title: Vocational training in Ireland: an overview.
abstract: Vocational training in dentistry in Ireland was first established in 1999 to introduce new graduates to the practice of dentistry and to provide general dental training. The Vocational Dental Practitioner (VDP) spends two days per week in private practice, two days in the health board and one day on day-release attending lectures. Their salary is paid by the Health Service Executive (HSE). The VDP completes a portfolio book throughout the year to demonstrate their progress. Vocational training is not currently mandatory in Ireland. However it does come highly recommended as an excellent start to any dental career.
authors.affiliation: louisdevereux@msn.com
authors.forename: Louis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Devereux
mesh_terms: D004497:Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007494:Ireland; D011331:Private Practice; D011636:Public Health Dentistry