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Our Christmas opening hours
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing a reliable, community dental experience. Please see the Christmas opening hours for every dental practice below
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but you still may need a dentist over the festive season. Please see our Christmas opening hours below. From all of us here in Dental Care Ireland, have a very merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years. We look forward to seeing you in 2018!
Ashbourne, Co Meath: Open until Friday, December 22nd and on Friday, December 29th from 10am to 12pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Ballsbridge (NIDM), Dublin 4: Open until Friday, December 22nd. Then closed until Tuesday, January 2nd.
Cabinteely, Co Dublin: Open until Friday, December 22nd and on Thursday, December 28th from 9am to 1pm, and Saturday, December 30th from 9am to 1pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Callan, Co Kilkenny: Our Callan practice will provide an emergency clinic for patients from 8.45am to 11am over the Christmas period. This clinic will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and will be open on December 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th, and on January 2nd and 3rd. Normal hours resume on Thursday, January 4th.
Carlow: Open until 5.40pm on Friday, December 22nd. This practice will run an emergency clinic until lunch-time on Wednesday, December 27th and Friday, December 29th for which there will be no set appointments. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Castlebar, Co Mayo: Open until Friday, December 22nd. Then closed until Tuesday, January 2nd.
Greystones, Co Wicklow: Open until 12pm on Friday, December 22nd. Open on Wednesday, December 27th from 1pm to 5pm, and on Thursday and Friday, December 28th and 29th, from 9am to 1pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Kells, Co Meath: Open until Friday, December 22nd. Open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 27th, 28th and 29th, from 9.30am to 5pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Knocklyon, Dublin 16: Open until Friday, December 22nd. Open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 28th, 29th and 30th, from 9am to 1pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Navan, Co Meath: Open on Friday, December 22nd from 8.30am to 2.30pm, and on Saturday, December 23rd from 8.30am to 12pm. Open on Wednesday, December 27th from 8.30am to 12.30pm, andon Thursday and Friday, December 28th and 29th, from 9.30am to 1pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Tullamore, Co Offaly: Open until Friday, December 22nd. Open on Thursday and Friday, December 28th and 29th, from 9am to 1pm. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Swords, Co Dublin: Open until Friday, December 22nd, with normal hours resuming on Tuesday, January 2nd. An emergency clinic will also operate on Thursday and Friday, December 28th and 29th, from 9am to 4pm. Please call 087-3623898, and leave a message. Dr Orla McGeary will contact you in relation to your emergency.
If you want to book an appointment with any Dental Care Ireland practice or find out more information, please click this link. Dental Care Ireland practices open late, on weekends and during lunchtime, so make sure you consult our opening hours
Dentist in Knocklyon gets a sparkling makeover
Dental Care Ireland Knocklyon practice manager Finnola Jones discusses how a recent makeover has made a huge difference for this dentist in Knocklyon
Dental Care Ireland’s practice in Knocklyon, Dublin 16, is conveniently located in Knocklyon Shopping Centre. Even though it rebranded as a Dental Care Ireland practice in June 2015, this dentist in Knocklyon is a mainstay in the community, having been operating there since 1992.
Strong links with the community
“Our principal dentist, Dr Vincent McDonagh, managed a one-surgery practice here for years, so he has built up very strong links with the community,” says Finnola Jones, practice manager with Dental Care Ireland Knocklyon.
“The practice has been transformed in the last couple of years; we have taken on five people since Dental Care Ireland became involved. Now, we have three dentists, one orthodontist, four dental nurses and myself.”
A complete refurbishment
As the number of staff has grown, so too has the practice itself. “We recently underwent a complete refurbishment, and took on additional space,” says Finnola.
“We added another surgery and a brand-new reception area to the practice to deal with increasing demand, and also improved our visibility. Beforehand, our unit has a little hidden away from the public, but now we’re front and centre in the shopping centre so people know we’re here!”
‘It’s the nicest surgery I’ve ever been in!’
This investment has certainly paid dividends with the community. “We’re gotten lots of comments from our patients, who are really impressed with the new look of the practice,” says Finnola. “It used to be a little old-fashioned, but now it really catches the eye. To be honest, it’s the nicest surgery I’ve ever worked in, or been in full stop!”
The dentist in Knocklyon offers all the general dental treatments like fillings, x-rays, crowns and extractions. However, it has also responded to demand by adding orthodontic treatment. “We have an orthodontist, Dr Lian O’Dwyer, who looks after patients who are looking for this treatment. It really is becoming more and more popular among both children and adults,” says Finnola.
We’ve doubled our capacity
It is clear that this dentist in Knocklyon is benefitting hugely from the revamp. “We’re just so busy at the moment,” says Finnola. “We’ve doubled our capacity after the renovation, and we really needed to because the demand was there. Knocklyon is a really family-focused area, and we see that demographic reflected in the patients who come into the practice.”
Everything that Finnola and the team do is focused on providing patients with a better experience. “Our top priority is making sure that our patients are comfortable,” she says. “We try to be friendly to everyone who walks in the door, and maintain an upbeat atmosphere. That’s a great formula, whether it’s with Vincent’s patients who he’s been treating since the 1990s, or some of the new patients who are coming in all the time.”
Making patients feel at ease
“Because we have lots of families and younger patients coming in, it’s so important to recognise that they can be a little bit nervous. Our dentists are fantastic at recognising this and making patients feel really at ease,” says Finnola.
The team are delighted to be operating in Knocklyon, and dealing with such a great community. “I’m originally from Wicklow, but it’s been brilliant working in Knocklyon,” says Finnola. “Everyone is so friendly and they’re delighted to see a local practice with staff that they know so well getting such an impressive makeover.”
The practice also makes sure to offer patients the new dental entitlements that have been brought in by the government. “There have been a number of welcome benefits that we offer here in Knocklyon, so I would ask patients to always enquire so we can check whether they qualify,” says Finnola.
“This is a community dentist, and we’re proud to represent Knocklyon!”
The DCI Knocklyon dental practice is open on Mondays from 8am to 6.30pm, on Tuesdays from 8am to 6pm, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 7pm, on Fridays from 9am to 5pm, on Saturdays from 8.30am to 12pm, and at lunchtimes. Get in touch with the team today to book an appointment. Call 01-4936909 for more information
Get specialist treatment from a dentist in Dublin
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing a reliable, community dental experience. Our strong presence in the capital means you will always be able to get specialist dental treatments from a dentist in Dublin
These days, going to the dentist can involve more than just a check-up. Alongside general dental treatments like fillings, X-rays and extractions, there are also a number of specialist treatments that our patients want. If you’re looking to get these specialist treatments done by a reliable and experienced dentist in Dublin, you’re in good hands with Dental Care Ireland.
Along with our practices outside the capital, we currently have four practices in Dublin: in Swords, Knocklyon, Cabinteely and Ballsbridge.
Our practice in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, the Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine on Northumberland Road, offers various specialist treatments. This dentist in Dublin practice offers sedation for nervous patients, gum treatments, braces and Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants and root canal treatments. It also caters for referrals.
Each practice in the Dental Care Ireland network is an established dentist in Dublin. Our practice in Knocklyon is conveniently located in Knocklyon Shopping Centre and among the staff is orthodontist Dr Lian O’Dwyer. In Knocklyon, we offer root canal treatment, as well as metal and ceramic braces and Invisalign.
Lian says that braces can be fitted at any age: “A specialist orthodontist will be able to advise you on the appropriate time to start any treatment that may be indicated. It is never too late to have treatment. As long as your teeth and gums are healthy there is no age limit to treatment, and an increasing number of adults are availing of the benefits of orthodontics.”
Our next dentist in Dublin is Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely. Dental Care Ireland took over the running of this practice in June 2015, and just like in Knockyon, also offers orthodontic and root canal procedures.
Finally, the practice formerly known as Swords Dentist is our local dentist in Swords, and is conveniently located in St Brendan’s, Seatown West. The practice offers root canal treatment.
Here at Dental Care Ireland, our practices are an established and trusted part of the local community, and benefit from state-of- the-art training methods. Our specialist treatments are fully safe and reliable. If you’re looking for a dentist in Dublin, you know where to find us.
If you want to book an appointment with any Dental Care Ireland dentist in Dublin, please pick from one of four practices in the capital. Dental Care Ireland practices open late, on weekends and during lunchtime, so make sure you consult our opening hours
Sensodyne Sensitive Dentist of the Year Awards 2017
Congratulations and good luck to all of our dentists and practices who have been nominated for the 2017 Sensodyne Sensitive Dentist of the Year Awards.
Thanks to our loyal patients throughout the country, Dental Care Ireland received 13 nominations this year in total. Our practices in Callan, Tullamore, Greystones and Castlebar are all in the running for ‘Dental Team of the Year’, while nine of our dentists have been shortlisted for ‘Sensitive Dentist of the Year’.
The annual awards, supported by Sensodyne and the Irish Dental Association, highlight excellence in the Irish dental profession, through the eyes of the patient. From regular check-ups or toothaches to emergency treatments, dentists nationwide are nominated by their patients for going above and beyond normal patient care.
The overall winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony hosted by RTE’s Joe Duffy in the RDS Concert Hall, Dublin on Saturday, 2nd December 2017.
Dental Care Ireland’s ‘Dental Team of The Year’ Nominees 2017:
Dental Care Ireland’s ‘Sensitive Dentist of The Year’ Nominees 2017:
- Dr Teresa Fitzgerald, Dental Care Ireland Castlebar
- Dr Maeibh McNamara, Dental Care Ireland Castlebar
- Dr Sally McCarthy, Dental Care Ireland Swords
- Dr Gerry Kilfeather, Dental Care Ireland Greystones
- Dr Gina Kilfeather, Dental Care Ireland Greystones
- Dr Jackie Clune, Callan Dental
- Dr Dympna Reynolds, Callan Dental
- Dr Jenny Huston, Callan Dental
- Dr Aoife O’Dwyer, Callan Dental
Are you looking for a reliable dentist in Dublin?
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing an outstanding, community dental experience. Our strong presence in the capital means you will never struggle to find a dentist in Dublin
The Dental Care Ireland network is extensive, and it’s growing all the time. This means that, if you need a dentist in Dublin, you won’t have far to travel. Along with our practices outside the capital, we currently have four practices in Dublin: in Swords, Knocklyon, Cabinteely and Ballsbridge.
Each practice is an established dentist in Dublin, as a key Dental Care Ireland strategy is to retain existing, experienced staff when we take over the management of a dental practice. It’s so important for us that people recognise and trust our reliable staff members.
The practice formerly known as Swords Dentist is our local dentist in Swords, and is conveniently located in St Brendan’s, Seatown West. The practice offers a range of general and specialist dental treatments, and is a vital part of the community in the north Dublin village.
Our practice in Knocklyon, previously owned by Dr Vincent McDonagh, is conveniently located in Knocklyon Shopping Centre and is staffed with four dentists including orthodontist Dr Lian O’Dwyer. Our orthodontist in Knocklyon offers metal and ceramic braces, as well as Invisalign.
Our next dentist in Dublin is Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely, formerly known as Park Clinic Dental. Dental Care Ireland took over the running of this practice in June 2015, and offers many dental treatments, including orthodontics and root canal procedures.
Our final dentist in Dublin is our practice in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, the Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine on Northumberland Road. This practice offers a range of general and specialist treatments, including sedation for nervous patients, extractions, dental implants and root canal treatments. It also caters for referrals.
Here at Dental Care Ireland, we pride ourselves on offering a fantastic, professional service with a smile. Our practices are an established and trusted part of the local community, and benefit from the very best, state-of-the-art training methods. If you’re looking for a dentist in Dublin, you know where to find us.
If you want to book an appointment with any Dental Care Ireland dentist in Dublin, please get in touch with our team in Swords, Knocklyon, Cabinteely or Ballsbridge. Dental Care Ireland practices open late, on weekends and during lunchtime, so make sure you consult our opening hours
Our dentist in Swords is building on a strong base
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing an outstanding, personal community dental experience. With our new local dentist in Swords, Dental Care Ireland is certainly paving the way.
The practice, formerly known as Swords Dentist, is the newest practice in the Dental Care Ireland community. With the new dentist in Swords conveniently located in St Brendan’s, Seatown West, it’s certainly in the heart of the community. The practice offers a range of general and specialist dental treatments, and is a vital part of the community in the north Dublin village.
Our team in Swords consists of Dr David Patton, Dr Orla McGeary and Dr Patricia Kennedy, who are our resident dentists. The practice also employs a hygienist, Lynsey Neill, as well as a team of dental nurses, and the practice manager, Lindi Barber. They are a fantastic, reliable and friendly team that offer a wide range of treatments and services.
Along with general dental treatments such as check-ups, teeth whitening, x-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, veneers, hygienist treatments and gum shield fitting, the dentist in Swords can also cater for root canal treatment.
Dental Care Ireland Swords prides itself on offering a fantastic, professional service with a smile. The practice is an established and trusted part of the local community, and is set for further growth under the management of Dental Care Ireland. Our team is dedicated and reliable, and benefits from the very best, state-of-the-art training methods.
If you would like to book an appointment with our Swords clinic, please call our practice on 01-8402971 or book an appointment online. Our dentist in Swords is open on Mondays & Tuesday from 8am-8pm; and on Wednesday to Fridays from 8am-5pm; and every lunchtime.
Do you qualify for PRSI dental entitlements?
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing an outstanding, personal, community dental experience
With the introduction of the new PRSI dental entitlements in 2017, Dental Care Ireland are pleased to offer a dental examination, scale and polish for only €15, to all those who qualify under PRSI, including self-employed individuals. This includes small business owners, farmers, tradespeople, freelancers, contractors, and professionals. It is said that this treatment benefit will now extend to 450,000 self-employed workers around the country.
In the Budget 2017, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that he was going to reinstate a selection of dental and optical benefits once removed from PRSI workers during the recession. Therefore, as of the 28th October 2017, the new PRSI dental entitlements is available in all Dental Care Ireland practices.
Prior to this introduction, PRSI employees where only entitled to a free examination once per calendar year. Whereas with the new PRSI dental entitlements, PRSI employees and self-employed individuals are now entitled to a dental examination, scale and polish once per calendar year at a subsidised cost of €15.
“As someone who believes passionately that self-employed people deserve to be supported by Government and treated equally when it comes to tax and social insurance, I’m really pleased to bring in this reform. Self-employed people now join the 2.2 million other PRSI contributors who already enjoy these benefits,” said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. And we couldn’t agree more.
If you would like to book an appointment to avail of your PRSI entitlements before the end of 2017,
please click this link to your local Dental Care Ireland practice below to find their contact details or alternatively book your appointment online today. Ashbourne, Carlow, Castlebar, Greystones, Knocklyon, Swords, Tullamore, Cabinteely, Kells, Navan, NIDM or Callan.
Carlow dental practice a pillar of the community
Dental Care Ireland Carlow practice manager Sinead Dowling discusses how important the Carlow dental practice is to the community, and how the future is bright for the team
Dental Care Ireland’s practice in Carlow town, located on Tullow Street, dates back nearly 30 years, when it was established by Dr Richard Gillman as the Gillman Dental Clinic. After Dental Care Ireland took over the management of the Carlow dental practice in 2016, all of the existing staff were retained.
Well acquainted with the community
“I’ve worked at the practice for 10 years, and I’m one of the newer faces!” says Sinead Dowling, practice manager at DCI Carlow. “We have a great team here who are well acquainted with the Carlow community – we have two dentists, three hygienists and four dental nurses working here, as well as a visiting orthodontist and endodontist.”
It is clear from talking to Sinead that community means a lot to the whole team in the Carlow dental practice. “We’ve all been working here for a good amount of time, and we know all our patients on a first-name basis. There aren’t too many people we don’t recognise, to be honest. And that’s a great thing!
Carrying on the same traditions
The DCI Carlow dental practice has been completely refurbished and was officially launched this week, and Sinead says the refurbishments have made a huge difference. “We’re carrying on the same traditions in a whole new, modern practice,” she says. “It looks like a new place but we’re still the same staff providing the same great service.”
What’s the atmosphere like in the Carlow dental practice? “As a team, we all get on really well,” says Sinead. “It was a bit challenging when renovations were happening, but now they’re finished it really makes a difference. We go for nights out together and really enjoy each other’s company,” she says.
A light-hearted atmosphere
“In terms of a patient experience, we try to keep things light-hearted while staying professional,” says Sinead. “Some people can be nervous coming in to see us, so it always helps to greet people with a smile and try not to be too clinical. That really helps people to relax, as does the fact that we know them all to start with!
Are there any trends that Sinead and the rest of the team have been seeing in recent times? “People are very aware of their overall oral health, and their teeth in particular,” says Sinead. “Our patients want aesthetically pleasing teeth for that ‘Hollywood smile’, and you can see that across the board. For example, white fillings are a lot more popular now, whereas silver fillings would have been the norm some years ago.”
People want the best
It is also clear that more and more people are looking for specialist treatments. “That’s why we have both an orthodontist and endodontist, who each come in to the Carlow dental practice on a part-time basis,” she says. “People want the best for their teeth, and of course we love to see that. It’s so important that people look after themselves in this way.”
The newly refurbished Carlow dental practice represents a boost for the town. “The recession wasn’t great for us, like so many towns around the country,” says Sinead. “But refurbishing our practice in this way is a great step for us, and it’s nice for the locals in the town to see, too. As I said, we know most of our patients on a first-name basis, so the atmosphere in the practice is just fantastic.”
‘We’ve got big plans!’
Sinead and her team are excited about what the future holds for Dental Care Ireland Carlow. “We’ve got big plans now,” she says. “We want to be the outstanding practice in the south-east, and we’re always looking for ways we can achieve that goal. Opening this newly refurbished practice is just one step on the journey!”
The DCI Carlow dental practice is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 7pm; on Tuesdays from 9am to 5.30pm; on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 5.40pm; on Saturdays from 9am to 12.40pm; and every lunchtime. Get in touch with the team today to book an appointment. See https://www.dentalcareireland.ie/practices/dentist-carlow/contact-us/ or call 059-9141245
25% off Teeth Whitening
25% off Teeth Whitening
We’re offering you the opportunity to sparkle this Christmas with 25% off Teeth Whitening at our practices this December.
To avail of the offer simply contact your local Dental Care Ireland Practice. Gift Vouchers are also available to purchase for Christmas at all our Practices.
- Please contact your local Dental Care Ireland practice for prices and more details.
- In some cases, for example if you have never visited the practice before or it has been some time since your last visit, you will be required to have an examination before going ahead with the treatment.
- Your dentist may advise that for best results, a Scale & Polish is recommended before going ahead with the treatment.
- Children under 18 are not permitted to avail of tooth whitening procedures.
- Teeth Whitening offer available until 31/12/2017.
- Gift Vouchers valid until 31st December 2018.
*This offer is available in all our practices with the exception of the Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine.
*This offer is not redeemable in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
To book your Teeth Whitening or purchase a Gift Voucher, please contact your local Dental Care Ireland Practice.
Our dentist in Cabinteely making a real impression
Dental Care Ireland is committed to providing an outstanding, personal community dental experience. Our dentist in Cabinteely puts that plan into practice
Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely, formerly known as Park Clinic Dental, is our dentist in Cabinteely. Park Clinic Dental was previously owned by Dr Vincent McDonagh, who still works at the practice today as principal dentist. Dental Care Ireland took over the running of this practice in June 2015, and offers a range of dental treatments, including orthodontics and root canal procedures.
Dr Brendan O’Connor is a dentist in Cabinteely Dental Care Ireland, and also works with VHI and the Beacon Hospital. He particularly enjoys the community aspect of the work in Cabinteely. “It’s great to meet so many people from different walks of life in Cabinteely. It’s really rewarding in particular to work with small children, young adults and older patients,” he says.
“Of course, helping people get rid of aches and pains is one of the best parts of the role, and it’s also interesting to work in a relatively small team here in the practice.”
Working as a dentist in Cabinteely is clearly very rewarding in terms of getting to know the community, and it’s a part of the job that Brendan relishes. “Honestly, no two days are ever the same in Cabinteely. I just love the variety of the work here,” he says.
“As I mentioned earlier, there’s a broad demographic that comes to this practice – from older patients to teenagers – which means our team get to know the whole spectrum of the community.
“In the time I’ve been here, I’ve built up a great rapport with our clients. Part of that is also down to the fact that we have a personal, dedicated service and we’re in a strong community setting.”
If you want to book an appointment with our dentist in Cabinteely, please call our practice on 01-2853666 or book an appointment online. Our dentist in Cabinteely is open on Mondays and Fridays from 9-6; on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9-7; on Thursdays from 9-7.30; on Saturdays from 9-1; and every lunchtime.
