Invisalign Open Day in Cabinteely; You’re Invited!
Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely are hosting an Invisalign Open Day on Thursday 2nd of November and you’re invited!
Have you been considering Invisalign but the time has never been right? Well, with our Invisalign Open Day offers, now is your chance!
What’s on offer?
Dr Alex Lite is our Invisalign provider at Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely. On Thursday 2nd of November, he is offering 50% off Invisalign consultations, as well as 5% off Invisalign treatment! In addition, Dr Alex will be able to show you digital before and after results of your Invisalign treatment using his amazing iTero scanner! These offers are available for one day only, so make sure to book your appointment online now!
About Invisalign:
Invisalign is a clear aligner system that can effectively and discreetly straighten your teeth. It is comfortable and almost unnoticeable, making it an extremely popular method of teeth straightening.
Invisalign is designed to fit your lifestyle rather than disrupt it, whether you’re busy with work, school or travel. These virtually invisible aligners can correct a range of concerns, including overbite, underbite, crossbite, gap teeth, open bite and crowded teeth.
What is the difference between Invisalign and traditional braces?
Invisalign uses clear aligners to straighten your teeth, whereas traditional braces use metal wires and brackets. Not only is Invisalign more comfortable, it is also more aesthetically pleasing for those who are image-conscious. They also require fewer dental visits compared to traditional braces.
Our Invisalign Open Day has limited availability, so book your appointment online today! Alternatively, you can call us directly on (01) 268 9566 to book your appointment or ask any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you!
Dublin 18 dentist builds on reputation in Cabinteely
Dublin 18 dentist is a family-focused dental practice providing Cabinteely and surrounding areas with the best in dental care
Dublin 18 dentist has built up an excellent reputation as a local, family-friendly dental practice with state-of-the-art equipment and a dedicated team of professionals. Originally founded by Dr Vincent McDonagh as Park Clinic Dental, it became part of the Dental Care Ireland group in June 2015 and has undergone an extensive renovation since.
Caring service
Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely prides itself on offering a professional and caring dental service for its patients. Most importantly, it has a team of eight dentists, including paediatric dentist Dr Aifric Ní Chaollai who specialises in children’s oral health.
Dr Ní Chaollai is renowned for her professional and caring treatment of children who can sometimes find a trip to the dentist a bit intimidating. As one patient’s mother put it: “I go to Aifric with my little baby. She’s so caring and always follows up. I found the service to be excellent from everyone there too. I’ve recommended it to all my friends.”
Furthermore, the team was delighted to welcome new dentist Dr Kate Clerkin to the practice in April of this year and believes she further enhances the professional service on offer.
The practice also fits mouth guards and offers teeth whitening treatments as well as specialist treatments such as dental implants, root canal treatment and orthodontics (metal braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign). Orthodontic treatments at the practice are offered by orthodontists Dr Aidan Redahan and Dr Joe Hennessy.
Special offer
Also, note that all our practices, including our Cabinteely dentist/Dublin 18 dentist, are offering 20% off teeth whitening treatments for June 2019. As a PRSI payer, you may also be entitled to an ‘Exam, Scale and Polish’ for only €15. Call us now on 01-2853666, and the team will check your eligibility for you.
Convenient location
Dental Care Ireland Cabinteely is conveniently located in the Park Shopping Centre on Glen Drive in Cabinteely. The practice has disabled access along with ample free parking for all patients in the shopping centre car park.
Open on Saturdays
We are open from Monday to Friday from 9am but we also open from 9am-1pm on Saturdays. To find us, check out directions and this convenient map on our website or call us on 01-2853666.
Book an appointment in our Cabinteely practice, or call 01-2853666.
To find out more about our Dental Care Ireland practices in Cabinteely and around the country, go here: https://www.dentalcareireland.ie/practices/
Dental Q&A – Cabinteely dentist Dr Mary Crossling
In this article, DCI Cabinteely dentist Dr Mary Crossling talks about how she became a dentist, what she loves about the job, and what the future holds for the sector.
Q: What made you decide to go into dentistry when you were younger?
A: I decided early on that I wanted to be a dentist; I think I was 11! I’ve always enjoyed people’s company, and as I grew older I really developed a love of science and chemistry which obviously helped. After doing dental-related work experience in school, I knew it was the right career choice for me. I briefly considered veterinary studies, but interacting with people on a day-to-day basis was important to me, so dentistry it was!
Q: What do you really enjoy about your job?
A: It’s great to meet so many people from different walks of life in our Cabinteely dentist. It’s really rewarding in particular to work with small children, young adults and older patients. 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. That kind of exposure creates a very personal, dynamic environment where we all feel like we’re making a real difference in the community.
Q: Would you recommend dentistry as a career choice?
A: I would say that if you love science, you enjoy the company of people but you’re also not afraid of working independently in a problem-solving environment, then dentistry would be a fantastic career choice. One of the things I’ve been particularly happy to see has been the emergence of so many women in what has traditionally been quite a male-dominated sector. I’m originally from Newcastle in England, and studied there too. In my university class, for example, we only had 11 male graduates out of a class of 70!
Another positive about dentistry is the flexibility in terms of your working hours and week, as well as the ability to practise abroad. I went to Australia and worked with Aboriginal communities, which was fantastic. There’s also lots of sub-specialities such as orthodontics, paediatrics, periodontology, and much more. Dentistry is a great sector in which to work, and advances in technology are making it better all the time.
Q: What advice can you give people about looking after their teeth?
A: It depends on the age of the patient. For example, we would always tell parents to bring their baby to see the dentist once they get their first teeth, so that we can examine them and make sure that any potential issues don’t turn into problems.
For young adults, obviously we would recommend brushing your teeth twice a day, but it’s also important to watch your diet. Sweets and fizzy drinks have been highlighted as being bad for teeth, but juices and smoothies can also be very acidic and, although they may be good for your body, they may not be doing your teeth any favours if you consume too many of them. Most of all, people should see their dentist regularly. Don’t wait until your teeth start to hurt before you see us!
Q: What’s it like to work in Cabinteely?
A: Honestly, no two days are ever the same in our Cabinteely dentist. I just love the variety of the work here. 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. I’ve been working in Cabinteely since October, but even in that time 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. I’ve been in Ireland for six years now, having lived in the UK beforehand, and I just love it here. The people are so friendly!
Q: Having lived in both the UK and Ireland, how do the two countries compare in terms of dentistry?
Obviously the NHS makes a huge difference in the UK, and our public sector has a long way to go to catch up to that level of treatment and care. I think that particular emphasis has to be placed on treating children, older people and those with special needs in the public healthcare system in Ireland. It is promising to see specific dental policies being discussed and planned for the years to come, and we have to hope that they come to pass sooner rather than later. And don’t forget, private patients here on the whole receive excellent care and benefit from the time spent on their tailored prevention and treatment plans.
The Cabinteely practice of Dental Care Ireland is a local, family dentist formerly known as Park Clinic Dental. To make an appointment with Mary or any of the team in Cabinteely, just click on this link. Alternatively, just call 01-2853666
About Dental Care Ireland
Established in October 2014 by brothers Colm and Kieran Davitt, Dental Care Ireland offers a new approach to the provision of dental care in Ireland. According to Mr Colm Davitt, CEO Dental Care Ireland, the company’s strategy is to acquire and invest in local dental practices and develop them in partnership with the incumbent dentist.
As the former CEO of Euromedic Ireland which specialised in radiology, Colm has years of experience of building up successful group practices in this way. “This time last year I started looking at the dental sector and given my experience in building Euromedic I felt there was probably an opportunity in the dental sector to do something similar in terms of the creation of a high quality group of dental practices,” he stated.
“The market is very fragmented in Ireland most of the dental market is comprised of single handed practitioners …so I felt that there was an opportunity to create a group which would take the best traditions of your local dental practitioner and work to support them in terms of a more contemporary approach. To take some of the hassle away from the dentists,”Colm added.
According to Colm one of the key trends he has witnessed in dentistry in Ireland in recent years is a reluctance on the part of younger dentists to own their own practices as it can come with all the potential headaches associated with running your own business such as HR, administration etc. This is where Dental Care Ireland can help. By taking over the running of the business from an administration point of view the dentist is free to concentrate on what they do best – taking care of patients.
Our strategy is to acquire and invest in existing, strong, local dental practices and help to develop them into the future, Colm explained. “We can provide a good supportive organisational structure to work with those dentists, which can work quite well for us and the dental practitioners. There will be increasing requirements in terms of compliance on dentists in the years ahead and many of the dentists will have to invest in their practices, so we feel that the timing is good in terms of creating a group of dental practices,” he added.
To date Dental Care Ireland have acquired a number of dental practices, including Dr John McHugh’s practice in Castlebar Co Mayo, Dr Maura McGuinness’s in Kells in Co Meath, The Park Clinic Dental in Cabinteely and Knocklyon and Dr Kieran Ryan and Dr Chris Scott’s practice in Tullamore. The company is also on track to successfully complete negotiations with more in the coming months.
To date Dental Care Ireland has received extremely positive feedback from dentists with many valuing the many benefits the company can provide to their practices. “We always like the practitioners to stay on with us for anything from a year to five years. The practitioners we are talking to are very supportive because it enables them to realise some value for their lifetime’s work. They can remain practicing as a dentist for a period of time, in many cases easing themselves into retirement. Also they can see that the practice may need an investment or a fresh approach and they are happy to work with us to continue the development of their practice into the long term,” he explained.
Coupled with taking over the hassles associated with running your own business, Dental care Ireland also invests in the practice in areas such as new equipment etc. as well as providing professional marketing and public relations. It will also look after the raft of compliance issues which are coming down the track as a result of promised new dental legislation to replace the 1985 Dental Act.
“We will run the practices on a day to day basis so the practitioner can focus on seeing patients, Colm stated.
There are also numerous benefits to be gained by patients as Dental Care Ireland will offer competitive prices, longer opening hours and a modern high quality patient centred service. “Patients will get a more consistent more standardised approach. We will invest in terms of the facilities, equipment and standards ensuring that they are always at top level”, Colm added.
Dr Kieran Davitt is Group Clinical Advisor to Dental Care Ireland and as a working dentist with a busy practice in Galway; Kieran is all too aware that dentistry in Ireland is changing in more ways than one.
While traditionally dentists have been single handed practitioners working out of their own homes or from a small office off a busy street, Kieran believes that much like what has happened with GPs, more and more dentists will come together to work from larger purpose built practices or primary care centres.
Like Colm, Kieran believes that Dental Care Ireland can play an important role in supporting dentists with the business side of their practices for which they received little if any training.
“When we go to College we get training on clinical issues we are not really trained on running a business, or management or dealing with HR. Longer established dentists haven’t really have to deal with it because there wasn’t that much legislation, but with the new Dental Act that is coming in there are more and more regulations all the time. I find in my own practice I spend much more time now away from the dental chair than I would have five or ten years ago,” he explained.
“If you ask any dentist what they are most comfortable with, they will probably tell you that seeing their patients, treating their patients and doing their dentistry is probably what they are happiest doing. What gives them real headaches and stress would be the extra stuff on the side like the administration and all the other things that they are probably not used to, or trained to do,” Kieran added.
Dental Care Ireland therefore can come in and take over the headache of administration leaving dentists to their clinical work and their patients. Kieran believes that this is something that would be very appealing to a number of his colleagues.
“Our idea is to run modern, well-equipped practices that are well marketed. We would like to improve or grow existing dental practices and we would like dentists to be part of it,” he concluded.
