Mr. Fintan Hourihan:

The Dental Council is the regulatory body for the profession. Every dentist must be registered with it in order to practise. Registration is renewed annually. The Dental Council makes it clear in its ethical guide that there is an obligation on dentists to engage in CPD. There is documentation which details what is required, akin to what Senator Colm Burke is used to as a solicitor and similar to the situation for doctors. However, it is an obligation, rather than a mandatory requirement.