Dundrum Orthodontics

Michael received his dental degree in Trinity College in 1979. From then until 1992 he was principal and owner of a general dental practice in London. In 1992 he undertook a three-year specialty programme in orthodontics at the University of Illinois in Chicago, obtaining his Masters Degree there in 1995. Michael set up his specialist orthodontic practice in Dundrum in 1997 which provides top quality treatment using fixed braces and removable braces. In 2008 Michael was president of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland. He has also served on the Council of the Irish Dental Association. He is a member of the Irish Academy of America Graduate Dental Specialists and a fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontists. Michael lives in Dundrum with his wife and two children.

Joe qualified as a dentist from Trinity College Dublin in 2008, obtaining a first class honors degree and winning the Sheldon Friel Prize for the overall highest grade in his final exams. He then worked for a year in the Dublin Dental Hospital as a House Surgeon before moving to work in private practice in Dublin for a further 18 months. Joe then moved to England where he worked for a year as a Senior House Officer in Maxillofacial Surgery in Chichester, West Sussex. To continue his career development he then worked for 6 months as a Community Dentist in Shewsbury, Shropshire. In 2012, Joe returned to Trinity College to complete a three-year orthodontic training programme. In 2015, he attained a Clinical Doctorate in Orthodontics from Trinity College and completed his membership exams at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.Joe enjoys all aspects of orthodontics and has carried out research involving treatment with Invisalign aligners. He is a member of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland and the World Federation of Orthodontists.

Sabrina joined our practice in 2001. She provides clinical support for Michael and his patients throughout their treatment and is our main clinical photographer. Sabrina is up-to-date on the various orthodontic procedures. Her knowledge of Invisalign is second to none, as she has worn these aligners herself.  She would be very happy to offer her unbiased view of this system. Sabrina, who comes from Rathfarnham, trained originally as a beauty therapist and worked in this field for 5 years before changing to orthodontics.

Annette has been part of our team since 2003. Prior to joining us, she worked as a dental surgery assistant in the UK for 2 years. Previous to this she lived in the Isle of Man and worked in the financial sector. Annette is our new patient co-ordinator, as well as providing clinical support and chairside assistance. Annette who grew up in Carrickmacross, has also lived and worked in Italy and Germany.

Jane joined our practice in 2008. She has much experience in the area of dental care, having worked in a specialist prosthodontic practice as well as a general practice. Jane looks after finances, appointments and the day-to-day running of our practice. Jane, who comes from Dundrum, has a diploma in public relations.