The Fellowship Examination in General Dental Practice is the final stage in attaining Fellowship with the College. It is an assessment of clinical and theoretical knowledge in an experiential context, over a broad base of general dental practice.
Event information
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- $5,035 - Enrolment for both Parts I and II
- $2,995 - Enrolment for Part l or Part ll only
The Fellowship Examination in General Dental Practice is the final stage in attaining Fellowship with the College. It is an assessment of clinical and theoretical knowledge in an experiential context, over a broad base of general dental practice.
Online
The level of expectation is specifically set at the experienced general practitioner level and not the specialist level.
Key dates:
Written Paper (General): Monday, 12 January 2026
Written Paper (Elective): Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Viva Voce Examinations: Monday, 19 January – Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Location: Online
Price:
Enrolment for both Parts I and II – $5,035
Enrolment for Part l or Part ll only – $2,995
Examination Format:
The Fellowship Examination consists of two sections:
Part I: General Dentistry
– Written paper of three (3) hours duration (five short essay questions, approximately 35 minutes each)
– Viva voce (oral) examination of 30 minutes’ duration including oral examination across the scope of General Dentistry and discussion of a specific clinical case
Part II: Elective
Candidates select one (1) of the following three (3) topics:
I. Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology
II. Periodontics, Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
III. Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
– Written paper of three (3) hours’ duration
– Viva voce (oral) examination of 35 minutes’ duration including oral examination of the Elective Section and discussion of a clinical case
For more detailed information on the Fellowship Examination (GDP) please click here.
Eligibility:
The Fellowship Examination (GDP) is open to candidates who have passed, or been granted exemption from the Primary Dental Sciences Examination, or have gained Membership in General Dental Practice through the MRACDS(GDP) Program. Candidates must have completed their undergraduate degree at least three years prior to enrolling, have a minimum of two years clinical experience and hold registration to practice dentistry with a recognised registering body.
To check whether you’re eligible for the Primary Dental Sciences Examination Exemption pathway please click here.
Enrolment closes: Sunday, 23 November 2025
To enrol, simply click on the “Sign in to Register” button located in the right-hand panel, and log in using your RACDS credentials. If you are already logged in, please click the “Register Now” button. Please ensure to complete the registration process entirely.
Important notes:
- Candidates are required to hold membership with RACDS prior to enrolling – apply for Affiliate Membership now. If you hold an active Subscription you are eligible to apply.
- Candidates are required to submit a profile photo before checkout. The photo needs to be with light/white plain background and sharp under 5MB.
- The College does not set any specific requirements for demonstration of English language skills however it should be noted that all assessments are written and marked in English and that proficiency in English at the level equivalent to a 7.5 in all subjects in the IELTS (or a B in the OET) is expected of candidates in all assessments.
- Candidates who have submitted an application for exemption from the Primary Dental Sciences Examination and have enrolled to sit for the Fellowship Examination (GDP) will be accepted on a provisional basis, pending the outcome of such exemption application. An outcome on the exemption application prior to the Fellowship Examination (GDP) is not guaranteed and subject to the date of submission.
- The written paper and viva voce will be conducted remotely via computer-based examination software. Examinations are recorded as per the RACDS Recording of Examinations Policy, and candidates must consent to recording upon enrolment.
- Candidates who are successful in the General or Elective section only will be granted credit for that section. Candidates may then present at a later examination for the section which they have failed. This credit is valid for a maximum period of three years, following which the candidate will be required to present for the full examination (both General and Elective sections).
- The enrolment fee may be refunded as per the RACDS Refund Policy.
- Enrolment is valid only for the examination sitting to which the candidate has been admitted.
- The College reserves the right to amend the timing and dates of examinations whenever conditions warrant. Where examinations are cancelled or postponed, a full refund of the examination enrolment fee will be issued. The College takes no responsibility for any other costs incurred by the candidate.
- All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD).