New essay competition for dental students launches
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The Dental Trainees’ Committee is delighted to launch a brand new undergraduate essay competition for UK dental students, open for entries on 4 November 2024.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Royal College condemns racist disorder on UK streets
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In a new blog post, Professor Moe Oo, Chair of our Inclusion Advisory Committee, condemns the racist attacks occurring on UK streets – and celebrates the diversity of our College community
International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion at our College
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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, our female Fellows and Members share inspiring stories of leadership across different countries, specialties, and career stages.
Royal College responds to GMC apology to doctors for historic sanctions based on sexuality
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College welcomes apology but says more progress must be made to tackle prejudice in healthcare
Leadership programme alumni reunite at Royal College
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Scotland’s Chief Scientist (Health) and former and current College Presidents welcome Leadership and Development alumni.
Celebrating our Female Examiners on International Women’s Day 2023
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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, the College has reached out to our women examiners to reflect on their important contribution to education and training and encourage more female participation in College life.
Leadership Development Scholarship Programme: Developing Medical and Academic Leaders
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Last week at the College’s inaugural President’s Conference, ‘Time to Heal: Recovery and Renewal’, the College celebrated the successful completion of the Leadership Development Scholarship Programme by its first cohort.
Statement on water fluoridation
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Mr Andrew Edwards, Dean of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Faculty of Dental Surgery, reacts to a statement issued by the UK Chief Medical Officers on the topic of water fluoridation.
Addressing oral health inequalities in Malawi: The MalDent project mission of ‘oral health for all’
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The College Director of Global Health, Professor Jeremy Bagg, writes about the College’s involvement in the MalDent project, establishing a degree programme for Dental Surgery in Malawi and developing an national Oral Health Policy in the country.
International Women’s Day an opportunity to reflect on equality for all
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In December 2018, I was elected President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. It was a milestone in many ways. For me personally, it was the culmination of years of dedication and hard work.