Whether you’re a student, an early-career dentist, or an experienced practitioner, RACDS membership provides you with resources, education, support, and recognition.
With over 3,000 dental professionals in our global community, RACDS membership connects you to a network of like-minded peers, empowering you to stay ahead in dentistry through lifelong learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Why Join RACDS?
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Redefine Your Professional Trajectory
RACDS education and training offer an opportunity for both new graduates and experienced dentists to refine their skills, enrich their knowledge, and deepen their understanding of clinical dentistry. Our world-standard, evidence-based education, training, and assessment equip you to attain Membership (MRACDS) or Fellowship (FRACDS) in either General or Specialist Dental Practice.
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Connect with a Global Community
RACDS is more than just about professional growth – it’s about belonging to a supportive global network of like-minded professionals that celebrate your success, offer guidance and share a philosophy of striving for dental excellence for the improvement of oral health in our communities.
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Customise Your Path
Whether you’re in private practice, government health services, academia, or the armed services, RACDS programs align with diverse career paths in dentistry. Attaining Membership or Fellowship with RACDS enhances your qualifications and career prospects, even if you’re pursuing university postgraduate studies.
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Specialise with Confidence
For those seeking specialisation, RACDS offers accredited education and training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, providing a pathway to specialise in diagnosing and treating diseases affecting the mouth, jaw, face, and neck.
Explore our Membership Options
RACDS membership is tailored to support dental professionals at every stage of their journey—from students to experienced dental specialists. There are four membership categories.
Student: For those starting their dental journey.
Affiliate: Connect with the profession and access essential resources.
Member (MRACDS): Mark a key milestone in your professional journey, showcasing broad clinical experience, high ethical standards and breadth of scientific knowledge relevant to clinical practice.
Fellow (FRACDS): Achieve the highest level of professional recognition, demonstrating advanced clinical proficiency, leadership, and critical evaluation and integration of knowledge into clinical practice.
Learn more about each membership option below.
| Student | Affiliate | Member (MRACDS) | Fellow (FRACDS) |
Not ready to become a member?
Stay connected to RACDS. Create a profile here or click the button below to access updates on RACDS events, news, and resources while exploring how membership can enhance your career.
For details on membership costs, visit College fees.
Membership Benefits
Our members receive tailored membership benefits and support from the College. Holding membership with the College and gaining access to member benefits requires the ongoing payment of an annual fee.
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| Online Jobs Board |  | | | |
| Networking events | | | | |
| CPD and eLearning resources | | | | |
| CPD Masterclasses | | | | |
| Member prices and discounts | | | | |
| Publications – College News Magazine and College Yearbook | | | | |
| The Fine Edge of Dentistry Conference | | | | |
| Professional network | | | | |
| ClinicalKey access | | | |
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| Newsbite – our monthly e-newsletter | | | |
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| Closed Facebook groups | | | |
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| Membership banner | | | |
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| Join RACDS Committees | | |
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| Nominate for Board of Directors | | |
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| Full Voting Rights | | |
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| Fellow and Member only events | | |
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| Global recognition with post-nominals | | |
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| RACDS Testamur | | |
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| Access to CPD Tracker | | |
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| RACDS merchandise | | |
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| Find a Dentist directory | | |
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| Improved employment opportunities | | |
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| Volunteering opportunities | | |
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