LDS

Licence in Dental Surgery

The Licence in Dental Surgery (LDS) is the oldest continuously existing dental qualification in the United Kingdom. Begun in 1860, under a charter by HM Queen Victoria in The 1858 Medical Act, it granted the Royal College of Surgeons the power to institute and hold examinations for the purpose of testing the fitness of persons to practise as dentists and to grant certificates of such fitness.

Documents for candidates

• Regulations
• Application form
• Guidance for candidates
• Frequently asked questions
  
• Learning Outcomes document
• Diversity monitoring form
  
• Reading List

Exam Dates

The following dates have been set for the LDS exam in 2010.

Part 1 will be held at the Royal College of Surgeons on:

• 19th April 2010 - closing date for entries is 5th March 2010
• 7th September 2010 - closing date for entries is 25th June 2010

Part 2 Dental Manikin will be held at the Royal College of Surgeons on:

• 24th July 2010
• 2nd October 2010

Part 2 Other sections will be held at Queen Marys University, London on:

• 23rd July 2010
• 22nd September 2010

Closing date for Part 2 July exam is 23rd April 2010

Closing date for September/October exam is 9th July 2010

Fees

The fee for Part 1 is £475

The fee for Part 2 is £1625