ISFE Orthodontics Part B

Overview

Part B of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Orthodontics is a structured clinical and oral assessment that evaluates your ability to apply advanced orthodontic knowledge, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making in consultant-level scenarios. It confirms your readiness for independent practice and eligibility for fellowship.

The College acts as the Secretariat of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations Boards in Dental Specialties and is responsible for the professional conduct of the examinations on behalf of the Faculties of Dental Surgery of the:

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Sit your exam with us

By sitting your ISFE Orthodontics examinations through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you’ll gain expert support and valued professional benefits.

Personalised candidate support

Personalised assistance from the College’s experienced examinations team
Clear guidance and resources to support your exam preparation

Professional recognition

Confirms your readiness for independent clinical leadership in orthodontics
Recognised across the UK and Ireland by all four Surgical Royal Colleges

Career advancement

Eligible for fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Use of respected postnominals to reflect your advanced specialist status

Diploma of Fellowship

Award of the Diploma of Fellowship in a specific specialty indicates that a candidate has attained the knowledge and experience, as well as satisfied the necessary training programme requirements, to proceed to independent practice as a consultant within their specialty.

Successful candidates affiliate to one of the partner Colleges once they have met all requirements: information on affiliation is available from each of the partner Colleges.

Content

Location: Glasgow
Examination date: 20–21 November 2025
Fees: £1,750 (Part B one section resit – Clinical or Management – £875)
Open for applications

The application form can be found further down this page, under Documentation.

To sit Part B of the ISFE in Orthodontics, you must:

Have successfully passed Part A of the ISFE in Orthodontics
Be enrolled in a recognised UK or Irish specialty training programme in Orthodontics, approved by the General Dental Council (GDC) or the Dental Council of Ireland
Have completed the appropriate amount of full-time equivalent specialty training, as outlined in the current examination regulations
Obtain formal approval from your postgraduate dental dean or training programme director
Submit all required documentation and meet the application deadlines set by the Intercollegiate Board

Log in or create an account
Access the College’s secure examinations portal through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Complete the application form
Enter your details and confirm your eligibility, including successful completion of ISFE Part A.
Upload supporting documents
Provide all required documentation, including confirmation of satisfactory training progress and any additional materials specified for Part B.
Pay the exam fee
Secure your place by submitting payment through the online portal.
Receive confirmation
Once your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with joining instructions and exam information.

Documentation

Before applying for this examination, ensure you have read and understood the documentation and regulations below. Some of these documents may have changed since the last time you read them.