About Dental Care Ireland
Dental Care Ireland was set up in 2014 by two Irish brothers, Colm and Kieran Davitt. Their vision was to create a group of high-quality, family dental practices in local communities nationwide.
Today, Dental Care Ireland is Ireland’s largest network of 37 established dental practices located throughout the country. Each practice is patient-focused and committed to delivering the highest standards of dental care for all the family.
Dental Care Ireland practices offer a full range of general, specialist and cosmetic dental treatments, from check-ups and cleaning to teeth whitening and implants.
Milestone Timeline
Founded
Established by two Irish brothers, Colm and Kieran Davitt. Their vision was to create a group of high-quality, family dental practices in local communities nationwide.
October, 2014
First Acquisition
Dental Care Ireland acquired their very first practice in Castlebar
Co. Mayo.
March, 2015
Specialist Practice Joins the Group
Dental Care Ireland welcomes The Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine into the group, which has since rebranded as Northumberland Dental Care and offers an array of Specialist and General dental care.
September, 2015
First Greenfield Site
Dental Care Ireland’s eight practices came in the form of a greenfield site in Ashbourne
Co. Meath.
JULY, 2016
Expansion Continues
2017 saw Dental Care Ireland acquire their largest practice in Callan, Co. Kilkenny. The practice is home to 8 surgeries and a team of over 30 team members.
February, 2017
Entered the Galway Market
In January of 2018, Dental Care Ireland acquired Claregalway Dental Surgery, and just one year later, in January 2019, saw the acquisition of Abbeytrinity Dental in Tuam.
January, 2018
Collaboration with DOVE
Dental Care Ireland partnered up with Trinity College Dublin’s DOVE Programme in September 2018. DCI supported fourth-year dental students in their travels to places such as; Tanzania, Guatemala, Cambodia, Egypt, India and St. Vincent to provide voluntary dental care.
July, 2018
Charity Partnership
September 2018 saw Dental Care Ireland partner with Diabetes Ireland and launch the ‘Mind Your Mouth’ campaign!
September, 2018
Ashbourne Wins Big!
Our Ashbourne practice scooped the Most Attractive Practice gong at the Irish Dentistry Awards.
March, 2019
Covid-19 Pandemic
Although in the midst of a pandemic, Dental Care Ireland continued to provide dental care to the community while acquiring new dental practices in Ennis, Co. Clare, Virginia, Co. Cavan and Ballyowen, Co. Dublin.
2020
Clinical Director Appointed
January 2021 saw Dr Jennifer Collins being appointed as the group’s Clinical Director. Dr Collins is also the Lead General Dentist in Northumberland Dental Care.
January, 2021
Navan Scoops Major Award
Dental Care Ireland in Navan won the prestigious Most Improved Practice award at the Irish Dentistry awards.
March, 2021
Entered the Cork Market
In late August 2021, Dental Care Ireland entered the Cork market after acquiring Iona Dental Surgery which is led by Dr Pat Hartnett.
August, 2021
No Slowing Down
In the space of one month, Dental Care Ireland acquired three practices in Terenure, Dublin 6W, Westport, Co. Mayo and Sligo Town.
November, 2021
Wexford Dental Clinic
In April 2022, we acquired Wexford Dental Clinic, bringing Dr Robin Foyle, a former IDA president and Ireland’s representative of the Council of European Dentists.
April, 2022
Best Team
At the 2022 Irish Dentistry Awards, our Tuam team was awarded “Best Team”, and Dental Care Ireland was Highly Commended as “Best Employer”.
September, 2022
Beechwood Dental
By November 2022, Beechwood Dental became part of Dental Care Ireland, recognised as one of Ireland’s top practices, led by Dr Peter Casey and Dr Alex Creavin.
November, 2022
Employer of the Year
At the Irish Dentistry Awards in 2023, Dental Care Ireland won “Employer of the Year”.
September 2023
A Team That Cares
The team at Dental Care Ireland Killarney won “Caring Dental Team of the Year 2023” at the Colgate Awards.
November, 2023
Cork Dental Clinic
November 2023 saw Cork Dental Clinic in Ballincollig, a leading dental practice in Munster, become our 33rd practice, with Dr Billy Waters and Dr Marian Cottrell at the helm.
November, 2023
Great Place to Work Recognition
In May 2024, we were honoured with the Great Place to Work recognition. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to thrive.
May, 2024
