The Faculty of Dentistry was founded in 1963 with the core mission of advancing the science, art and practice of dentistry by the promotion of education, study and research. The Faculty is responsible for the maintenance of the highest standards of postgraduate training in both Ireland and other centres around the world. With over 3,000 Fellows, Members, Diplomates and Affiliates globally, its international role, through the provision of programmes and examinations at Membership and Fellowship level, is expansive and encompasses, in particular, the Middle East and Gulf Region, New York, Sudan and Sweden.