In this video, Dr. Farheen Tajammal shares her experience of successfully clearing the Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry (DPCD) exam in March 2025, conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. It provides valuable insights into the exam structure, preparation strategies, and key tips to help candidates approach the process with clarity and confidence.
The Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry (Dip PCD RCSI) is an international exam open to all dentists, in all parts of the world and can be taken at any time following graduation. The examination consists of an MCQ and a Single Best Answer section, and takes the form of an online written paper. There is strong emphasis on clinical practice within both components of this examination.
BOOKS TO STUDY:
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry (Pink Book): https://amzn.to/43cZ6XI
Oxford Handbook of Applied Dental Sciences (Blue Book): https://amzn.to/43gG8iY
Pastest MCQs for Dentistry Third Edition: https://amzn.to/4k0Q3Pd
Pastest EMQs for Dentistry Third Edition: https://amzn.to/4jC019T
Pastest Best of Fives for Dentistry Third Edition: https://amzn.to/3GDRFjC
NICE & BDA Guidelines: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance & https://www.bda.org/advice/
Optional Books:
Master Dentistry Volume I: https://amzn.to/3EBtstK
Master Dentistry Volume II: https://amzn.to/3Sr464J
Oxford Assess and Progress Clinical Dentistry by Nicholas Longridge: https://amzn.to/3Sj2KsL
Clinical Problem Solving in Dentistry: https://amzn.to/3RJZFls
HELPING DENTISTS Course on DPCD Exam: https://www.instagram.com/helpingdentists