Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Australian postgraduate professional education body
The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) is a postgraduate professional education body established in 1965 to provide a broad range of activities to enhance the professional development of both general and specialist dentists through individually actioned studies and examinations leading to Membership or Fellowship of the College.
Overview
RACDS was established to promote high standards of postgraduate education in the dental profession, and to recognise both general and specialist dentists who have undertaken postgraduate training. RACDS provides ongoing professional development, mentoring and networking opportunities to its thousand of candidates, Fellows and Members. While it is a global organisation, its headquarters are in the Sydney CBD in Sydney, Australia.
Fellowship
Successful completion of college examinations provides RACDS candidates with Membership or Fellowship with the College, and as such allows the use of prestigious post-nominals (MRACDS or FRACDS). Membership or Fellowship is awarded in the following disciplines:
General Dental Practice
Specialist Dental Practice - Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral Medicine, Paediatric Dentistry and Prosthodontics
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Key Personnel
Board Members 2026–2027
Senior Management Team
Director of Education – Chris Little
Eithne Irving, Chief Executive Officer
Director of Corporate Services – Michael Feliciano
Director of Marketing – Emma Gibson (Acting – Susan Hando)
Patronage
Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro Governor-General of New Zealand.
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