General Dentists:
Brenda Barrett
B.A.,B.Dent.Sc.,T.C.D.1988,P.G.Dip.Clin.Dent.T.C.D.
Brenda graduated with honours from Trinity College Dublin in 1988. She spent 5 years in the UK in general practice and another two years undergoing postgraduate training at the Eastman Dental Hospital in London. She then returned to her home town of Carlow, taking over the practice in 1995 and has expanded and developed it since. Keenly interested in postgraduate education, she studied for the Diploma In Clinical Dentistry from her old Alma Mater, Trinity College, and was awarded the Diploma in 2002. She regularly attends postgraduate courses in Ireland and abroad to keep abreast of the latest technologies and has recently completed a year long course in Dental Implantology.
Lisa Walshe
B.A.,B.Dent.Sc. MFDS R.C.S. (Ireland)
Lisa qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 2007 and immediately commenced a year long postgraduate course in general dental practice. She joined the practice in 2009 and has a keen interest in all aspects of dental care especially restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She regularly attends postgraduate courses as part of her commitment to her profession. Lisa has recently attended her fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Lotte Ramsden
B.D.S. Wales
I have worked in general practice since qualifying as a dentist from Cardiff University in 1999, firstly in Wales, and then in Ireland from 2006 when I moved to Ireland with my family. In order to gain more experience in child dentistry, I have recently worked in the community dental services in Denmark. This enabled me to gain insight into the very comprehensive treatment offered to children and adults with special needs and has helped me to improve the quality of care that I offer my current patients.
During my time practising as a dentist, I have gained considerable experience in the treatment of patients including: preventative care, caries treatment, crown and bridgework, periodontics, endodontics, trauma treatment, and inhalation sedation.
I would describe myself as a committed, patient, and conscientious dentist, where quality of work is very important to me. I enjoy working in general practice with a wide range of patients needs.I have gained much experience of working with nervous patients, adults as well as children. and especially enjoy this field of dentistry.
I am firmly committed to continuing dental education which I see as an essential commitment to my patients.
Oral Surgeon:
Dr.Muhammad Israr
MSc (Eng), FDS, RCPS (Glasg), FFD,RCSI (OS/OM), FFD, RCSI(OS)
Practice Limited to Oral Surgery
Dr.Muhammad Israr has commenced practice here and caters for our oral surgery needs such as difficult and complicated surgical extractions including wisdom teeth and impacted teeth.
He also has a special interest in Oral Medicine and has the backup of the facilities of St. James's Hospital where he currently works in the maxillofacial department.
He has extensive training in oral surgery from London and Dublin and is a welcome addition to our team. He accepts full payment from the VHI, Aviva and Hibernian Health Insurance companies.
Implantologist & Periodontist:
Dr. Maher Kemmoona
M.Dent.Ch (Periodontist)
Practice limited to Implantology and Periodontology
Maher Kemmoona was born in the west of Ireland and emigrated in 1979 to Germany.
He graduated at the University of Erlangen-Nuernberg in 1999 as a general dentist and worked both in general and specialist practice (Periodontics/Prosthodontics) in Germany for 3 years prior to returning to Ireland where he worked initally in Galway.
In 2004 he joined the Postgraduate programme for Periodontology and Implantology at Trinity College Dublin graduating in 2007.
Since then he has been engaged in private practice limited to Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and undertakes both the surgical and prosthetic phase of implant placement.He also treats advanced periodontal disease.
Orthodontist:
Maghnus O'Donnell
B.A., B.Dent.Sc. M.Sc., M.Orth. [RCS Eng], M.Orth.[RCS Ed].
Practice Limited to Orthodontic
Maghnus qualified as a general dentist from Trinity College Dublin in 1987 and immediately embarked on a specialist training programme in London to become a qualified Orthodontist .He became a specialist Orthodontist in 1994 and attained his Membership Examinations in Orthodontics also from London, Edinburgh and Dublin. He then commenced practice in The Northbrook Clinic in Ranelagh, Dublin as well as joining Pembroke Dental Centre. He has also taught Orthodontics at the Dublin Dental Hospital.
Dental Hygienist:
Mrs. Valerie McCarthy-Phillips
R.D.H. F.A.C.T.C
I qualified as a Dental Hygienist from Glasgow University in1993 and joined Pembroke Dental in 2004. I am specially trained to successfully manage the Oral Health needs of our patients. Having extensive experience in this area, I will help you achieve a healthy and fresh smile that you are looking for!
With our commitment to further training and development I provide the latest treatments to our patients with a gentle approach. My role as hygienist is to care for all ages - from kids to adults!
I initially assess your current Oral health and then I design a specific Oral health programme to match your needs - whether it is applying coatings [fissure sealants] on childrens teeth to protect them from decay, dietary analysis or demonstrating up to date cleaning techniques and brushes to help reach those awkward spaces!
Treatment required will be discussed with you and any queries answered. While putting you at your ease, I undertake routine scaling and polishing as well as advanced hygiene treatments to optimise your gum health. I can also help with the everyday discomfort of teeth sensitivity. By advising you how to reduce acidic challenges in your diet, changing and improving your oral hygiene techniques and the use of specific products, we can both work together to alleviate this problem.
