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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
CBCT Level 2 Training for General Practitioners
The Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI is pleased to announce a CBCT Level 2 Training for General Practitioners which will take place on Saturday September 21st, 2024.
Following on from the Level 1 course delivered in October 2023, the Faculty of Dentistry is pleased to bring the second part of the recommended cone beam training for general practitioners.
Designed to work in conjunction with the content of the Level 1 course, this additional course comprising of online components and face to face tuition in the RCSI Computer lab is aimed at those who have completed the Level 1 course and wish to expand their knowledge and for those who own and operate a cone beam CT scanner.
Course content has been designed to meet the learning requirements recommended by The European Academy of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology and prescribed by the Dental Council of Ireland.
Completion of the Level 1 course is required to attend this course and those registering must provide evidence of having completed the necessary training.
Dr. Bolas qualified at Queens University Belfast BDS in 1991. He holds FFDRCSI Oral Surgery 1994, FDSRCS(Ed) Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine 1995, MSc Dental Radiology from Kings College London and FICD 2018. He is lecturer in Dental Radiology at Dublin Dental University Hospital from 2003 to present.
Clinical Photography in Dentistry
Welcome to the registration page for the Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI Clinical Photography in Dentistry Hands-on Course to be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2024.
This full-day course will provide a detailed overview of the fundamentals of photography which are required to help understand how to obtain optimum results in Clinical Dental Photography, have a detailed look at the options on equipment required and a strong emphasis on the practical aspects of taking high quality Clinical Dental Photographs consistently and trouble shooting tips on how to identify the causes of any suboptimal results. If you have a Dental Camera and associated equipment please bring this with you.
Your presenter has a lifetimes Experience in general and Clinical Photography and has been the Director of the programme for Clinical Photography for the Postgraduate Programmes in the Dublin Dental University Hospital since it’s inception in 1998. He has run multiple courses nationally and internationally for more than 30 years.
Practical Minor Oral Surgery Course (AM SESSION)
The Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI is pleased to announce a Practical Minor Oral Surgery Course, which will be delivered in a hybrid format.
The hands-on component will be held face-to-face on Saturday, October 12th 2024 at RCSI’s state-of-the-art academic and education building, located at No. 26 York Street, Dublin 2.
Those taking the hands-on component will have access to our bespoke online preparatory component, which they can study at their leisure in advance (from Saturday, September 28th, 2024).
Introduction
Things have changed. Our approach to practice and the management of your patients has become significantly more difficult after the Covid-19 pandemic. This course offers a pragmatic and practical approach to managing minor oral surgery within the confines imposed on you in the Post Covid World. Safe and thorough assessment is the key to avoid unnecessary surgery and associated AGPs and when AGPs are necessary, how to manage the surgical task effectively and safely. This hybrid course introduces delegates to a unique Face-to-Face and hands-on experience with senior Teaching Faculty of the Dental Faculty of RCSI in our state-of-the-art clinical laboratory facilities. Delegates will have access to our bespoke on-line preparatory component, which they can study at their leisure in advance to prepares them for the hands-on component. Both components are included in the registration fee. Demand for places is normally high so we recommend early booking.
Testimonials
Course Presenters
Andrew Bolas, Kate Farrell, Gerry Kearns, John Marley, Victoria Stewart
Dr. Bolas qualified at Queens University Belfast BDS in 1991. He holds FFDRCSI Oral Surgery 1994, FDSRCS(Ed) Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine 1995, MSc Dental Radiology from Kings College London and FICD 2018. He is lecturer in Dental Radiology at Dublin Dental University Hospital from 2003 to present.
Dr. Farrell is an Oral Surgeon who works between private practice and Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin. She qualified from her undergraduate and postgraduate from Trinity College Dublin. She holds an MFD, FFD OSOM and FFD OS from the RCSI.
Venue
Hybrid: With online lectures in advance and Face-to-Face in the Clinical Skills Facility at RCSI on October 12th.
Sponsors
Please note we are offering two different sessions of the same course:
AM Session: 08:00 - 12:30 or PM Session: 12:30 - 17:00
Register here for the PM Session
Practical Minor Oral Surgery Course (PM SESSION)
The Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI is pleased to announce a Practical Minor Oral Surgery Course, which will be delivered in a hybrid format.
The hands-on component will be held face-to-face on Saturday, October 12th 2024 at RCSI’s state-of-the-art academic and education building, located at No. 26 York Street, Dublin 2.
Those taking the hands-on component will have access to our bespoke online preparatory component, which they can study at their leisure in advance (from Saturday, September 28th, 2024).
Introduction
Things have changed. Our approach to practice and the management of your patients has become significantly more difficult after the Covid-19 pandemic. This course offers a pragmatic and practical approach to managing minor oral surgery within the confines imposed on you in the Post Covid World. Safe and thorough assessment is the key to avoid unnecessary surgery and associated AGPs and when AGPs are necessary, how to manage the surgical task effectively and safely. This hybrid course introduces delegates to a unique Face-to-Face and hands-on experience with senior Teaching Faculty of the Dental Faculty of RCSI in our state-of-the-art clinical laboratory facilities. Delegates will have access to our bespoke on-line preparatory component, which they can study at their leisure in advance to prepares them for the hands-on component. Both components are included in the registration fee. Demand for places is normally high so we recommend early booking.
Testimonials
Course Presenters
Andrew Bolas, Kate Farrell, Gerry Kearns, John Marley, Victoria Stewart
Dr. Bolas qualified at Queens University Belfast BDS in 1991. He holds FFDRCSI Oral Surgery 1994, FDSRCS(Ed) Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine 1995, MSc Dental Radiology from Kings College London and FICD 2018. He is lecturer in Dental Radiology at Dublin Dental University Hospital from 2003 to present.
Dr. Farrell is an Oral Surgeon who works between private practice and Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin. She qualified from her undergraduate and postgraduate from Trinity College Dublin. She holds an MFD, FFD OSOM and FFD OS from the RCSI.
Venue
Hybrid: With online lectures in advance and Face-to-Face in the Clinical Skills Facility at RCSI on October 12th.
Sponsors
Please note we are offering two different sessions of the same course:
AM Session: 08:00 - 12:30 or PM Session: 12:30 - 17:00
Register here for the AM Session
CBCT Level 1 Training for General Practitioners
The Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI is pleased to announce a CBCT Level 1 Training Course for General Practitioners, which will be delivered in a hybrid format.
Do you refer patients for CBCT?
Do you get the scan back with no report?
“CBCT for general practitioners” aims to assist dentists who refer patients for cone beam scans to get the most from their scans. Course content will be delivered through a blended approach, with online pre-recorded lectures covering the theoretical aspects of cone beam computed tomography, and in person practical tuition on the viewing, manipulation and interpretation of CBCT images.
The syllabus for the course has been structured to meet the Level 1 training requirements as described by the European Academy of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology and mandated by the Dental Council of Ireland.
Regulatory inspectors will frequently ask dental practitioners who use CBCT if they have Level 1 and Level 2 training. Successful completion of this Level 1 training program will allow practitioners progress to a Level 2 course which covers the subject matter for those who take their own scans.
Topics covered in this course will include, radiation physics, radiation protection, regulation in Ireland, radiographic anatomy, and the radiographic appearance of pathology.
The hands-on component will be held face-to-face on Wednesday, October 23rd 2024 at RCSI’s state-of-the-art academic and education building, located at No. 26 York Street, Dublin 2.
Dr. Bolas qualified at Queens University Belfast BDS in 1991. He holds FFDRCSI Oral Surgery 1994, FDSRCS(Ed) Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine 1995, MSc Dental Radiology from Kings College London and FICD 2018. He is lecturer in Dental Radiology at Dublin Dental University Hospital from 2003 to present.
Annual Scientific Meeting 2024
Welcome to the registration page for the Faculty of Dentistry RCSI Annual Scientific Meeting 2024. The event titled 'A Day in the Life of a Dentist' will take place at the splendid contemporary and historic surrounding of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland on October 25th & 26th 2024.
Please visit our dedicated conference website for full programme details: asm.facultyofdentistry.ie
