Team of Dental Experts
Our team of caring and trustworthy professionals are here to help you throughout your dental journey. Get to know our team below.
Dr Maher Kemmoona
Dr Maher Kemmoona is a Periodontist at Northumberland Dental Care whose practice is limited to Implant Dentistry and Periodontics.
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Maher qualified as a general dentist in Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany in 2000. After a few years working as a general dentist in Dortmund, Germany he commenced on a one year training program in periodontal prosthetic rehabilitation.
Once completed he returned home to Galway & continued to work as a general dentist with a special interest in dental implants & prosthetic rehabilitation of periodontal patients.
In 2004, he made the decision to embark on a three-year full-time European Federation of Periodontology recognised postgraduate program at Trinity College. Since qualifying as a Periodontist he been working with patients that suffer with periodontal disease providing advanced care including non-surgical & surgical treatments.
He is an implant surgeon of 20 years’ experience. He has experience with multiple different implant systems both at a surgical & prosthetic level.
Maher has trained extensively in various techniques of bone reconstruction. These include techniques such as simple guided bone regeneration using bone substitutes, as well as more complex Khoury split block bone grafts (patient’s own bone). The newest technique he applies is named Kieler Sushi which uses specific growth factors derived from the patient’s blood samples in conjunction with both bone substitutes & patient’s own bone. He recognised early that multiple techniques were required to ensure adequate reconstruction of bone given the multitude of problems that exist. He is part of an international continuing education group for the advancement of bone grafting. This group meets weekly to discuss case reports & exchange experiences in very complex reconstruction of bone defects in the field of dental implantology.
Maher has advanced training in soft tissue procedures to ensure improvement of quality and quantity of gum tissue. These include free gingival & free connective tissue as well as pedicled connective tissue graft which are often required to rebuild tissues lost especially in conjunction with dental implant procedures.
Maher is committed to ongoing postgraduate education & is currently completing a Certificate in management of Cranio-Mandibular disorders. This specific technique, developed by Dr Paul Ridder in Freiburg Germany, allows for management of dental occlusal problems which often extend beyond just the oral environment. These often require osteopathic treatment in conjunction with the provision of a dental acrylic splint & further dental care when stabilised.
Dr Jennifer Collins
Dr Jennifer Collins is Lead General Dentist at Northumberland Dental Care with a special interest in aesthetic dentistry.
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Dr Jennifer Collins has been practice dentistry since 2004. She has a special interest in cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry and is fully trained in facial aesthetics.
- Qualified in Dentistry in University of Wales, College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales in 2004.
- 2 years working in Maxillofacial surgery, Brighton & Eastbourne.
- Membership into RCSI Ireland, 2008
- Certificate in facial aesthetics, 2011.
- Almost 10 years’ experience working in private practice in Dublin 2.
- Completed courses in aesthetics, endodontics, orthodontics and provider of Inman Aligners.
- Competent in all types of dentistry, especially restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
Dr Chris Ford
Dr Chris Ford
Dr Chris Ford BChD (Leeds) MFDS rcs (Eng) MB BCh BOA BA (Dublin) qualified from Leeds Dental Institute in 1995 and has been practicing in the UK, Australia and Ireland for the past 20 years working in hospital, community, and general practice posts.
After qualifying from Leeds University, he completed UK vocational training and was awarded Membership of the Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 2004. He studied Medicine at Trinity College Dublin obtaining his degree in 2008.
Dr Chris Ford has extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry and has a postgraduate qualification in Dental sedation and pain management. In Australia he taught final year dental students from the University of Queensland and worked in a clinic treating patients with special needs. He is a member of the Society for the Advancement of Anesthesia in Dentistry and a member of the Irish Society of Dental Sleep medicine.
Chris lives in South Dublin with his wife and three children. He enjoys painting, fishing, and sea swimming.
Dr Breandan O’Niadh
Dr Breandan O’Niadh is a Specialist at Northumberland Dental Care whose practice is limited to Implant Dentistry, Placement and Restoration
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Dr. Breandán O’Niadh graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2004. He worked in general practice until 2012 when he commenced an Implantology fellowship in the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston. While working as a general dentist he completed an introductory implant course in 2009 and 2010 where his interest in this field arose. He completed the two person program in June 2012.
Dr. O’Niadh was an undergraduate clinical supervisor in the Harvard Dental School while he was training, teaching implant dentistry in the clinics. He was involved in clinical research as part of the Implantology program. His program director and mentor, Dr. German Gallucci, is a world leader in Implant dentistry who has published extensively and contributed to many books on the subject. The Harvard Implantology program is heavily involved in digital dentistry and Dr. O’Niadh is interested in bringing some of these workflows to Northumberland Dental. He represented Harvard at the EAO in Dublin in 2013 and at the North Eastern Implant Symposium in Boston in 2014. Dr O’Niadh joined Northumberland Dental in 2014 as an Implant Dentist.
Dr Maurice Fitzgerald
Dr Maurice Fitzgerald is our Prosthodontist at Northumberland Dental Care. With expertise in restoring smiles, Dr. Fitzgerald delivers exceptional care and results.
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Prosthodontist
b.a. b.dent.sc m.f.d.s (rcsi) d.dent.ch (prosthodontics)
Dr. Fitzgerald graduated with honours from Dental Science in Trinity College Dublin in 2002. During his undergraduate education he was an entrance exhibitioner and was awarded the Trinity non-foundation scholarship.
After graduation Dr. Fitzgerald spent several years in general dental practice, treating a broad range of general dental problems. He returned to the Dublin Dental School and Hospital as a Senior House Officer in 2004. In 2005 he was awarded the membership of the Faculty of Dentistry in the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. In 2005 he was accepted into the postgraduate full-time prosthodontics programme in Trinity College Dublin, from which he graduated with first class honours in 2008.
Dr. Fitzgerald’s doctoral research was on the accuracy of guided dental implant placement, and has been published in the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants. Since completing his prosthodontics training he has worked in the practice limited to prosthodontics and implant dentistry in Waterford and now Dublin. He is asked to lecture regularly to general dentists on a range of topics in restorative dentistry. He is the past president of the South East Branch of the Irish Dental Association. He travels extensively to the United States, South Africa and Europe, continuing his education in advanced prosthodontic and implant techniques.
Dr. Fitzgerald lives in Dublin with his wife and two daughters & founded Dublin Specialist Dentistry in 2010 in Sandyford, close to his family home. He is a member of, or registered with: the Irish Dental Council, Irish Dental Association, the European Prosthodontics Society, the Irish Prosthodontic Society, the American College of Prosthodontics Global Alliance and is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and the prosthetics section of the ICOI.
Dr. Fitzgerald has a particular interest in implant restorations, bite reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, intensive bleaching technologies and implant and conventional denture prosthodontics.
Dr Raphael Bellamy
Dr Raphael Bellamy is a Specialist at Northumberland Dental Care whose practice is limited to Endodontics.
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Dr Raphael Bellamy qualified from University College Cork in 1978. After 18 years in general dentistry, he continued his education by undergoing a postgraduate programme at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA. He received a Certificate in Endodontics and Advanced Graduate Studies following the completion of a Thesis on Digital Radiography. Dr Raphael Bellamy is also a registered Board Certified Diplomate on the American Board of Endodontics and is the Co-Founder of the Schilder Institute for the Advancement of Endodontics.
With over 40 years of experience and a wealth of experience with both restorative and endodontic dentistry, Raphael offers the highest quality of treatment and to all patients.
Dr Gary Leonard
Dr Gary Leonard
Mr Gary Leonard graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 1992. He worked in general dental practice and specialist hospital practice in the UK and Ireland for a number of years. He was awarded an FFD in Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery in 2004 from the RCSI. Gary gained entry to the Specialist Register in Oral Surgery having completed specialist training in the Dublin Dental School in 2007. He was awarded a specialist FFD in Oral Surgery in 2007 from the RCSI.
Publications
- Leonard, G,. Coelho, P., Polyzois, I., Stassen, L., & Claffey, N. (2009). A study of bone healing kinetics of plateau versus screw root design titanium dental implants. Clinical Oral Implants Research, 20(3), 232-239. [abstract link]
- Leonard, G., & Flint, S. (2006). Oral and dental aspects of Sjögren’s syndrome. Journal of the Irish Dental Association, 52(3), 130-136. [abstract link]
Oral Surgery Specialist Register,
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Past secretary of the Irish Association of Oral Surgeons.
Dr Aoife Crotty
Dr Aoife Crotty qualified with an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery from The University..
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Dr Aoife Crotty qualified with an honours Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery from The University of Sheffield after having completed a BSc in Chemistry from University College Dublin. Dr Crotty completed the UK Foundation Training programme gaining great experience in primary care practices and family dentistry. Since returning to Dublin, she has been working part time as a Senior House Officer with Dr. Aisling O’ Mahony in the National Cleft and Maxillofacial Unit at St. James Hospital Dublin. Aoife has gained extensive experience in rehabilitative restorative dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, implants and oral surgery. During this time Dr Crotty was awarded membership of the Faculty of Dentistry by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and joined our team in early 2017. She has a strong interest in aesthetic and minimal invasive dentistry, being a member of the Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Aoife has had a wide-range of training in the management of TMD and the provision of the Cerezen device as part of a holistic approach.
Dr Rebecca Gavin
Dr Rebecca Gavin
Dr Rebecca Gavin attended Trinity College in Dublin where she obtained her Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with Honours. Rebecca is known for her friendly nature and is a caring and gentle dentist. She worked in a general practice in Ireland for two years before moving to Australia for four years where she worked in private practices in Melbourne and Brisbane. In order to keep up to date with the latest advancements and techniques in the field, Rebecca continues to further her knowledge. She has completed a primary diploma in clinical dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons. When she isn’t practising dentistry, she enjoys Pilates, catching up with friends and travelling to new places.
Claire Murphy
Claire Murphy qualified as a Dental Hygienist from the Dublin Dental School and Hospital, Trinity C..
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Claire Murphy qualified as a Dental Hygienist from the Dublin Dental School and Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, in 1999 achieving First Class Honors with Distinction and a Dental Council Award for first in the class. She has over 14 years experience providing dental hygiene to periodontal patients (gum disease) and patients who have dental implants. Claire also has extensive experience in treating children and has lectured widely to adults and children on developing and maintaining excellent dental health for life. She joins our practice as a dental hygienist and practice manager. Claire has a detailed knowledge of complex dental rehabilitation and the importance of regular dental maintenance in the longevity of dental restorative work. Claire is very passionate about working at promoting and preventing gum disease which will further benefit her patients health. As both a clinician and a mother to young children she has a huge interest in dental decay prevention through excellent oral hygiene and more importantly diet advice. Claire’s motto is prevention is better than cure and this she feels is best done through listening and getting to know her patients first and then educating them on prevention.
Aisha Ramadan
Aisha Ramadan
Aisha Ramadan graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2022 with a diploma in Dental Hygiene and a passion for educating and promoting good oral health, especially for those who are anxious or nervous about attending the dental clinic, as she knows first-hand how daunting it can be.
Aisha believes that oral hygiene isn’t one size fits all. So if a patient has dental implants, braces, dental anxiety or any other particular circumstance, she will work with them to provide a personalised oral hygiene plan that she tailors to their specific needs. It’s easier to follow an oral hygiene plan if given in your native language, so if you’re more comfortable speaking Russian, just say the word.
Prof Michael Carey
Professor Michael Carey is our Consultant Anaesthetist at Northumberland Dental Care.
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Professor Michael Carey is a consultant anaesthetist. He has been carrying out sedation for dentistry in the Northumberland Dental Clinic since 2001.
Tina O’Beirnes
Tina O’Beirnes
Tina O’Beirnes graduated from Trinity College Dublin where she received her Diploma in Dental Nursing in 2012.
She joined the team in Northumberland Dental Care in 2018. Tina has since taken on the role as Lead nurse, Health & Safety Officer and received her diploma in Dental Radiography.
Northumberland Dental Care being a multi-disciplinary specialist practice, she gained valuable clinical knowledge, skills and experience in Periodontology, Implantology, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Orthodontics and Prosthodontics.
Tina brings over 10 years’ experience to the Treatment Coordinator role in Northumberland Dental Care and is here to help patients on their treatment journey.
What is a Treatment Coordinator?
A treatment coordinator works with patients to help them understand and manage their dental treatment plans. They act as a liaison between the dentist and the patient, providing guidance and support throughout the treatment process.
- Discussing treatment options with the patient: The treatment coordinator explains the different treatment options available to the patient, along with the associated costs and benefits. They help the patient make informed decisions about their dental care.
- Creating a treatment plan: Based on the dentist’s diagnosis, the treatment coordinator develops a comprehensive treatment plan that outlines the necessary procedures, appointments, and costs involved.
- Coordinating treatment appointments: The treatment coordinator schedules appointments with the dentist and any specialists involved in the patient’s treatment plan. They ensure that the patient receives timely and appropriate care.
- Providing patient education: The treatment coordinator educates the patient on proper dental hygiene practices and ways to maintain oral health after treatment.
- Referral pathway: The treatment coordinator is available to directly communicate with our referring dentists with any questions they may have on the patients treatment journey.
Lesley Doyle
Lesley Doyle
Lesley is the Practice Manager at Northumberland Dental Care. She has been part of the Northumberland since its establishment in Ballsbridge.