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Trigeminal neuralgia is often missed in primary care, but early recognition by general dental practitioners can make a real difference. Our latest #FDJ shows how a local project boosted confidence and awareness in diagnosing this complex pain condition: ow.ly/S20L50XTtji
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FDS Board nominations are open 📣 If you’re ready to influence policy, raise standards and support all our members, submit your nomination by 4 February: ow.ly/zR7o50XSRHh
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The Faculty of Dental Surgery retweeted
The Royal College of Surgeons of England@RCSnews30 Dec 2025
Congratulations to all our members and fellows recognised in the King's New Year Honours List, including previous Council member @scarlettmcnally, recognised for her services to medicine, surgery and the NHS 👏👏 rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events…
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Our College will be closed for the holiday period from 5pm today until 9am on Friday 2 January. See you in the New Year ✨
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Today’s gov response to the NHS dental contract consultation outlines proposed changes, including prioritising urgent care. However, our Dean, Dr Charlotte Eckhardt, warns that patient access won't improve without meaningful reform & new investment. More: ow.ly/JTIh50XKlNI
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Today, the government has expanded the Soft Drinks Levy to milk-based drinks, lowering the sugar threshold to 4.5g/100ml. Our Dean, Dr Charlotte Eckhardt, hails it a “victory for public health” & a “major step for children’s oral health.” More: rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events…
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The Faculty of Dental Surgery retweeted
zmarshman@zmarshman6 Nov 2025
A huge honour to receive the John Tomes medal for research at #Dips2025 in the company of family and friends
The Royal College of Surgeons of England@RCSnews6 Nov 2025
Congratulations to all of our amazing diplomates who are being awarded their #MRCS and #FRCS today. Welcome to our College 🙌 #Dips2025
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Well done to our brilliant diplomates who are collecting their #MFDS today. Welcome to our Faculty 🙌 #Dips2025
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A diplomate accepts his certificate on stage with the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Surgery

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The Faculty of Dental Surgery retweeted
The Royal College of Surgeons of England@RCSnews6 Nov 2025
Bookings are open 📣 Join us 20-21 April to hear from trailblazers including @svig2, Lord Ara Darzi, Member of the House of Lords & @jo_salter. You’ll gain insights from 25+ hours of content covering innovation, training, global surgery & more. ow.ly/ohxT50XnExP #FoSF26
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Tooth decay shouldn’t be the scariest part of Halloween🎃 Dr Eckhardt, our Dean, shared tips to help kids enjoy treats without harming their teeth. We’re calling to lower the SDIL sugar threshold and extend the levy to protect children’s oral health. More: ow.ly/JeAs50XkT5P
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿We enjoyed a fantastic visit to Dundee & Glasgow today with members and colleagues at @NHSTayside, Dundee Dental Hospital and School, and local NHS leaders in Glasgow. Inspiring to see innovation and progress across training and dental care 👇
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🔹 @DundeeDental Dental Connect tackling dental caries in schools & food banks 🔹 Reducing the need for general anaesthesia in anxious dental patients 🔹 Enhanced induction for international medical graduates 🔹 Thiel cadaver training at the surgical skills centre
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Need a quiet study space? As a member, in addition to our historic library in our London HQ, you can access library spaces across the UK and Ireland through the SCONUL Access Scheme. Find a library near you: ow.ly/bqXr50XgaQj
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What if oral cancer treatment could be transformed by understanding its epigenetic roots? Our latest #FDJ explores how reversible molecular changes might shape future diagnosis and therapy. Curious? Read more: ow.ly/EJS250Xh0jU
A page from the FDJ, showing a close-up of dental surgeons performing surgery. Next to this image reads the title, 'Battling oral cancer part 2: tumours, targets and therapies – the role of epigenetics' Authors: StJohn Crean and Peter Thomson

ALT A page from the FDJ, showing a close-up of dental surgeons performing surgery. Next to this image reads the title, 'Battling oral cancer part 2: tumours, targets and therapies – the role of epigenetics' Authors: StJohn Crean and Peter Thomson

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We are delighted to announce Professor Martyn Cobourne as the next Dean of our Faculty of Dental Surgery, following today’s FDS Board meeting. He will take office on 19 June 2026 for a three-year term, succeeding Dr Charlotte Eckhardt. [1/2]
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We extend our thanks to Dr Charlotte Eckhardt for her commitment to the Faculty. Prof Cobourne said: “I’m very honoured to be appointed Dean elect and hope to follow in the excellent footsteps of Charlotte and Matthew before her.” Read more: ow.ly/H8LW50Xe72N [2/2]
Dr Charlotte Eckhardt, current Dean of FDS, stands next to Professor Martyn Cobourne, FDS Dean elect

ALT Dr Charlotte Eckhardt, current Dean of FDS, stands next to Professor Martyn Cobourne, FDS Dean elect

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From anatomy tools to e-textbooks and clinical evidence databases, you can access a whole digital library, available any time, right in your pocket. Read more in our latest #FDJ: ow.ly/i1S350XcgAe

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An overview of the extensive online library resources available to FDS members and how you can access them.

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The Faculty of Dental Surgery@FDS_RCS15 Oct 2025
Which of the below can FDS members access online for free?
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Which of the below can FDS members access online for free?
50%Anatomy resources
0%E-books and journals
50%Specialty updates
0%All of the above
2 votes • Final results
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Our Education Committee is seeking new members to help shape education & career development for SAS dentists. Work with our Faculty and College to represent your colleagues & influence national initiatives. Closes 20 November. For eligibility: ow.ly/7QZ550X7Sfe #SASWeek25
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