Dr Enda Whelan

My name is Enda Whelan, I am a general dental practitioner in Portlaoise.

• I qualified as a dentist from University College Cork in 1991.
• Following graduation, I worked in general practice in the UK as an associate in several practices.
• I returned to Ireland in 1995 and worked for a year for the HSE.
• In 1997 I established a new general practice in Portlaoise. This has expanded into a three-surgery practice where I work full time.
• I am an active member of the committee of the Southeast branch of the IDA.
• I have advocated for dentistry on local radio and national TV at the behest of the IDA.
• I was a Trainer on the vocational training scheme for several years during which I mentored new graduates in their first years in general practice.
• I am familiar with the increasing demands and pressure of operating as a GDP.
• Given the opportunity I would hope to use this experience and knowledge to guide future Dental Council decisions for the good of both patient and clinician.
• Most dentists on the dental register are GDP’s however they will hold a minority of positions on the Dental Council. I passionately believe it is essential to have as many GDP’s as possible on Dental Council, to assure our representation at a high level.

I request your vote in the upcoming dental council elections.