The West of Scotland division was set up in 1993 and remains one of the most active divisions of the FGDP in the UK. Currently there are in excess of 120 members. Our diploma study groups have been running throughout this time as the exam changed from the DGDP, to the MFGDP and now to the MJDF. This is the first step on the career pathway for GDPs. There has been a surge of interest in this exam in recent years with our study group full each year and a waiting list for the following year. Details of how to get involved can be found below. Email Clive, Conor or Gerard. We run a very successful annual clinical study day in Glasgow on the first Friday of December. This regularly attracts an audience of over 150 dentists to hear internationally renowned speakers. Details of this year’s speaker, CRA’s Derek Hein, can be found on the home page. A PDF of the flier can be downloaded. You can even book your place with our new on-line booking system. In an effort to encourage DCP's to join the FGDP we hold evening events for the dental team and these have proved to be popular. We are also sponsoring, in conjunction with Scottish Dentist, the Scottish Dental Nurse Award and the Young Scottish Dental Nurse Award. The presentation will be made at our December Study Day. All in all, we are lucky to be part of an active and vibrant division. I would like to thank all our committee members for the time and effort they have spend helping us achieve this over the years.
Charlie Ormond,
Divisional Director
