Annual Fees of the RACDS are based on a financial year (1 July – 30 June).
Payment is due by 30 June each financial year.
You can pay your fees online via the RACDS Member Portal using your username and password to log in. Your invoice can be downloaded and paid through the portal. Your tax receipt will be automatically emailed after you have paid your invoice.
RACDS uses a secure payment gateway that accepts Mastercard or VISA.
The Annual fee can also be paid by direct deposit / electronic funds transfer (EFT). Please find the college bank details on your annual fee notice, and ensure you include your surname and ID in the payment description so we can match your deposit to your RACDS profile.
If you would like support paying your invoice, please email [email protected] with your member ID and preferred contact details.
Currently, automatic renewal payments are not available. Should you like to express your interest in the College considering this option, please contact [email protected].
Currently, the only payment by instalments available is for OMS Trainees undertaking the OMS Accredited Training Program. Otherwise, membership fees are not payable in instalments. Should you have any need to discuss your circumstances with the College surrounding the payment of your annual fee, please contact [email protected]
Payment is due by 30 June each financial year. Unpaid annual fees for Fellows and Members by the 31st of August each year will attract a monthly late payment surcharge. If annual fees remain unpaid 6 months after the due date, your membership will be lapsed. To retain your status as a Member or Fellow and continue enjoying member benefits—including the use and display of your Testamur and designated post-nominals—you must maintain ongoing payment of your annual fees with the College, as required by the Constitution.
No, you will only need to pay one annual fee if you hold a qualification in GDP/PDS and SDP.
Yes, the refund policy can be found here. For further questions please contact [email protected].
Your invoices are available in your member dashboard. Simply head to www.racds.org and sign in using the ‘Sign in’ icon at the top of the page.
If you have forgotten or wish to reset your password, you can use the reset/forgotten password link on the login page.
We would recommend deciding what program or exam you are interested or alternatively the type of Membership or Fellowship you wish to hold. For further guidance, you can also contact the College at [email protected] to arrange to speak to someone who can help.
Complete the application form online here.
Affiliate membership is a fantastic opportunity to access various member benefits and remain affiliated with the College. Your timeline of progression through College membership is at your discretion however to achieve Membership or Fellowship there are specific eligibility requirements that must be met to be eligible to apply for these levels of membership.
- Successful completion of pathway requirements
- Complete Admission to Membership/Fellowship Application Form and payment of admission fee
- Application is processed, and Board of Directors confers admission application (at next quarterly meeting)
- RACDS issues documents verifying Fellowship including Annual Fee invoice
- Applicant pays RACDS Annual Fee (ongoing yearly payment)
- Fellowship confirmed (receive Testamur)
No, completing an exam or program does not automatically grant you membership, you must apply and be formally admitted. This also applies even if you already have Membership/Fellowship with the College.
Once your Admission to Membership/Fellowship Application Form has been processed and your admission fee has been paid, the Board of Directors will confer your admission application at the next quarterly meeting. More information on admission to Membership can be found here.
Yes, you can hold multiple memberships at the same time, however the display of your designated post-nominals is restricted in some case. Refer to “How should I display my postnominal?” for more information.
Individuals can display postnominals from both general and specialist streams concurrently, but not Membership and Fellowship from the same stream. For example, FRACDS(GDP) supersedes MRACDS(PDS). The list below provides examples of post-nominals that can be jointly displayed.
- MRACDS(GDP) and MRACDS(PDS)
- MRACDS(SDP) and MRACDS(PDS)
- FRACDS(GDP) and MRACDS(GDP)
Affiliates admitted part of the way through their membership fee, will have the unamortised amount of the annual fee credited again the Member/Fellows annual fee.
Please contact the College at [email protected].
The RACDS are committed to delivering maximum value for your membership. For further details on the benefits of membership please click here.
If you are over 65, retired members are entitled to access all the same benefits of Membership/Fellowship at no further cost. If you have retired, please email [email protected] with your last date of practice and we will update your records accordingly.
If you are under 65 years of age, you may be eligible for an annual fee reduction. Please contact the College at [email protected].
If you let your membership lapse (i.e. your annual fee remains unpaid for 6 months after the due date), you will automatically cease to be a member of the College and will no longer be able to represent yourself as by your awarded membership category.
Use of RACDS postnominals and College crest (logo) is preserved for Members and Fellows of the College in accordance with the College’s Constitution. As a ceased Member/Fellow, you can no longer represent yourself as an RACDS Member/Fellow and, therefore, must remove the display of any RACDS postnominal, testamur or College crest (logo), including, but not limited to, signatures, websites, and online profiles.
Should you wish to be reinstated as a member, please contact the College at [email protected]
Please contact the College at [email protected].
Your contact information can be updated through your member dashboard, which can be accessed via the RACDS website.
The College has Regional Committees which consist of Fellows and Members who volunteer their time to be a local point of contact for our members. These committees are responsible for arranging educational and social events for their region. For more information about what regions our Regional Committees cover and contacts, click here. For upcoming events, click here.
Contact the College at [email protected] or call the College office on +61 2 9262 6044 / 1800 688 339.
You must meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete the Primary Dental Sciences (PDS) Examination. To enrol for the examination, you must hold Affiliate Membership with the College. For more information click here.
The Primary Dental Sciences Examination assesses theoretical knowledge in the six (6) basic science subjects that are the foundation of sound clinical dental practice.
Visit the member webpage on our website for information on the RACDS admission process.
Admission to Membership is not granted automatically, successful candidates must apply via the Admission to Membership/Fellowship application form to be admitted. The payment of an ongoing Annual Fee is required to maintain access to member benefits including the use of your Testamur and designated post-nominal- MRACDS(PDS).
No. The use of the post-nominal MRACDS(PDS) is contingent upon being formally admitted by the Board and maintaining your College Membership through the payment of an ongoing annual fee.
There are no restrictions on the timeframe since passing the Primary Dental Sciences Examination to apply for Membership. However, we encourage you apply shortly after completion to reap the benefits of Membership with the College and receive your Testamur.
Yes, there are no restrictions on how long ago you passed the Primary Examination to be eligible to apply for MRACDS(PDS) however you must meet the eligibility criteria.
No, you do not need to attain Membership in Primary Dental Sciences before pursuing Specialist Membership however you do need to meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant Specialist Membership pathways. For more information click here.
Individuals who have been granted Membership in Primary Dental Sciences are entitled to use MRACDS(PDS). This does not permit you to use MRACDS(GDP) as this is strictly for individuals who complete the MRACDS(GDP) Program.
Individuals can display postnominals from both general and specialist streams concurrently, but not MRACDS and FRACDS from the same stream for example, FRACDS(GDP) supersedes MRACDS(PDS). The list below provides examples of post-nominals that can be jointly displayed.
MRACDS(GDP) and MRACDS(PDS)
MRACDS(SDP) and MRACDS(PDS)
FRACDS(SDP) and MRACDS(PDS)
No, the Board of Directors admit individuals to a category of Membership or Fellowship after reviewing and approving their eligibility for the postnominal to which they are applying for.
You will be required to apply for MRACDS(PDS) and pay a once off admission fee however you will only pay one annual fee.
Your timeline of progression through College membership is at your discretion however to achieve Fellowship there are specific eligibility requirements that must be met to be eligible to apply for these levels of membership.
The College offers a Primary Dental Sciences Examination Exemption pathway to fast track you to Fellowship, to check eligibility please click here.
No. Candidates who are granted an exemption from the Primary Dental Sciences Examination are not eligible to apply for MRACDS(PDS).
You must meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete the MRACDS(GDP) Program. To enrol for the program, you must hold Affiliate Membership with the College. For more information click here.
The MRACDS(GDP) Program is a modular educational program for general dental practitioners which supports the ongoing acquisition of knowledge and skills relevant to practice and provides a systematic approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
There are no restrictions on the timeframe since successfully completing the MRACDS(GDP) Program to apply for Membership. However, we encourage you apply shortly after completion to reap the benefits of Membership with the College and receive your Testamur.
Admission to Membership is not granted automatically, successful candidates must apply via the Admission to Membership/Fellowship application form to be admitted. The payment of an ongoing Annual Fee is required to maintain access to member benefits including the use of your Testamur and designated post-nominal- MRACDS(GDP).
No. The use of the post-nominal MRACDS(GDP) is contingent upon being formally admitted by the Board and maintaining your College Membership through the payment of an ongoing annual fee.
No, you do not need to attain Membership in GDP before pursuing Specialist Membership however you do need to meet the eligibility criteria for the relevant Specialist Membership pathways. For more information click here.
Individuals who have been granted Membership in General Dental Practice are entitled to use MRACDS(GDP).
Individuals can display postnominals from both general and specialist streams concurrently, but not MRACDS and FRACDS from the same stream for example, FRACDS(GDP) supersedes MRACDS(GDP). The list below provides examples of post-nominals that can be jointly displayed.
MRACDS(GDP) and MRACDS(PDS)
MRACDS(GDP) and MRACDS(SDP)
FRACDS(GDP) and MRACDS(SDP)
No, the Board of Directors admit individuals to a category of Membership or Fellowship after reviewing and approving their eligibility for the postnominal to which they are applying for.
You will be required to apply for MRACDS(GDP) and pay a once off admission fee however you will only pay one annual fee.
You must meet the eligibility criteria and successfully complete the Fellowship Examination (GDP). To enrol for the examination, you must hold Affiliate Membership with the College. For more information click here.
The Fellowship Examination (GDP) is an assessment of clinical and the
Visit the Fellow webpage on our website for information on the RACDS admission process.
Candidates who have completed a University higher degree in research or a degree leading to a specialist qualification in the health sciences which is no less than two (2) years full time study or its equivalent may be eligible for an exemption from the Primary Dental Sciences Examination. Find out more information here.
No. The use of the post-nominal FRACDS(GDP) is contingent upon being formally admitted by the Board and maintaining your College Membership through the payment of an ongoing annual fee.
No, the Board of Directors admit individuals to a category of Membership or Fellowship after reviewing and approving their eligibility for the postnominal to which they are applying for.
You will be required to apply for FRACDS(GDP) and pay a once off admission fee however you will only pay one annual fee.
Membership in Specialist Dental Practice (SDP) is available in ten specialties and there are three pathways to Membership in SDP. For more information click here.
There are ten specialist disciplines recognised by the College. For further information click here.
No, this is not possible because Fellowship in SDP supersedes Membership in SDP. To sit the Fellowship Examination in SDP, you must have Membership in SDP first, so you cannot apply for both simultaneously.
If you are a Member or Fellow in General Dental Practice you can pursue Specialist Dental Practice. Specialist Dental Practice is intended for people practicing as specialists. A general dentist who is interested in a specialist discipline but who does not hold any specific qualifications in that field will not be eligible to sit a Membership examination in Specialist Dental Practice. The RACDS has many Members and Fellows who have chosen to undertake Membership and/or Fellowship in both fields.
No. The use of the post-nominal MRACDS(SDP)/FRACDS(SDP) is contingent upon being formally admitted by the Board and maintaining your College Membership or Fellowship through the payment of an ongoing annual fee.
No, the Board of Directors admit individuals to a category of Membership or Fellowship after reviewing and approving their eligibility for the postnominal to which they are applying for.
You will be required to apply for MRACDS(SDP)/FRACDS(SDP) and pay a once off admission fee however you will only pay one annual fee.