MRACDS(Orth)
In 2007 the inaugural conjoint Membership examination in Orthodontics was held with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. This conjoint examination will be held again in 2008. Candidates are advised to consult the website of the RCS(Edinburgh) in regard to the Regulations for Examinations. Please click on the following URL: http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/site/561/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=561
Procedure for Membership RACDS
1. Enrol in RACDS (A$242.00 plus GST) Enrolment Form 
2. Complete Application for Membership Examination form
Cost of Examination (A$2381.00) Registration form 
3. Closing date for registrations 01 September 2008
Dates of Examination: 24 – 28 November, 2008
Venue: University of Adelaide, School of Dentistry
Coordinator: Professor Wayne Sampson
For further information, please contact us.
The following is an extract from the Appendix to the Regulations for Examination
In Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Special Needs Dentistry. This Appendix should be read in conjunction with the College Regulations for Examination and Fellowship.
2. General
2.1 Award of Membership in the Special Fields of Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, or Special Needs Dentistry
The Board of Studies in each Special Field shall recommend to Council the admission to Membership (MRACDS) those candidates who have successfully completed the Parts of the Examination, viz.
(a) Membership Examination
3. Membership Examination in a Special Field
3.1 Eligibility for Membership Examination
(a) Applicants for assessment of eligibility for Examination, leading to Membership in a Special Field must produce evidence of undertaking, or having previously completed, a full time, supervised training program of advanced training of a minimum of three years full time duration leading to the degree of Master or Clinical Doctorate in an Approved Program, or an equivalent course and qualification as approved by the Council of the College on the recommendation of the Board of Studies (see clause 41 of the Regulations for Examination and Fellowship).
(b) Formal training shall have been under the supervision of a teaching authority approved by the Council of the College on the recommendation of the Board of Studies and shall have been designed to give knowledge and experience in all areas of study in the Special Field (see 3.4 below).
(c) Candidates may sit for the Examination for Membership in a Special Field at the time of completing, or following completion of, an Approved Program or an equivalent course and qualification as specified above.
3.2 Areas of Study
Candidates are referred to the guidelines for each Special Field in relation to the areas of study required for Membership (see clauses 8 - 12).
3.3 Assessment
Candidates are advised to consult the website of the RCS(Edinburgh) in regard to the Regulations for Examinations for the format of this examination.
3.4 Award of Membership
3.4.1 The Boards of Studies shall recommend to Council, the award of Membership to those candidates who successfully complete the Membership Examination.
3.4.2 For those candidates who are completing an Approved program, Membership in that Special Field shall not be awarded until the College receives formal advice from the University that all components of the university degree have been successfully completed. This must occur within 12 months of the candidate sitting the Membership Examination.
SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION - RCS (Edinburgh)
Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry and the pathological sciences including immunology and microbiology fundamental to an understanding of all aspects of Orthodontics. They should be familiar with the principles of the aetiology, pathogenesis and prevention of oral diseases, especially as they are applied to Orthodontics. They should also be familiar with current developments in dental and bio-materials science relevant to the practice of Orthodontics.
Familiarity with the published literature pertinent to all aspects of Orthodontics is essential.
Candidates should also have knowledge of the following:
(i) normal growth and development with particular reference to the craniofacial complex,the dentition and soft tissuemorphology;
(ii) disorders of growth and development as they affect the above regions in relation to Orthodontics; the aetiology of malocclusion and dentofacial deformity;
(iii) psychological development and behaviour relevant to Orthodontics;
(iv) genetics relevant to Orthodontics;
(v) variations in the development of occlusion; the recognition of abnormal variation and of the need to take interceptive measures;
(vi) the diagnosis and treatment of oral disease in children and the relationship between Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry; the principles of medical and surgical practice related to the treatment of facial deformity; minor oral surgery in children;
(vii) the principles of radiography and radiology relevant to Orthodontics;
(viii) assessment of malocclusion and treatment planning in relation to general and dental health;
(ix) the construction, use and management of removable, functional and fixed appliances and their underlying mechanical principles;
(x) epidemiology, biometry, medical statistics, and computer based technology applicable to Orthodontics;
(xi) materials used in Orthodontics;
(xii) adult Orthodontics;
(xiii) oral health and health education;
(xiv) health and safety;
(xv) legislation and ethics;
(xvi) surgery and personnel management;
(xvii) finance.
CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS SYLLABUS IS INDICATIVE OF THE AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF CANDIDATES. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE EXHAUSTIVE OR TO EXCLUDE OTHER ITEMS OF KNOWLEDGE WHICH ARE OF SIMILAR RELEVANCE.
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