First of its kind faculty for educators

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has previously successfully launched the UK's only Faculty of Surgical Trainers and is hoping to emulate that success with this first of its kind faculty, focused on promoting, recognising and rewarding teaching, training and education in dentistry.

The Faculty of Dental Trainers (FDT) has been created to enhance the quality of patient care and to ensure that patient needs are met safely. A survey carried out by the college showed that two thirds of respondents would be interested in joining such a faculty. The FDT will be a platform for the recognition of dental trainers both nationally and internationally and will provide a framework to promote and guide trainers throughout their educational careers; it will be open to anyone who can demonstrate their involvement in appropriate dental training, such as qualified dentists, dental nurses, dental hygienists and orthodontic therapists.

To improve the quality of patient care, the FDT will: