

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:06:09 GMT

Vice-Dean of the RCSEd Dental Faculty, Dr Sarah Manton will be in North Carolina in March 2017 to deliver a presentation about the Faculty of Dental Trainers. Dr Manton will be giving a poster presentation at the 29th annual meeting of the Special Care Dentistry Association from 10-12 March.

Britain’s Oldest Surgical Royal College Launch UK’s First Dental Training Faculty

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The Faculty of Dental Trainers aims to promote, recognise and reward teaching, training and education in dentistry.