ISFE Paediatrics Part B | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Overview

Part B of the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination in Paediatric 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 paediatric dental 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 sitting your ISFE Paediatric Dentistry examinations through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, you’ll gain expert support and valued professional benefits.

Personalised candidate support

One-to-one guidance from the College’s experienced examinations team
Access to preparation materials

Professional recognition

Confirms your readiness for independent consultant-level practice
Recognised by all four Surgical Royal Colleges in the UK and Ireland

Career advancement

Eligible for fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Use of respected postnominals to demonstrate your specialist standing

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: 12–13 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 Paediatric Dentistry, you must:

Have successfully passed Part A of the ISFE in Paediatric Dentistry
Be enrolled in a recognised UK or Irish specialty training programme in Paediatric 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 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 progress in your recognised specialty training programme and any additional materials specified 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 approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with 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.