Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 114: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding the regulation of dental technicians; and if it is intended to make changes to same in the near future. [34362/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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In December, 2007, a new scheme for the creation of Clinical Dental Technicians was submitted to me by the Dental Council under the Dentists Act, 1985 for my consent. The draft scheme was examined by my officials and I granted my consent to this scheme in July, 2008.

This scheme will set down the training, qualifications and necessary knowledge for an individual to qualify to apply to join the register of Clinical Dental Technicians. This register of Clinical Dental Technicians will be operated by the Dental Council.