MGDS Exam Preparatory Lecture Series 2024

Preparing for the MGDS RCSI Online Examination?

The Faculty of Dentistry RCSI is pleased to announce an online series of lectures specifically for candidates preparing for the MGDS online examination to take place on October 1st, 2024. The lectures will be based on the MGDS syllabus and relevant matters for general dental practice. The lecture programme package includes access to five lecture sessions. Each module will be delivered online on the dates as advertised within the programme below. Catch up for each session will also be made available on demand afterwards.

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MGDS Lecture Sessions

JUNE 20 | JUNE 27 | JULY 4 | JULY 18 | AUG 22

All sessions begin 12:00 PM (Irish Time). With catch up available on demand.

Session 1 - JUNE 20

1. Dean's Welcome / Introduction - Prof. Chris Lynch
2. General Dental Practice & Lifelong Learning - Dr. Sean Malone
3. Radiology in General Dental Practice - Dr. Andrew Bolas
4. Cross Infection, Health, Safety & the Dental Team - Prof. Albert Leung
5. Orthodontics - Dr. Joe Hennessy
6. Compliance Issues for General Practice - Dr. Jane Renehan

Session 2 - JUNE 27 (With Live Q&A)

1. Live Q & A Session - Prof. Chris Lynch & Mr. Sean Sheridan
2. Medical Emergencies - Dr. Trish O’Connor
3. Paediatric Dentistry - Prof. John Walsh
4. Endodontics in Practice - Dr. Pat Cleary
5. Special Needs Dentistry - Dr. Grace Kelly
6. Role of Sedation in General Practice - Dr. Eimear Mooney

Session 3 - JULY 4

1. Oral Surgery - Dr. Kate Farrell
2. Ethics & the Dental Surgeon - Dr. Eamon Croke
3. Prosthodontics for General Practice - Dr. Edward Cotter
4. Clinically Relevant Modern Dental Materials for Restoration of Teeth - Prof. Chris Lynch
5. Oral Medicine - Dr. Richael Ni Riordan

Session 4 - JULY 18

1. Temporomandibular Disorders - Dr. Dermot Canavan
2. Digital Dentistry in Practice - Dr. Rory Boyd
3. Orthodontic Restorative Interface - Dr. Marielle Blake
4. Oral Pathology - Dr. Esther O’Regan
5. Medicolegal Considerations in General Dental Practice - Dr. Nuala Carney

Session 5 - AUGUST 22 (With Live Q&A)

1. Live Q & A Session - Prof. Chris Lynch & Mr. Sean Sheridan
2. Periodontal Matters in Practice - Dr. PJ Byrne
3. Dental Implants in Practice (Surgery) - Dr. Paul O’Reilly
4. Dental Implants in Practice (Pros) - Dr. Kevin O’Boyle
5. Oral Manifestation of Systemic Disease - Prof. Phil Atkin

Interactive Q&A Sessions

Interactive sessions will be held on June 27th and August 22nd, when Professor Chris Lynch (Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI) and Mr Sean Sheridan (Chair of the MGDS Exam), will be available live online to all the course participants to discuss aspects of the new MGDS examinations. This is a unique opportunity to raise any questions regarding the examinations.

Event Properties

Event Start Date	20-06-2024
Event End Date	22-08-2024
Individual Price	€500.00
Location	Online