Tri-collegiate Membership in Paediatric Dentistry (MPaed Dent)

All candidates must provide certified evidence of a primary dental qualification that is approved by the Colleges. 

• Have completed 24 months of full-time or equivalent part-time training acceptable to the Colleges by the date of the examination. The training should preferably be continuous but in some cases breaks in training may be permitted. The total training period should not normally exceed six years.

Candidates must also fulfill one or more of the following criteria:

1. Satisfactorily completed, by the time of the examination, a minimum of 24 months of a full-time three-year training appointment (or part-time equivalent) in a UK training programme as a stipendiary Specialty Trainee Registrar (STR) with a training number.
2. Satisfactorily completed, by the time of the examination, a minimum of 24 months of a full-time three-year specialist training appointment (or part-time equivalent) overseas or in the EEA that is approved by the Colleges.
3. Obtained a Masters or Clinical Doctorate degree which parallels the training programme completed by an STR (outlined in the above criteria).
4. Be registered as a Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry in the UK.

If candidates wish to apply under 2 or 3 for entry to the examination, they should submit their portfolio of evidence.

Full details about the eligibility requirements can be found here.

Candidates will be permitted a maximum of four attempts at the examination.

The exam consists of four components. At their first sitting, candidates must attempt all four components. At any subsequent sitting, candidates must attempt all outstanding elements of the exam. 

The exam consists of:

• A written paper of three hours duration.
• Submission of three case presentations;
• Four simulated cases – testing diagnosis and treatment planning.
• A clinical governance project.

Candidates should refer to the Guidance to Candidates document, which contains further information on the exam structure.