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Annual Retention Fee for Auxiliary Dental Workers 2026-2027

27 May 2026

The annual retention fee for Auxiliary Dental Workers is due by the 31st of August 2026.

Payments can now be made online, Fees and Online Payments – Dental Council of Ireland. Payzone are a third-party vendor, updating details on the payment system will not change your details in the Register. You must contact us directly to change your details in the respective Register info@dentalcouncil.ie

The Annual Retention Fees are:

  • Clinical Dental Technicians €60.00
  • Dental Hygienists €40.00
  • Orthodontic Therapists €35.00
  • Dental Nurse €20.00

Please ensure you pay the retention fee payment.

The application fee is for first time applicants applying for registration. An application fee cannot be processed for a retention fee payment.

Further details regarding the Annual Retention Fee Period FAQ-Auxiliaries-Dental-Workers 2026.