Policy

The Dental Schools Council is a membership organisation which represents the voices of world leading dental schools across the UK and Ireland. Together, we engage in representative and policy work to ensure that the voice of dental schools is recognised for its expertise, innovation and commitment to maintain and improve quality in dental education, clinical training and research.

There are two operating groups associated with the Dental Schools Council:

The Senior Officers Group (DSCSOG)

The Senior Officers Group is an affiliate group of the Dental Schools Council. Its membership consists of the most senior administrative staff member in each dental school. The group provides a forum for the dissemination and sharing of managerial good practice and works in partnership with the Dental Schools Council on strategies and policies of significance to dentistry in the UK.

The Education Committee (DSCEC)

The Education Committee collaborate to share best practice in dental education and training. The Committee is composed of the heads of dental education from member dental schools. As Education Leads, they manage the curricula within their schools and ensure that graduates are able to meet the needs of their future roles as dentists.