The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh has developed a new examination in primary dental care: the Membership in Primary Dental Care (MPDC). The diploma is intended to test the range of knowledge and understanding that underpins clinical patient management within the broadest definition of the primary care setting, recognising the dedication, experience and continuing postgraduate development of the hard-working general dental practitioner (GDP).

The new examination updates and replaces the MGDS RCSEd examination and the first diet is planned for early in 2012.