FGDP(UK) extends free membership to all UK dental students

Since 2011, the Faculty has offered free membership to undergraduate dental students in years four and five in UK dental schools. However, in response to demand from students in all year groups, membership will now be open from year one onwards. The announcement was made at the British Dental Students’ Association’s Annual Conference in Birmingham.

FGDP Student Members are eligible for a range of benefits relevant to general dental practice to support their studies. These include free online access to the Faculty’s Primary Dental Journal, termly Student Bites newsletters, and the opportunity to access support and connect with peers and dental professionals through the Faculty’s network of local divisions around the UK. Student members also receive discounts on FGDP conferences and events, and a 50 per cent discount on its print edition standards publications. A number of dental schools also have an FGDP(UK) Ambassador to help connect students with the Faculty.