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Journal of the Irish Dental Association
December 2025/January 2026
Time to recognise dental specialties for a healthier Ireland
IDA membership works for you; Are you ready for Smile agus Sláinte?
caring profession – this year’s Colgate Caring Dentist and Dental Team Awards
Cover image (from left): Sam Prior, Senior Director, Customer Development, UK & Ireland, Colgate; Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2025 Dr Maurice FitzGerald; and, IDA President Dr Will Rymer.
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Humanity in our community
Smile agus Sláinte negotiations must centre care for ourselves, our patients and our profession.
I wish to congratulate all our winners at the annual Colgate Caring Dentist Awards, especially Dr Maurice FitzGerald as overall winner. It was a fabulous story about the absolute best delivery of care in a compassionate and caring way that made a real impact on his patient’s life.
At this year’s Awards, I spoke about the quiet, oen unseen moments that define our profession: the late nights, the anxious patients soothed, the small acts of kindness that never make headlines but build trust every day. I spoke, too, about the emotional cost of caring: the stress, anxiety, and self-doubt that so many of us quietly carry.
Dentistry demands precision and compassion in equal measure, yet it oen leaves little room for vulnerability. We are trained to look aer others but rarely taught how to look aer ourselves. The truth is, fear and care oen live side by side, and acknowledging that is not a weakness, but a sign of our humanity.
As we now approach the phase of engagement with the Minister for Health, the Department of Health, and the HSE on the future of Smile agus Sláinte, this same humanity must shape our approach. These negotiations are not just about contracts or funding models. They are about creating a system that values patients and practitioners alike.
We need a framework that supports sustainable care, where prevention is prioritised, and where the well-being of dental professionals is seen as integral to the health of the nation. Because a profession under pressure cannot deliver its best for patients.
The IDA will continue to represent that truth, that the care we provide to others is inseparable from the conditions that allow us to care well. Our goal is a policy that empowers dentists to work with pride, purpose, and support; one that reflects the reality of modern practice, and the values of compassion and professionalism that define us. We deserve to be treated with the same respect and compassion that we are expected to show our patients, and to be given a real voice in shaping a system that works for everyone.
As I said that evening, professionalism is not about perfection, it is about humanity in your community. And as we move into these crucial discussions, that is the message we must carry: caring for our patients begins with caring for those who provide the care.
Dr Will Rymer IDA President
Time
to
recognise
dental specialties for a healthier Ireland
Ireland stands at a critical juncture in oral healthcare.
Despite the existence of robust specialist training programmes and the Dental Council’s longstanding support for broader recognition, only oral surgery and orthodontics are officially acknowledged as dental specialties. This limited recognition undermines patient safety, professional development, and the integrity of our healthcare system.
The IDA, backed by a wide coalition of stakeholders, is calling for statutory recognition of additional dental specialties – such as periodontics, prosthodontics, paediatric dentistry, and dental public health. These disciplines are vital to modern dental care and are already supported by rigorous postgraduate training programmes. Yet, without formal recognition, patients are le vulnerable to misrepresentation, and qualified specialists remain invisible within the regulatory framework.
A comprehensive specialist register would empower patients to verify credentials, safeguard their financial investments, and ensure access to appropriately qualified professionals. It would also assist with facilitating insurance cover and reduce legal ambiguities in dental litigation. In an era where healthcare is increasingly complex and specialised, transparency is not a luxury – it’s a necessity.
Beyond patient protection, recognising dental specialties is essential for workforce planning and public health policy. Ireland’s reputation as a leader in oral healthcare research and education is at risk if we fail to align with international standards. A regulated register would help retain talent, support integrated care pathways, and reinforce Ireland’s standing in global dentistry.
Professionalism within the dental community also hinges on clarity. With a diverse and international workforce, referral pathways and mentorship depend on knowing who is truly qualified. A specialist register would foster trust, support continuing professional development (CPD), and enhance collaboration across the profession.
The IDA’s recommendations are clear: establish a comprehensive register, align standards with the Irish Committee for Specialist Training in Dentistry, and make the system transparent and accessible. This is not about diminishing the role of general practitioners – it’s about elevating care for all.
Thanks to campaigning by the IDA, this Government has already committed to expanding specialty recognition. Now is the time to act. For the sake of patients, professionals, and the future of Irish dentistry, we must move beyond promises and build a system that reflects the excellence we aspire to.
Fintan Hourihan IDA CEO
Your membership is working for you, everywhere you go.
YOUR IDA MEMBERSHIP WORKS FOR YOU
EVEN WHEN YOU’RE
OFF THE CLOCK
When most people think of IDA membership, they think of clinical support, practice guidance, CPD, and advocacy. But the value of being a member reaches far beyond the clinic door.
Your everyday life benefits too.
n Save on every journey: With your IDA DCI Fuel Card, you save on every litre at DCI partner stations nationwide. Whether you’re driving to the practice, to a conference, or on a family road trip, your membership is saving you money every single time you fill up.
n Lower your mobile bill: With exclusive IDA partner rates from Three Ireland, you can save on your personal or business mobile plans.
n Protect your life outside the practice: Exclusive preferential rates on home and car insurance through Gallagher mean that your IDA membership helps to protect what matters most.
Being part of the IDA isn’t just a professional asset – it’s a daily advantage.
IDA discounts for maternity leave in 2026
The Association has special discounts for part-time dentists, and for self-employed dentists who take maternity leave in 2026.
From the new year, dentists who provide evidence of their earnings falling below €70,000 for the previous year can receive a discount of 20% in their IDA membership.
The Association also offers a 50% discount in the first year of practice for dentists who complete their first year of practice in Ireland, or who arrive in Ireland from overseas.
For self-employed dentists who take maternity leave, we offer six months’ free membership (half the fee) for the year they commence maternity leave.
To find out more, please contact Molly at molly@irishdentalassoc.ie
Are you ready for Smile agus Sláinte?
You can watch back our new series of three webinars, exclusive to and free for IDA members, which discussed the upcoming implementation of Smile agus Sláinte (the National Oral Health Policy).
Topics covered included:
n What does Smile agus Sláinte recommend?;
n How has the IDA prepared to respond?;
n Preparing for reform in general practice;
n The future of the HSE dental service;
n A new future for our dental specialties; and,
n Mandatory CPD – what will the future bring?
HR update
Don’t miss important tax and pensions deadlines
Have you spoken to your accountant about pension auto-enrolment and/or the worker misclassification tax settlement deadline? Don’t forget to ask them about these two important deadlines facing small businesses, including dental practices.
From January 1, Ireland’s new auto-enrolment rules will come into force, and employers who aren’t prepared risk immediate non-compliance. The employer portal will launch in early December, and if you are using the auto-enrolment system, you must register a profile on the employer portal and set up the appropriate payment method by the end of December 2025, so that contributions can begin seamlessly in January 2026.
Separately, Revenue has also set a deadline of January 30, 2026, for businesses to regularise their tax affairs without penalty where workers may have been misclassified. Your accountant should advise you on whether this is an opportunity you need to consider following the recent Karshan judgment of the Supreme Court. The Karshan case is very significant because it provides the definitive test for distinguishing between employees and
contractors in Ireland, according to Claire Davey, tax partner at Crowe Ireland.
Members are advised to seek advice from their accountant on both of these matters. The Association is not able to provide tax or pensions advice to members.
Minimum wage increase
The minimum wage in Ireland will increase to €14.15 per hour from January 1, 2026, an increase of €0.65 from the current rate of €13.50.
Small Benefit Exemption (Voucher) Scheme
For those thinking about giving a token or bonus to staff at the end of the year, the Small Benefit Exemption Scheme represents the most efficient way of rewarding staff and can be both a tax saver and an effective employee incentive. Under the Scheme, employers can give a reward completely tax free each year.
The Small Benefit Exemption limit was increased this year to €1,500. Employers can give up to five vouchers or gis to their employees each tax year. These benefits must not be in cash and the combined value of the five benefits cannot exceed €1,500.
IDA Council – focus on membership engagement and supports for early-career dentists
The Council of the Irish Dental Association is the primary consultative forum for the Association. In recent times the Association has endeavoured to revitalise Council in order to reaffirm our commitment to member engagement. A recent meeting of Council in Galway brought together senior officers, regional representatives, and – for the first time – two undergraduate representatives from our dental schools in Cork and Dublin. Council members discussed a wide range of topics, including preparations for Smile agus Sláinte and the introduction of mandatory CPD, revitalising our regional branches through improved communications, relaunching the mentoring scheme, and enhancing supports for graduate and early-career dentists. Sincere thanks to all who gave their time and energy to participate. The strength and future direction of the Association depend on the dedication of our volunteer leaders.
The IDA Council met recently in Galway. Back row (from le): Dr Tiernan O’Brien; Dr Maura Cuffe; Dr Sarah Edgar; Dr Robin Foyle; IDA CEO Fintan Hourihan; and, IDA President-Elect Dr Bridget Harrington-Barry. Front row (from le): IDA Chief Operations Officer Elaine Hughes; Dr Peter Doyle; Dr Maeibh McNamara; Dr Mairead O’Connor; IDA President Dr Will Rymer; Inez Duane; and, Shane Keating.
The IDA has a range of exciting CPD events planned for 2026.
CPD FOR 2026
JANUARY 2026
January 23 – Hands-on endodontic course for Galway
The IDA is delighted to bring to you a full-day hands-on course in endodontics with local endodontist Dr Eoin O’Morain, assisted by Dr Tomas Ryan, a Dublin graduate who is now based in Manchester as an endodontist. Thanks to Dentsply, this full-day course will take place on January 23 at the Radisson Red Hotel Galway. Full details on our website.
January 31 – National GP meeting, 10.00am-3.00pm, Hilton Hotel Charlemont, Dublin 2
FEBRUARY 2026
February 20 – Digital photography course
Dr Hamza Malik will give a hands-on workshop and demo on digital photography on Friday, February 20, in Dublin. Full details to follow.
February 27 – South East ASM
To book any of these events, go to www.dentist.ie and click on ‘BOOK CPD’.
The South East Region will hold its ASM on Friday, February 27, at Faithlegg House Hotel, Waterford. More details to follow.
APRIL 2026
April 23-25 – Learning by the Lakes – IDA Annual Conference, Great Southern Hotel Killarney
Join us in Killarney for a fantastic line-up of Irish and international speakers, all the latest from our dental suppliers, and a wonderful social programme. All dentists and dental team members welcome.
IDA’s new CPD Development Forum
The Association has initiated a new CPD Development Forum to come up with plans for future delivery of CPD. With the impending introduction of mandatory CPD for the dental profession, it is vital that the IDA stays at the forefront of CPD delivery. The Forum has met a number of times and work is continuing. Speaking aer the first meeting, Forum Chair Dr Kieran O’Connor said: “The purpose of this forum is to examine and assess the current CPD offering from the IDA and to offer recommendations on how to best serve members now and in the future. The group will look at innovative ways of delivering CPD/education and look at schemes/programmes to assist dentists at different stages in their dental careers and professional development”.
Children’s Dentistry in a Day – great success
The IDA in association with the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (EAPD) (Irish Division) held a very successful day recently in Dublin with over 100 delegates attending presentations and workshops from over 20 paediatric specialists. Thanks to all who supported the event.
Medical card scheme continues to falter
The number of persons treated under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) increased slightly to just over 300,000 last year, but is still considerably below where it stood 10 years ago (over 420,000 in 2015), according to the latest (2024) annual report from the HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Service (PCRS). Overall, the report shows that the dental scheme for eligible medical card patients continues to falter at a time when the population is increasing and the number of eligible patients stands at 1.6m. That is why the IDA is continuing to press the Department of Health and the HSE to negotiate an entirely new arrangement for these patients in a format completely different to the current unfit-forpurpose scheme.
Payments and claims
The HSE PCRS report shows that total payments to dentists under the DTSS in 2024 amounted to €69.37m, up from €64.82m in 2023. Payments were distributed across HSE regions, with Dublin and North East receiving
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the highest amount (€15.12m), followed by Dublin and Midlands (€13.35m), and Dublin and South East (€11.98m).
Contractor engagement
As of year-end 2024, there were 931 dentists contracted under the DTSS, including 118 employed directly by the HSE and 24 clinical dental technicians (CDTs). However, the latest November 2025 data shows that the total number of contracts held stands at 847 (including HSE dentists and CDTs). We understand that the number of dentists to whom payments are made stands at just over 600.
The IDA remains committed to supporting and representing dentists who hold DTSS contracts.
If you have any queries in regard to the operation of the DTSS, please contact us in IDA House, or if you wish to join the IDA to obtain advice, please contact molly@irishdentalassoc.ie
Save the date: IDA Annual Conference 2026
April 23-25, Great Southern Hotel Killarney
The IDA will return to the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney from April 23-25, 2026, for our Annual Conference. Join us in ‘Learning by the Lakes’, with a fantastic line-up of Irish and international speakers, all the latest from our dental suppliers, and a wonderful social programme. Full programme available soon.
Céline Higton and David Gerdolle
The IDA is delighted to announce Dr David Gerdolle and Dr Céline Higton (pictured below right) as two of our headline speakers at Annual Conference 2026. These world-renowned presenters will give a hands-on course together on ‘The indirect restoration of a carious tooth’ on Thursday, April 23. This is a very rare opportunity to see these two experts present together. Places will be limited, so early booking is advised.
Practice managers’ day
A full-day course especially designed for practice managers will take place on Saturday, April 25, as
The IDA’s year in review
Our growing community has:
n over 1,700 members across Ireland
n 150 new members this year
part of Annual Conference 2026. The day will feature various presenters, and include topics such as employment law, conflict management, interview techniques, inspections in practice, social media, team-building techniques, plus much more.
A day not to be missed by practice managers.
Media impact:
n 323 media stories
n €1.85m in PR revenue
n a public reach of 64m+ people
Advocacy:
n 261 Oireachtas mentions
n 151 parliamentary questions
n 15 political contributions
Focus for 2026:
n Critical Skills List
n Smile agus Sláinte
CPD:
n 20 hands-on workshops
n 13 webinars
n 20 lectures
n workforce planning
n DTSS reform
n graduate places
Events:
n Annual Conference 2025
n Colgate Caring Dentist and Dental Team of the Year Awards
n HSE Dental Surgeons Seminar
n Children’s Dentistry in a Day
Queries:
n 300 HR/practice queries
n 100 template contracts
THANK YOU.
Together, we move the profession forward.
Focus on public dentistry
Members of the IDA’s HSE Dental Surgeons Group gathered in Kilkenny in October for a fantastic Annual Seminar.
Ann-Marie Hardiman Managing Editor,
Think
Media
Hotel Kilkenny was the venue for this year’s HSE Dental Surgeons Annual Seminar. Throughout the Seminar, attendees engaged with a range of relevant, practical, and informative presentations and workshops from an outstanding line-up of speakers. Interactive presentations and lively Q&A sessions meant that everyone had the chance to be involved.
Group President Dr Maura Cuffe welcomed attendees to the first day of the Seminar, and also remembered former President and longstanding HSE colleague Dr Iseult Bouarroudj, who tragically passed away recently.
IDA President Dr Will Rymer also addressed the Seminar, emphasising that the Association is committed to representing and supporting members working in the public service alongside members in private practice, as we move into a period of significant change for the profession.
Communication and education
The first speaker of the day was Dr Noel Kavanagh, whose presentation gave useful tips on dealing with adverse outcomes. An adverse outcome does not necessarily arise as a result of an error, but whatever the cause, open and transparent communication with patients (and parents), as well as good records of all discussions, are essential. Noel outlined the ASSIST model (Acknowledge, Sorry, Story, Inquire, Solution, Travel) as a helpful approach to addressing these events, saying that research shows that for patients who pursue complaints aer an adverse event, a perception of poor communication and lack of ongoing support is oen more important than the actual adverse event itself.
Dr Isabel Olegário looked at contemporary caries management, and the most upto-date evidence for managing a disease that dentists see every day. She said that no filling can solve the root causes of caries, and dental professionals must work with patients to address dietary and oral hygiene issues, although she acknowledged that this is complex. She said that contemporary caries management centres on behaviour change to enable plaque control, and clinical management based on minimally invasive dentistry (MID) principles. She referred attendees to the International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) and the CariesCare International 4D system (determine risk, detect and assess lesions, decide a plan, do (implement the plan)) for guidance on best practice.
Prof. Rícheal Ní Ríordáin presented her ‘dirty dozen’ of oral medicine in childhood and adolescence, based on cases she has treated at her clinic in Cork and on the evidence base for each condition. She used clinical images as she talked through the aetiologies, differential diagnoses, possible underlying conditions, and treatment approaches for common benign conditions such as recurrent aphthous stomatitis, squamous papilloma, and erythema migrans.
Evidence and experience
Dr Ian Murphy also took an evidence-based and interactive approach to discussing interceptive extraction of first permanent molars. He presented a number of clinical cases, asking ‘Should you restore or extract?’, and said that while there are Royal College of Surgeons guidelines, every case is different. Therefore, the best approach involves applying the evidence in combination with practitioner experience, and shared decision-making with patients/parents. He acknowledged that strict HSE criteria for orthodontics can
IDA President Dr Will Rymer addressed the Seminar, emphasising that the Association is committed to representing and supporting members working in the public service alongside members in private practice, as we move into a period of significant change for the profession.
IDA President Dr Will Rymer addressed the recent HSE Dental Surgeons Seminar in Kilkenny.
create challenges in planning interceptive extractions. He set out some factors that can influence decision-making, such as pain, the prognosis of the tooth, and stage of dental development.
Dr Martina Hayes brought her experience as both practitioner and teacher to her presentation on the past, present and future of clinical dental materials. Post Minamata, dentists are looking to alternatives to amalgam, and Martina discussed the pros and cons of composite resin and glass-ionomer cement, among other preventive and restorative materials. She also discussed digital innovations and the new skillsets involved. She said that challenges for practitioners would include patient expectations, data transfer and GDPR, IT systems, and the risk of losing older skills. However, she said the future for dentistry is positive, with faster workflows, digital patient records and reduced waste among the opportunities.
The last speaker on day one of the Seminar was Dr Siobhan Stapleton, who spoke on the oral health requirements of patients with movement disorders. Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease and cerebral palsy are increasingly common, and all have oral health manifestations. She emphasised the importance of history taking, and assessing cognitive abilities (in relation to consent issues). She advised focusing on dental skillsets and available facilities, rather than purely on a patient’s diagnosis, saying the focus should always be on how we can use the resources we have to deliver an appropriate treatment plan to this cohort of patients.
The spectrum of care
Dr Kirsten FitzGerald opened proceedings on day two with a fascinating presentation on her work at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) Crumlin caring for paediatric patients with cancer. Some 200 children are diagnosed with cancer in Ireland every year, and these patients also have complex oral health needs both during and aer treatment. Kirsten outlined some of the common conditions her team deals with, and the treatment approaches used. She emphasised the need to meet patients “where they are”; oral healthcare is just one of an overwhelming number of issues that these patients and their families deal with, and dental care has to be carried out in the context of everything else going on for that child.
Prof. Jim Lucey was up next with a change of emphasis from the clinical to the personal, as he spoke about achieving balance and well-being in a challenging
Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease and cerebral palsy are increasingly common, and all have oral health manifestations.
profession. He encouraged attendees to familiarise themselves with the Practitioner Health Matters Programme, which offers support to healthcare professionals experiencing mental health or substance misuse difficulties. He acknowledged the tensions involved in working in the public service –governance, management and financial issues can lead to feeling a lack of control, and can affect morale. He said that the wider context of health comes back to the individual clinician – who we are within this system – which makes looking aer individual resilience and well-being all the more important. He spoke about five ways to well-being – give, keep learning, connect, take notice, and be active.
In the final lecture of the Seminar, Dr Jane O’Regan talked ‘pulp, pain and prognosis’, in a very comprehensive presentation with lots of practical examples outlining the pros and cons of various endodontic treatment approaches for immature permanent teeth. From vital pulp therapy and deep margin elevation to irreversible pulpitis, she covered the clinical steps she takes in treatment and the postoperative advice she offers.
In the aernoon, Drs Caitriona Ahern, Kirsten FitzGerald and Isabel Olegário facilitated clinical workshops on oral radiology, paediatric treatment planning, and caries diagnosis and treatment decision-making, respectively, giving attendees the opportunity for some hands-on learning in these vital areas.
Dr Ian Murphy.
A chance to reconnect with colleagues.
Zirkonzahn’s resins for anti-snoring devices
Zirkonzahn’s range of restorative materials includes two resins for milling anti-snoring devices. Temp Premium Flexible Transpa is a transparent resin with, according to the company, improved material properties specifically for the manufacture of bite splints. Zirkonzahn adds that it is characterised by special flexibility and is available in several heights and diameters. Therapon Transpa is a highly transparent resin for bite splints, orthodontic splints and occlusal splints for bruxism, and the company states that it is suitable for long-term use in the mouth. According to Zirkonzahn, the material is particularly biocompatible and stable in the mouth, and is comfortable for patients due to its simple usage and easy cleaning. The company adds that it can be processed and polished easily, shows low abrasion, and is deformation resistant. Blanks are available in a range of diameters, up to 125mm, and heights of up to 40mm.
New Invisalign Palatal Expander System
Align has launched its new Invisalign Palatal Expander (IPE) System. The company states that it is a revolutionary, clinically effective approach to expansion that avoids the challenges of traditional palatal expander appliances because it is a removable, digitally customised, non-metallic appliance driven by gentle, programmed forces rather than fixed mechanical expansion.
Align adds that, combined with Invisalign First aligners and iTero scanning technology, the system provides doctors with a full early intervention treatment
Simple yet dependable root obturation
Coltene states that its ROEKO GuttaFlow 2 delivers simple yet reliable root obturation to support highly effective endodontic procedures. The company says that it features excellent flow properties as a flowable, non-heated gutta-percha that doesn’t shrink, but rather expands slightly to increase adherence and facilitate simple yet precise placement in the canal. Coltene adds that the material also optimises workflow efficiency by providing gutta-percha and sealer in a single application, while its radiopacity makes ongoing monitoring straightforward. With confidence that a tight seal is achieved, clinicians can trust the ROEKO GuttaFlow 2 in a broad range of endodontic scenarios, according to Coltene.
solution, which achieves both skeletal and dental arch expansion. According to the company, approximately 20% of orthodontic cases worldwide are Phase I, and 45% of these cases could require skeletal arch expansion. Align states that the IPE treatment delivers mid-palatine suture expansion, and credits the iTero scanner with making the IPE easy to incorporate into the practice workflow. According to Align, it comes with fewer complications and emergency visits than traditional appliances, potentially saving chair time.
Henry Schein’s Practice Pink Programme for
Henry Schein has kicked off its 2025 Practice Pink Programme, an annual global initiative aimed at raising awareness of, and supporting efforts to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. The company states that over the past 19 years, the Programme has contributed more than US $2.1m to cancerrelated causes, helping to advance vital research, expand access to care, and promote healthcare worldwide. Through the Programme, Henry Schein says that it assists dental and medical healthcare professionals in raising awareness and providing support to help find a cure for cancer. According to the company, by offering its
cancer awareness
customers a variety of pink products, the Practice Pink Programme advances important cancer research and prevention efforts.
As part of the company’s participation in the Practice Pink Programme, Henry Schein Ireland donates a percentage of the company’s sales in October and November from selected pink products to Childhood Cancer Ireland to support the organisation’s work to achieve health justice for all children diagnosed with cancer in Ireland.
Mark Hillebrandt, Vice President and Chief Digital Officer, Henry Schein, commented: “Practice Pink is a simple yet powerful way for our global healthcare community to come together through small actions, like customers choosing a pink product, that can advance important work and reflect our shared commitment to health, hope, and healing”.
The caring profession
This year’s Colgate Caring Dentist and Dental Team Awards once again showcased the marvellous work done by dentists all over Ireland.
Ann-Marie Hardiman Managing Editor, Think Media
The Colgate Caring Dentist and Dental Team Awards ceremony is always a highlight of the year for the profession, and this year was no different, as nominees and their colleagues and families gathered on November 8 to pay tribute to the very best in Irish dentistry.
Alongside MC Anton Savage, IDA President Dr Will Rymer and Sam Prior, Senior Director, Customer Development, UK & Ireland Colgate, were delighted to congratulate the nominees and winners.
Sincere congratulations to all who were nominated, and especially to our winners, for their commitment to the highest standards of patient care.
Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2025
Overall winner and Connacht winner
Dr Maurice FitzGerald
An Irish man in his late 20s secured a post teaching at a college in his favourite city, Barcelona, while also researching a PhD. Then a simple moment changed his life: he missed a step on the way into the Metro station next to the Sagrada Família Cathedral and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Aer 10 months of medical treatment in Spain, his family got him home to Ireland. As the family are patients of the Cleary FitzGerald dental practice in Sligo, Dr Maurice FitzGerald got in touch to offer support and dental treatment for the patient, at no charge. This patient has suffered several setbacks due to seizures and a total of 15 brain surgeries, but Dr FitzGerald continues to care for him on a pro bono basis and to ensure that his oral and dental health are maintained. The mother of the patient contacted us to say that the kindness and care received from Dr Maurice FitzGerald have been outstanding during a time of extreme suffering and stress.
Dublin
Dr Babak Samiei
A patient wrote to say that: “I have finally struck gold with my dentist”. Aer breaking her jaw in an accident, this patient had a number of difficult dental experiences. She suffers jaw pain when being treated, which she describes as “awful” and sometimes even opening her mouth sufficiently for treatment can be painful. However, when she came under the care of Dr Babak Samiei in D6 Dental, she told us she experienced a new level of care. It was especially important to the patient to hear that she would not be rushed and Dr Samiei told her that he makes all the time that is needed for patients. She has had several pain-free treatments with Dr Samiei and has insisted that her husband and children move to Dr Samiei for their dental treatment.
Dr Maurice FitzGerald was the overall winner and Connacht winner of this year’s Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year Award.
Leinster
Dr Niall Neeson
Dr Neeson’s patient wrote that he deserves an award because he has such a “staggering ability” to calm any fear put before him, and that he changes lives. She said: “I had sleepless nights from pain from my teeth and anxiety about the cost it would take to fix my teeth. I booked and then cancelled more appointments than you could imagine”. Then she decided “no more”, and went to Boyne Dental. Dr Neeson made a plan, with clear explanations of the treatment process, and the cost for each step and, says the patient: “Suddenly it all became achievable”. The patient says her life has changed as a result of her treatment and that she recently achieved a significant promotion at work: “That is something I would never have been able to imagine. Since having my teeth done my career has skyrocketed”.
Ulster
Dr Lidiia Dydyn
A mother wrote about her four-year-old child. “My daughter is on the autism spectrum. For our small family, every single day is filled with a hundred silent battles – unpredictable behaviours, sensory overwhelm, small victories and painful setbacks.” This child had swelling in her mouth but would not accept treatment and was referred for general anaesthesia. However, the swelling got worse and in desperation, a friend recommended Dr Lidiia Dydyn of Blue Poppy Dental. Over the course of three meetings, Dr Dydyn gained the trust of this non-verbal child to the point where an urgent extraction could be carried out and relief gained from pain. The mother cried that night, she says, not out of stress but relief. She wrote to us: “[Dr Dydyn]… didn’t just solve a problem – she helped my daughter take her first step toward trusting healthcare. That trust will shape how my daughter faces every future medical appointment. And for that, I’ll always be deeply grateful”.
Munster
Dr Susan Crean
Coeliac disease causes dietary and nutritional challenges that can affect oral health. A patient wrote to say that he suffers from chronic coeliac disease, which has caused him to require frequent visits to the dentist. This is further complicated for this patient by his autism. Returning to Ireland aer 15 years working abroad, he tried several dentists before discovering Dr Susan Crean and her team in Tralee. Aer a few visits he felt sufficiently comfortable to disclose his autism and make them aware of the things that cause him stress. As a result, he now gets the first appointment of the day; there is no music in the waiting room; there are calming visuals on the ceiling of the surgery; and there are dark glasses provided during treatment. This attention to detail, and to the needs of the individual patient, has resulted in him attending regularly so that his oral health has finally come under control and has been stabilised.
The Barry Harrington Award for Young Dentist of the Year
Dr Cal McCarthy
A 10-year-old boy didn’t just fall, he “face planted” onto a cobblelock surface, resulting in damage to his two permanent front teeth – one broken and the other chipped. A local dental surgery recommended referral to a paediatric dentist, which is how Dr Cal McCarthy came to treat this boy and, as she described herself, “his very panicked mother”. The treatment involved preventing possible infection before reattaching the broken tooth and, aer that, fixing the chipped tooth. The mother wrote to us to say that the care that she and her son were provided with was exceptional. She got advice on helping to deal with the cost through insurance and, as well as applying fissure sealants, Dr McCarthy moulded a mouthguard because the boy is very active in sports. The boy’s mother said that Dr McCarthy brought her and her son from a very panicked state to complete calm and control during a difficult and upsetting situation.
Treatment of a Child
Dr Kumar Karra
A grandfather who is raising his 15-year-old autistic grandson wrote to us to say that the boy is very shy and has a lot of sensory issues. The boy broke a tooth, precipitating a crisis as he had never been to a dentist and just getting blood tests done was described as a “nightmare”. Friends in the autism community recommended bringing the boy to Dr Kumar Karra in D15 Dental. The grandfather told us that from the first meeting, his grandson was treated “like a rock star”. That first meeting was just a tour of the surgery and over a couple of weeks, Dr Karra explained all the steps that would happen in the treatment and that none would happen without the patient giving the dentist a ‘thumbs up’ sign. As a result, so much confidence was built up that over time, several fillings and a much-dreaded extraction all took place without incident. This is life changing for the patient and his grandparents.
Colgate Caring Dental Team of the Year
Longford Dental Centre
A woman found that her oral health needed much more than routine care following a cancer diagnosis in 2023. Her dentist Dr Sarah McWeeney and the team at Longford Dental Centre had always been kind and professional, but now their care became exceptional. Before starting her cancer treatment, the patient needed six extractions. Sarah and the team explained everything to the patient and arranged for her to get dentures. Aer starting chemotherapy, the dental team organised that the patient could wait in her car and then go straight into the surgery for every dental appointment, thereby avoiding the waiting room. The patient’s oncologist also treated her using bisphosphonates, which create a risk to oral health. This risk was fully explained to her at Longford Dental Centre. According to the patient the entire team at Longford Dental Centre, especially Sarah, Aisling and Sinead, wholeheartedly deserve this Award.
A CREDIT TO THE PROFESSION!
Here are the nominated dentists and dental teams who attended this year’s gala occasion.
Dr Ahmed Abdelhamid
Dr Omar Abu Rabia
Dr Mohammed Alsewadi
Dr Emma Blake
Dr Peter Bödeker
Dr Maria Byrne
Dr Nick Beirne
Mr Richard Carr
Dr Chiung-Ying Chang
Dr Orla Clarke
Dr Eimear Cleary
Dr Susan Crean
Dr Rose-Marie Daly
Dr Anna Dodoncha
Dr Michael Donnelly
Dr Sarah Jane Dunne
Dr Lidiia Dydyn
Dr Maurice FitzGerald
Dr Sara Flanagan
Dr Mollie Gallagher
Dr Ali Hachem
Dr Mohammad Hamid
Dr Tristan Hartung
Dr Tomas Henriksen
Blue Poppy Dentistry & Orthodontics, Donegal
Blue Poppy Dentistry & Orthodontics, Letterkenny
Boyne Dental
Carlow Dental Centre
Cleary FitzGerald Dental
Clondalkin Dental
Colm Smith Dental
Coole Dental Centre
Cork Dental Smiles
D15 Dental
Dame Street Dental
Dentistry for Children
Drumcondra Dental
Drumcondra Village Dental
Distinguished panel
Dr Shama Hussein
Dr Youser Joda
Dr Madonna Kamel
Dr Kumar Karra
Dr Andrew Khoury
Dr Svetlana Kilgannon
Dr Beatriz Lara
Dr Isabelle Lim
Dr Victoria Lobo
Dr Cal McCarthy
Dr David McGibney
Dr Eoin MacCormaic
Dr Niamh MacCormaic
Dr Maeibh McNamara
Dr Sarah McWeeney
Dr Zara Mekhtikhanova
Dr Anna Mikhalova
Dr Aashish Mishra
Dr Musfir Mohammed
Dr Niamh Molloy
Dr Abigail Moore
Dr Mădălina Munteanu
Dr David Murnaghan
Dr Siobhan Murray
Dunboyne Orthodontics
Ease Dental
Expressions Dental, Roscrea
Hansfield Dental Clinic
Happy Teeth
Longford Dental Centre
Meares Dental, Athlone
OC Dental, Gorey
O'Reilly Dental Celbridge
Portobello Dental
Rogers Dental
Slievemore Dental
Smart Dental
Smiles Dental Cork
Smiles Dental Tallaght
Stepaside Dental
Dr Niall Neeson
Dr Mary Ngeh
Dr Paul Nolan
Dr Mairead O'Connor
Dr Colm O'Neill
Dr Jane O'Regan
Dr Ihor Payasetskyy
Dr Fiona Rogers
Dr Ken Rogers
Dr Niamh Rice
Dr Krisztian Sallai
Dr Babak Samiei
Dr Zuzanna Siudem
Dr Roumaissa Slami
Dr Colm Smith
Dr Alla Snicere
Dr Eleni Stefanidou
Dr Joanna Szydlowska
Dr Stephen Taylor
Dr Deepak Thomas
Dr Amanda Twomey
Dr Maria Varela
Dr Helen Walsh
Dr Renuka Yadav
Touchstone Dental
Wheaton Dental Wrightville Dental Clinic
For a photo gallery of everyone who attended, please scan the QR code:
Our distinguished panel of judges once again had the difficult task of choosing the worthy winners, and we thank them for all their hard work: Dr Seton Menton, former general dental practitioner and former tutor with the Dublin Dental University Hospital; Dr Siobhan Doherty, Principal Dental Surgeon, Dublin South West, Kildare, West Wicklow; Dr Clodagh McAllister, general dental surgeon and previous Award winner; and, Dr Tom Feeney, retired general dental practitioner, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
Dr Siobhan Doherty Dr Tom Feeney Dr Clodagh McAllister
Dr Seton Menton
From left: Sam Prior, Senior Director, Customer Development, UK & Ireland, Colgate; Colgate Caring Dental Team of the Year members Dr Niamh Mac Cormaic, Dr Sarah McWeeney, Sinead Farrelly, and Siobhán Doran; and, IDA President Dr Will Rymer.
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BRIDGING THE GAP IN PAIN RELIEF
DUAL ACTION PAIN RELIEF
1. Daniels et al, Maxigesic® 325 Acute Dental Pain Study. *compared with the same daily dose of standardparacetamol alone. †Faster onset of action than standard Ibuprofen alone. Easolief DUO 500 mg/150 mg film-coated tablets Each tablet contains paracetamol 500 mg and ibuprofen 150 mg. Presentation: White, capsule shaped tablet with breakline on one side and plain on the other side. Short-term symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain. Dosage: Adults/elderly: The usual dosage is one to two tablets taken every six hours up to a maximum of six tablets in 24 hours. Easolief DUO is contraindicated in children under 18 years. Contraindications: Severe heart failure, known hypersensitivity to paracetamol, ibuprofen, other NSAIDs or to any of the excipients, active alcoholism, asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking acetylsalicylic acid or other NSAIDs, history of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAID therapy, active or history of recurrent peptic ulceration/haemorrhage, severe hepatic failure or severe renal failure, cerebrovascular or other active bleeding, blood-formation disturbances, during the third trimester of pregnancy. Warnings and precautions: This medicine is for short term use and is not recommended for use beyond 3 days. Clinical studies suggest that use of ibuprofen, particularly at a high dose may be associated with a small increased risk of arterial thrombotic events. Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, congestive heart failure, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease and/or cerebrovascular disease should only be treated with ibuprofen after careful consideration and high doses should be avoided. Careful consideration should be exercised before initiating long-term treatment of patients with risk factors for cardiovascular events. The use of paracetamol at higher than recommended doses can lead to hepatotoxicity, hepatic failure and death. Patients with impaired liver function or a history of liver disease or who are on long term ibuprofen or paracetamol therapy should have hepatic function monitored at regular intervals. Severe hepatic reactions, including jaundice and cases of fatal hepatitis, though rare, have been reported with ibuprofen. Paracetamol can be used in patients with chronic renal disease without dosage adjustment. There is minimal risk of paracetamol toxicity in patients with moderate to severe renal failure. Caution should be used when initiating treatment with ibuprofen in patients with dehydration. The use of an ACE inhibiting drug, an anti-inflammatory drug and thiazide diuretic at the same time increases the risk of renal impairment. Blood dyscrasias have been rarely reported. Patients on long-term therapy with ibuprofen should have regular haematological monitoring. Like other NSAIDs, ibuprofen can inhibit platelet aggregation. GI bleeding, ulceration or perforation, which can be fatal, has been reported with all NSAIDs at anytime during treatment. Combination therapy with protective agents (e.g. misoprostol or proton pump inhibitors) should be considered. Use with concomitant NSAIDs including cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitors should be avoided. NSAIDs may lead to onset of new hypertension or worsening of pre-existing hypertension and patients taking antihypertensive medicines with NSAIDs may have an impaired anti-hypertensive response. Fluid retention and oedema have been observed in some patients taking NSAIDs. NSAIDs may very rarely cause serious cutaneous adverse events such as exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) has been reported in relation to ibuprofen-containing products. Products containing ibuprofen should not be administered to patients with acetylsalicylic acid sensitive asthma and should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing asthma. Adverse ophthalmological effects have been observed with NSAIDs. For products containing ibuprofen aseptic meningitis has been reported only rarely. NSAIDs may mask symptoms of infection and fever. In order to avoid exacerbation of disease or adrenal insufficiency, patients who have been on prolonged corticosteroid therapy should have their therapy tapered slowly rather than discontinued abruptly when products containing ibuprofen are added to the treatment program. Cases of high anion gap metabolic acidosis (HAGMA) have been reported in patients with severe illness or malnutrition or other sources of glutathione deficiency who were treated with paracetamol for a prolonged period or a combination of paracetamol and flucloxacillin. If HAGMA due to pyroglutamic acidosis is suspected, prompt discontinuation of paracetamol and close monitoring is recommended. Interactions: Warfarin, medicines to treat epilepsy, chloramphenicol, probenecid, zidovudine, medicines used to treat tuberculosis such as isoniazid, acetylsalicylic acid, other NSAIDs, medicines to treat high blood pressure or other heart conditions, diuretics, lithium, methotrexate, corticosteroids, flucloxacillin. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation: Easolief DUO is contraindicated during the third trimester of pregnancy. Driving and operation of machinery: Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances are possible after taking NSAIDs. If affected patients should not drive or operate machinery. Undesirable effects: Dizziness, headache, nervousness, tinnitus, oedema, fluid retention, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, flatulence, constipation, slight gastrointestinal blood loss, rash, pruritus, alanine aminotransferase increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, abnormal liver function tests, blood creatinine increased and blood urea increased. Refer to Summary of Product Characteristics for other adverse effects. Adverse reactions should be reported via HPRA Pharmacovigilance, website: www.hpra.ie. Pack size: 24 tablets. Marketing authorisation holder: Clonmel Healthcare Ltd. Marketing authorisation number: PA0126/294/1. 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To err is human?
Dental Protection recently launched the AI Safer Practice Framework to help healthcare professionals integrate AI safely and responsibly into their practice.
Dr Raj Rattan Dental Director at Dental Protection
Advances in dentistry have been driven by developments in materials science and technology. From the high-speed handpiece to digital radiography and CAD/CAM, innovation has reshaped clinical dentistry. Artificial intelligence (AI) represents something different. It is an evolving system capable of interpreting data, analysing images, predicting outcomes, and sometimes recommending interventions. The future we imagine is already pressing at our door, such is the pace of development.
AI oversight
At the centre of today’s debate on AI in healthcare is the question of oversight. Most current frameworks, including Dental Protection’s AI Safer Practice Framework,1 emphasise human-in-the-loop (HITL) systems – AI outputs that are supervised, validated, and ultimately signed off by a human clinician. The logic is straightforward: humans bring professional judgement, context, and accountability. In this way, the dentist is seen as the strong link in the chain, ensuring that patient safety is not compromised by technology and algorithmic limitations.2
Why do we believe that humans always get it right? The dentolegal and medicolegal case experiences tell us otherwise. Diagnostic error remains one of the leading causes of harm in healthcare worldwide. Cognitive biases distort decision-making, even in experienced hands. Stress, fatigue, workload, and commercial pressures also take their toll. The truth is that the ‘human factor’ is already a weak spot in clinical safety.3 By positioning HITL as the ultimate safeguard against AI error, we risk overestimating human reliability while underestimating human vulnerability. Take radiographic diagnosis for example: AI systems are already showing accuracy comparable to, and sometimes exceeding, that of dentists when detecting caries or periapical pathology.4
The VIE model
What exactly is the healthcare professional’s role in overseeing these technologies? Let’s consider this under what I call the VIE model (Figure 1). This is a continuum of development in dental oversight – beginning with verification as the foundation, through interpretation to add clinical meaning, and into enablement as AI becomes more autonomous. Each stage builds on the last, reflecting the profession’s evolving role in safeguarding safety, trust, and ethical practice as technology advances.
Paradox
As AI continues to improve, the difference between human and machine performance may widen. The clinician may increasingly become the weak link, slower (although
Verification Interpretation Enablement
FIGURE 1: The VIE model: a shi from verification in the present to enablement in the future.
that may be an asset), less consistent, and more error prone than the technology. At that inflection point, the original logic of HITL starts to reverse, and the human risks becoming the weak link that introduces error into an otherwise reliable system. It is an unsettling paradox.
The current position
I am not suggesting that the reliance on human oversight is misplaced: quite the opposite. At present, AI systems remain fragile. They lack transparency and are vulnerable to bias in their training data. AI cannot fully understand the human dimensions of care – patient values, preferences, and context. The clinician is still essential, not just for validating outputs but for discussions around uncertainty of outcomes and gaining consent, for example.
Looking ahead
We must also look ahead. Large language models (LLMs) and other generative AI systems are advancing rapidly. Their ability to synthesise information, adapt to context, and mimic reasoning suggests that autonomous AI in healthcare may be on the horizon. When that day arrives, the key question will not be whether humans should stay in the loop, but whether the loop itself should be redesigned. We cannot cling to the belief that human oversight will always be the gold standard of safety. Instead, we must be realistic about both the strengths and limitations of human judgement, and we must develop governance frameworks that can evolve as the balance of responsibility between humans and machines changes.5
References available on request.
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SITUATIONS WANTED
Associate available in Ennis/Clare/Galway/north Tipperary area for three days per week. High earning record. Great reputation. References available. Looking to relocate for personal reasons. Contact cjkennelly285@hotmail.com
Thoughtful, kind general dentist with 20+ years of experience is looking for a position in north Dublin and suburbs. Diplomas in clinical and implant dentistry. Contact cvaldaa1@gmail.com.
SITUATIONS VACANT
Associates
Associate – South Anne Street, Dublin. Join our busy city centre practice. Flexible self-employed role with great support.
Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk.
Associate – Clonshaugh, Dublin. Opportunity in a modern, well-established practice. Busy patient list available. Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk
Associate – Grand Canal, Dublin. Excellent opportunity in a vibrant practice with strong patient demand. Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk
Associate – Waterloo Road, Dublin. Modern practice with supportive team and steady patient flow. Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk
Associate – Cork City. Exciting opportunity in a thriving practice with excellent facilities. Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk.
Exciting role for an experienced dental associate. Work in a state-of-the-art south Dublin clinic. Intraoral scanners, CBCT, 3D printers, hygienists’ support and friendly team. Private and PRSI, competitive remuneration.
Contact careers@deansgrangedental.ie
Associate – Dun Laoghaire. Fantastic coastal location with strong patient base and modern facilities. Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk
Douglas, Cork: part-time associate required two days per week to replace departing colleague. Busy general practice with experienced support staff. Computerised, digital X-ray, intra-oral scanner. Experience and Irish Dental Council registration essential. Must be eligible to work in Ireland.
Contact info@grangedentalpractice.ie
Full/part-time associate required for busy, mixed dental practice in Longford. Fully digital practice. Friendly and experienced support team. Please email CV to drgiri26@gmail.com
Experienced associate required three days per week for modern, friendly supportive practice in Kilkenny. High earning potential. Flexible self-employed role. Private/PRSI. Irish Dental Council registration.
Contact practicemanager2024@gmail.com
Associate dentist required two days and weekend. Wellestablished clinic at Raheny. Private and PRSI. Negotiable rate. Digital dentistry, microscope, high-end technology. Contact soumandent@gmail.com.
Part-time dental associate position available in busy, wellestablished private practice in Dublin. Specialists, hygienists and general dentists on site. Mentoring available. CBCT scanner, 3Shape scanner. Free parking. Five minutes’ walk from DART. Flexible shis. Excellent remuneration. Contact dentalassociatejobdublin@gmail.com
Associate dentist position available for specialist and general, modern and friendly, fully private practice. We offer great remuneration with flexible working hours, with a full and very supportive team. Forward your CV to info@naasdental.ie.
Associate dentist full-time. Experience preferred. Very busy, fully private practice in Kerry area. Full support from a great team.
Forward CVs to milltowndentists@gmail.com.
Experienced associate dentist wanted part/full-time. South Wicklow. PRSI and private. Fully digital. OPG, hygienist.
Reply to wicklowdentaljob@gmail.com.
Dr Paddy and Dr Aoife Crotty looking for a motivated associate dentist to join busy, longstanding practice Dublin city centre. Contact crottysmiles@yahoo.ie.
We are seeking a friendly, skilled, and motivated associate dentist to join our busy, patient-focused, state-of-the-art dental practice. Must be registered with the Irish Dental Council and have a visa to work in Ireland. Contact ethna@galwaydentalgroup.ie
Experienced associate dentist required two to five days/week, starting January/February. Private practice, fully digital with TRIOS I/O scanner and OPG. Dunleer, Co. Louth. Contact info@dunleerdental.ie.
Full/part-time associate required to replace departing dentist in a busy mixed dental practice in Longford. Fully digital practice. Friendly and experienced support team. Please email CV to drgiri26@gmail.com.
Killarney Dental Clinic is looking for an associate dentist to join our growing team. Fully private with some PRSI. Monday-Friday. Full/part-time position available. Newly built clinic with all modern tech, excellent support staff.
Contact management@killarneydental.ie
Dentists
Castlebar, Co. Mayo – Dentist. Join our brand-new threesurgery private clinic. Minimum one year’s experience required; orthodontic experience preferred. Modern, supportive environment with strong focus on patient care. Send CVs to jobs@cubedental.ie
Full-time dentist required to join our team in a longstanding, modern, busy practice in Dublin 22. Full book. Experienced staff. Great work environment. Please send CV to practicemanager221@gmail.com
Dentists required both full-time and part-time. We are a thriving private practice in south Dublin. A great practice to work in. Immediate start. Send CV to Tc16@gmail.com
Passionate, patient-focused general dentist wanted to join our supportive, modern, and community-focused dental team in Blanchardstown Village. Full/part-time. Contact Management@beechviewmd.ie.
Part-time dentist wanted one to two days a week in Cork City – replacing departing colleague. General practice, iTero scanner, computerised and digital X-ray. Friendly working environment. Must be Irish Dental Council registered and ideally have experience. Contact dentalassociate2025@gmail.com
Dental Care Ireland Co. Meath. 3+ years’ experience, full/part-time option, strong patient book on offer. High earning opportunity. Within our established Kells practice, short distance from Dublin. Friendly and supportive team, Irish Dental Council registration essential. Contact careers@dentalcareireland.ie
Harmony Dental, Letterkenny, is seeking a part-time dentist with Irish Dental Council registration. Join our modern, friendly practice with flexible hours and a supportive team. Apply now with CV to harmonydentsurgery@gmail.com
Part-time dentist required to join modern, friendly practice in Limerick City. Flexible hours. No weekends. PRSI and private. Irish Dental Council registered. Contact info@victoriahousedental.ie.
Dentist required to cover maternity leave, possibility of permanent position (two days/week), Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. Position available mid-January. Busy practice with great team.
Contact awalshe@dentalsolutions.ie
Dentist required to replace longstanding colleague in busy general practice in Waterford City. Flexible working, three to five days available.
Contact Crowley.der@gmail.com.
Waterford City. Award-winning practice looking for fulltime experienced general dentist. Busy private practice, full book. Fully digital: Primescan/3D printing. Friendly and supportive team. Irish Dental Council registration essential. Willing to support work permit/visa.
Contact bevin@dentaltech.ie.
Hiring dentist (full/part-time). Fully booked list, medical card and private. Composite bonding experience preferred. Also seeking orthodontist. WhatsApp 085-114 9536 or email diamondsmilejobs@gmail.com
Specialist/limited practice
Orthodontist for busy practice one hour south of Dublin. Large secondary school nearby. Practice currently referring to multiple orthodontists. Brand-new surgery with multiple chairs available. OPT, CBCT, iTero, MEDIT, digital. Alexandra Dental group.
Contact Careers@alexandradental.ie
Alexandra Dental Group requires endodontist part-time for Limerick clinic and orthodontist part-time for Donnybrook, Dublin clinic. Modern, digitally equipped clinics with large existing patient base and referral network.
Contact Careers@alexandradental.ie
Looking for an orthodontist to join our well-established clinic in Dunboyne. Great patient base, modern facilities, and supportive team. To apply, please send your CV to dunboyneorthodontics@gmail.com.
Dental Care Ireland Kilkenny. Orthodontist opportunity, part-time flexible hours, join our established practice. Experienced support team in place, strong patient books on offer, high earnings. Irish Dental Council registration essential and 2+ years’ experience. Must live in Ireland. Contact careers@dentalcareireland.ie.
Dental Care Ireland Dublin 4 and Limerick. Oral surgeon required for our multidisciplinary teams in Dublin and Limerick. Must be on the specialist register. We are offering flexible days. Established practices, strong patient books.
Contact careers@dentalcareireland.ie
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Dental Care Ireland south Dublin and Kilkenny. Flexible days on offer for implantologists to join our established practices. Multidisciplinary teams in place, strong patient books on offer. Specialist training is essential, must live in Ireland.
Contact careers@dentalcareireland.ie
Prosthodontist or dentist with a special interest required urgently to join specialist team. Modern, well-equipped clinic. Long treatment waiting list. Killarney, Co. Kerry. Fantastic earning potential.
Contact tomas.allen@kingdomclinic.ie.
Oral surgeon or dentist with a special interest required urgently to join specialist team. Modern, well-equipped clinic. Long treatment waiting list. Killarney, Co. Kerry. Fantastic earning potential. Contact tomas.allen@kingdomclinic.ie
Alexandra Dental Donnybrook Dublin requires part-time implant dentist. In house IO scanner, OPG and CBCT.
Contact Careers@alexandradental.ie
Specialist orthodontist – Cork. Join our 30+ year technology-driven practice. Enjoy clinical freedom, flexible hours, guaranteed minimum salary and mentorship. Must be on specialist list or eligible for same.
Apply with CV to Careers@alexandradental.ie or call 0833344 431.
Prestigious, modern, city centre practice seeks orthodontist or GDP with additional orthodontic qualification for two sessions/week to take over from departing colleague. Established patient list, adults and children. Fully digital workflow, exceptionally busy. Excellent remuneration, experienced orthodontic nurse. Contact helen@portobellodental.com.
Periodontist required to joint our multidisciplinary team, to replace departed colleague, one to two sessions per month initially, potential for more. Ultra-modern practice, including CBCT.
Contact manager@luceydental.ie
Midlands area. Dental specialists. Very busy, wellestablished orthodontic walkinable practice. Huge potential to continue expansion of full-time book. Private, fully digitalised, OPG, etc., intra-oral scanners/X-rays. Flexible days/hours. Immediate start.
Contact niall@innovativedental.com
Hygienists
Dental hygienist – Athlone. Award-winning practice seeking hygienist to join our supportive team. Contact leah.hall@bupadentalcare.co.uk.
Dental Care Ireland Westport – established practice offering flexible hours/days for a hygienist to join our friendly and experienced clinical team. Ideally located, strong patient books, high earning opportunity. Join our team of hygienists and progress your career. Contact careers@dentalcareireland.com
Dental Care Ireland Waterford, Limerick and Killarney. Due to exciting company growth, we are offering flexible part-time hours/days for hygienists to join our friendly and experienced clinical teams. Strong patient books, high earning opportunity. Come join us. Contact careers@dentalcareireland.com
Dental hygienist required Mondays and Saturdays in Shannon, Co. Clare. Modern clinic with large patient base and excellent earning potential. Contact Careers@alexandradental.ie
Hygienist position available for busy dental practice with full hygiene book to work Mondays and/or Fridays. Modern, digital dental practice with excellent support staff, new equipment including Cavitron. Based in Waterford city centre. New grads welcome. Contact deisedentist@gmail.com.
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate hygienist to join our team. We offer a supportive, patient-focused work environment with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Contact ethna@galwaydentalgroup.ie
Sligo. Cleary FitzGerald Dental Practice is a five-surgery modern private practice providing CEREC, implants and a full range of cosmetic and general treatment. We are seeking a full-time hygienist to replace a departing colleague.
Contact info@clearyfitzgeralddentalpractice.ie for details.
Eyre Square Dental has a great opportunity for a hygienist to join the team of four knowledgeable and supportive hygienists. Great equipment – EMS Prophylaxis Master and Cavitron in each room.
To apply please email paula@eyresquaredental.ie
Dental hygienist required for Swords Dental. Full book of longstanding patients. Busy practice with excellent support staff. Days available are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Contact colinpatricklynam@hotmail.com
Part-time dental hygienist required for Abbey Dental Care in Navan with a possibility of full-time. Full book of longstanding private patients. Busy practice with excellent support staff. Flexible hours and great remuneration.
Contact dentalreceptionnavan@gmail.com
Hygienist position available, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. Immediate start. Full book. Tuesday to Thursday replacing departing colleague. Family-friendly practice. Email reception@killorglindentist.com
Hygienist required to join hygienist team. Modern, wellequipped clinic. Long waiting lists. Killarney, Co. Kerry. Fantastic earning potential. Part- and full-time. Contact tomas.allen@kingdomclinic.ie
Dental hygienist position with flexible days/hours in Oranmore, Co. Galway. Immediate start available. Contact info@orantowndental.ie or please call 091-795 195.
Seeking dental hygienist for busy practice in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Full book, flexible schedule, dedicated hygiene room and relaxed, friendly work environment. Contact breaffydental@hotmail.com
A great hygienist role in a lovely Dublin private practice now available. Full- or part-time with flexibility on days. Digital X-rays, intra-oral cameras, great support team including dedicated sterilisation nurse. Full book of motivated patients. Generous remuneration. Contact sarahjane.dunne@portmandental.ie
Full-time hygienist required for very busy private practice. Newly renovated clinic, fantastic team, you’ll have assisting nurse. Happy environment, salary is percentage based.
Contact tc16@gmail.com.
Dental hygienist required to join our team at Colm Smith Dental Monaghan. Busy multidisciplinary, longestablished practice, full/part-time hours. Team of oral surgeons, orthodontists, endodontists and hygienists. Must be Irish Dental Council registered. Email CV to drcolmsmith@gmail.com or call 087-235 4963.
We are seeking a friendly, Irish Dental Councilregistered hygienist to join our team. We are looking for someone with a commitment to gentle, quality patient care. We offer flexible working hours in a state-of-theart clinic.
Contact ethna@galwaydentalgroup.ie
Hygienist required to join our team in Drogheda on Fridays, from January 23, 2026, in a well-supported role where our hygienists work in a team with own DSA. Salary commensurate with experience. CV to angelamkearney@gmail.com
Part-time hygienist required to replace departing colleague. Busy practice, great support staff and free parking.
Contact info@walkinstowndentalcare.com
Dental Care Ireland Wexford. Hygienist required Monday, Thursday, Friday, 16 to 24 hours per week (Saturday optional). Established modern practice, strong patient books on offer and competitive hourly rate or revenue share provided. Irish Dental Council registration and indemnity insurance required. Contact careers@dentalcareireland.ie
Dental Care Ireland. Hygienist required Mondays in Kilbarrack and Fridays in Dundrum. Established, modern practice, strong patient books on offer and competitive hourly rate or revenue share provided. Irish Dental Council registration and indemnity insurance required. Flexible hours.
Contact careers@dentalcareireland.ie.
Experienced hygienist wanted once per fortnight, with a view to increasing to once per week. Private practice –general and ortho. Dunleer, Co. Louth. Contact info@dunleerdental.ie.
Killarney Dental Clinic is looking for a dental hygienist to join our existing team of two hygienists. Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm, flexible days for the right candidate. Private and PRSI, modern, fully digital, Cavitron, etc. Excellent support staff. Contact management@killarneydental.ie
Dental nurses/receptionists/practice managers/treatment co-ordinators Specialist orthodontic practice seeking dental nurse. Modern practice utilising the latest techniques and technology. Friendly team-based working environment. Salary negotiable according to experience. Please forward CVs to info@corkclinicorthodontics.com
Enthusiastic dental nurse required for busy practice in Dublin 6W. Experience/qualification preferred, though not essential. The successful applicant needs to be computer literate, competent at reception duties and flexible. 9.00am to 5.00pm on Thursdays and Fridays. Contact olivia.plunkett@gmail.com
Dental nurse required for busy practice in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Full- or part-time. Experience/qualification preferred but not essential. Friendly team-based environment.
Email CVs to burystreetdental@gmail.com.
Full-time job: If you want to keep your nursing skills high with a happy supportive team in a safe environment, then this is the place for you. Send CV asap to tc16@gmail.com
Mullingar! Qualified dental nurse required for full- or part-time position (flexible). We are moving into a state-of-the-art new dental clinic on the main street. Immediate start possible, flexibility and a competitive salary.
Contact sue.oconnor2@gmail.com
PRACTICES WANTED
Surgery space to rent Galway City/county. We are seeking a surgery to rent in Galway City/county for specialist practice. Ideally with option to rent another surgery as needed.
Contact conorduggan@alexandradental.ie
PRACTICES FOR SALE/TO LET
Dublin 7 practice for sale, 150sqm. Leasehold. Two modern surgeries, three rooms to expand. Very good equipment, iTero flex. Free parking. Stairs and li access. Contact d7dentalsurgery@gmail.com.
Cork. Two busy surgeries, very long-established practice, well located. Separate decontam room. Well equipped – walkinable condition, HSE inspected. Loyal staff – long-term associate. Strong new patient numbers. Principal available for negotiable transition. Priced to sell. Contact niall@innovativedental.com.
Co. Kerry. Long-established, very busy town, two surgeries. Private, PRSI, prime top-class location. Central sterilising. Very busy, strong active hygienist. Active recall system. Competitive rent. Freehold/leasehold option available. Area wide open. Principal available for transition. Contact niall@innovativedental.com.
Modern dental clinic for sale – Dublin 2. Planning permission approved. Prime location, advanced equipment, stylish interior. Attractive price. Owner retiring. Serious buyers only. Contact modernsurgeryindublin2@gmail.com
South east – Dublin 90 minutes away. Very busy two-surgery practice with room to expand. Prime location. Ground floor, dedicated parking. Strong new patient numbers. Computerised, digitalised, strong hygienist service. Potential for quick growth. Flexible transition negotiable. Contact niall@innovativedental.com
South west Dublin. Own front door in an excellent location. Ready to go. Long-established two-surgery active private practice. Hygienist, decontam, computerised /digitalised, super support staff. Good room to expand services/facilities. On-site parking. Area wide open. Contact niall@innovativedental.com
Modern, long-established dental clinic in scenic Mayo location. Full dental and hygiene books, all private patient base, room to develop, an excellent life and business opportunity.
Reply to dentalpractice4sale@gmail.com
Kilkenny. Modern, two-surgery, ground floor dental clinic with third room for expansion. Digitalised/computerised. Separate decontamination and OPG rooms. Strong hygienist service. Private/PRSI. HSE inspected. Excellent location. Significant growth potential. Competitive rent/rates. Attractive price. Serious buyers only.
Contact dentistkilkenny24@gmail.com.
Cork city centre practice: two surgeries, well established. New equipment. Bitewing X-ray. 3Shape scanner. Long lease. Low rent. Strong new patient numbers.
Contact corkcitydentalsurgery@gmail.com
Established Berkeley Dental practice for sale. Modern, fully equipped, two surgeries, separate OPG and sterilisation rooms, loyal patients, prime Dublin 12 location.
Contact info@berkeleydental.ie
Orthodontic, very busy, top class, turnkey practice. North Munster region, Cork circa one hour. High-profile, easily accessible to motorway. Specialist Xray equipment and facilities. Ortho soware programmes. Up-to-date decontam in place. Loyal, welltrained staff.
Contact niall@innovativedental.com
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From Gaza to Cork
Dr Ahmad Mahdi is a dentist from Gaza who moved to Ireland not long before the most recent conflict began. He is a clinical trials co-ordinator at Cork University Hospital (CUH), and is seeking registration with the Irish Dental Council.
Caoimhe Coolican Copy editor/journalist at Think Media
Why did you choose dentistry?
I grew up in a family of doctors. I developed this passion for helping people. We had a tragic accident when I was young: a lady had a complication aer a C-section, and she passed away. I realised it could be too much for me, but I still had that passion for healthcare. So, I came up with the next best solution – why not be a dentist?
Can you tell us about your dental training?
Dental school in Palestine is very similar to the Irish system. To qualify, you need to have a very high score in the equivalent of the Leaving Cert. Then you’ll be interviewed by a panel. It’s very competitive. Upon graduation, there is a mandatory year of internship divided into six months of restorative dentistry, four in primary care, and two of surgery. Aer the internship, we get our licence to practise in Palestine. I had a job waiting for me in a private practice; it’s a small community of dentists in Gaza. I worked there for a year and a half, then went to Scotland and did my master’s in clinical research.
Can you tell us about the health system in Gaza? How has the current conflict affected healthcare?
There are three main providers of healthcare in Gaza. The first is the Government. The second is the UN. They provide primary care and very limited dental care. Third is the private sector. Among these clinics are dental practices. I’d say 99% of dental work in Gaza is private. Now, the whole system has been obliterated. My family had a hospital – it’s been bombed. We lost everything. The clinic that I used to work at was bombed multiple times. With no aid going in, there are very limited resources. A friend of mine, a dentist, still tries to provide whatever care he can. There’s no electricity, so they rely on solar panels to generate power. The situation is just horrible.
Can you tell us how the current violence in Gaza has impacted you and your family?
My whole family was in Gaza when the war started. I was here. There were calls for evacuation, but my father didn’t want to leave. Eventually, he did. They were very
lucky. They were in the car, less than 10m away, and the house was bombed. They went south to my aunt’s house, and then that was bombed. So they went to the most southern part of Gaza, Rafah. That house also got bombed. By that time, around February 2024, people were evacuating to Egypt, and I managed to get my family to Egypt. They’re safe. A lot of people helped me in this, and I appreciate everyone’s effort.
What drew you to Ireland?
Because there are very few opportunities in Gaza, I started looking in the UK and Ireland for opportunities to enhance my research skills. The plan was to come here, work for a year, and return home. Aer I arrived, the war started, so I was unable to return.
How have you found the process of registering as a dentist in Ireland?
If you qualify from outside the EU, the only option is to do a very demanding dental examination. They used to take only 10 new applicants a year. People had to queue outside the Dental Council overnight. I went there at 3.00am and there were 50 people in front of me in the queue. There is another pathway that only applies to refugees and people with temporary protection. I sought asylum in Ireland and made my application to the Dental Council. I’m still waiting for a decision.
How has your experience in Cork been?
If it wasn’t for the war in Gaza, I would have had almost the best time of my life here. Everyone in Cork is so lovely. Special thanks to Dr Meriem Abbas. I’ve been shadowing her in her clinic, and she’s amazing.
What are your interests outside of dentistry?
I love travelling. When I was in the UK, every weekend I used to go to a different city. I also love reading science fiction novels. It’s improved my English over the years, reading books in English. Because it’s science fiction, it’s not something that you can feel – it just feeds the mind.
Caring Dentist Awards 2025
COLGATE CARING DENTIST AND DENTAL TEAM OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2025
Patients in their thousands told of their admiration and appreciation for their dental professionals. After much deliberation, the judges chose very worthy winners.
The Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2025 is Dr Maurice FitzGerald (above, centre), Cleary FitzGerald Dental Practice, Co. Sligo and the Colgate Caring Dental Team of the Year 2025 is Longford Dental Centre, Co. Longford (top left).
Congratulations to Maurice, to all of the team at Longford Dental Centre, to the regional and special award winners, and to all the dentists and dental teams that were nominated for an award by their patients.
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