ISFE Restorative Dentistry Part B

Overview

Part B of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Restorative Dentistry is a structured clinical and oral assessment that evaluates your ability to apply advanced clinical knowledge, treatment planning, and decision-making in managing complex restorative cases. It confirms your readiness for independent consultant-level 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 booking your ISFE Restorative Dentistry examinations through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you’ll gain expert support and valued professional benefits.

Personalised candidate support

Access to tailored advice and preparation guidance from the College’s examinations team
Ongoing assistance with application, documentation, and logistics

Professional recognition

Progress to fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Gain respected postnominals that validate your consultant-level expertise

Career advancement

Eligible for 12 months of fellowship with no subscription fee after successful completion
Opportunities to engage with a global community of restorative dental professionals

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: 5–6 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 Restorative Dentistry, you must:

Have successfully passed Part A of the ISFE in Restorative Dentistry
Be enrolled in a recognised UK or Irish specialty training programme in Restorative Dentistry, 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 secure examinations portal through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Complete the application form
Enter your personal details and confirm your eligibility, including successful completion of ISFE Part A.
Upload supporting documents
Submit all required documentation, including confirmation of satisfactory progress in your recognised specialty training programme and any additional materials required for Part B.
Pay the exam fee
Secure your place by submitting payment through the College’s online portal.
Receive confirmation
Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive a confirmation email with full joining instructions and exam details.

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.