Dr. Colm O'Donovan

Dentist

B.D.S. (N.U.I.) Dip Clin Dent

After graduating from University College Cork in 1989 Colm moved to the UK where he worked for 8 years gaining valuable experience in clinical dentistry. On returning to Ireland in 1996 heinitially worked as an associate in Dublin city centre before setting up a dental practice in Glasthule.

Professional development is very important to Colm because of his passion for dentistry. In 2002 he completed a 2 year diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Trinity College Dublin and subsequentlycompleted a 2 year course in Manchester and Dublin run by one of the UK's leading experts in dental prosthetics, Dr Paul Tipton. He finished top of his class in October 2010.Since then he is constantly attending various courses in order to keep up to date with advances in modern dentistry.

A patient focused approach in anattentive and caring environment is a core ethos of his practice. It is a firm belief of his that everyone who sits in his chair be given the time they need to understand their treatment plan and to feel at ease.

Finally to give you a little insight into his personal life he is a married fatherof four children with a passion for all kinds of sport. In his younger days he was a reasonable gaelic player and continues now as a keen supporter of Cork gaelic and hurling. When time allows he relaxes by playing a round of golf.

Aine O'Herlihy Dentist

Aine O'Herlihy

Dentist

B.D.S. (N.U.I.) Hons

Aine comes to Dental Solutions having completed her Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) degree in UCC in 2013. Following this Aine moved to the UK where she gained invaluable experience. While working in the UK Aine’s focus on her professional development led her to complete her Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery. Aine has a keen interest in endodontics and this adds a further dimension to the services offered by Dental Solutions.

Additionally Aine is interested in facial aesthetics and has trained in the administration of Botulinum Toxin and Dermal fillers. This is now an added service which patients of Dental Solutions can avail of.

Aine is not only a highly accomplished dentist but she also has a gentle and caring manner, this combination is invaluable in helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable in the dental chair.

Dr. Sharon Murphy

Dentist
B.D.S. (N.U.I.) Hons

Dr Sharon Murphy has over 25 years of experience in General Dentistry in the UK and Ireland. Sharon qualified with an honours degree from University College Cork. Whilst in college , she was the recipient of numerous college scolarships. Following her Final Dental Examination, she was awarded the O’Neill Gold medal for Restorative Dentistry and the Johnson & Johnson prize for Orthodontics. Sharon moved to the UK, following graduation, where she gained invaluable experience working as a dentist in a family practice in Chelmsford, in the Orthodontics Department at Southend Hospital, and as a corporate Dental Practitioner for King’s College London, Ernst and Young, Anderson Consulting, Arthur Anderson and Sainsbury’s HQ and in a surgery in Canary Wharf.

Since returning to Ireland in 2005, Sharon has focused on family dentistry, providing general dental care to patients in South County Dublin. She has also worked alongside specialists in The Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine. Sharon received a Certificate in Cosmetic Dentistry from Advanced Dental Seminars in 2005, and continues to take part in Continuing Professional Development to enhance her skills.

Yvonne O'Sullivan

Dental Hygienist
RDH, BSc

Yvonne has over 25 years of experience in the dental profession beginning as a dental nurse. In 2009 she qualified in dental hygiene from the Dublin Dental School and Hospital. As a dental hygienist, she has worked in a multi-disciplinary practice (Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine, Dublin) for a number of years and St James Hospital in the Cleft Lip and Palate Unit. It was in these practices that she gained vast experience treating and or maintaining periodontal disease (gum disease), and maintenance of complex dental implant cases.

Since 2016, she has taught part time as a dental hygiene tutor at the Dublin Dental University & Hospital.

She ensures she keeps up to date with the latest research and products by investing in attending conferences and through ensuring the purchase of new equipment and products, this provides the highest standard of care for patients, based not only on recent research, but also through networking with colleagues at these conferences and the sharing of information.

Yvonne works closely with the in-house dentists to ensure they are made aware of any dental changes or queries patients may have. She also collaborates with external specialists including periodontists (gum specialists) and a dietician, who all assist her with the patient’s overall general and dental health to ensure the optimum outcome following treatment.

In 2022, Yvonne completed a Degree Completion Course in Oral Health Promotion. Research has shown for decades that dental disease, be it dental caries (tooth decay) or periodontal disease (gum disease) is preventable or controlled from progressing further by specific oral hygiene practices at home. If the patient is committed to caring for their teeth and gums, in between the visits with Yvonne, dental disease progression can be prevented.

Wenda Thomas

Dental Hygienist

Wenda is a highly skilled dental hygienist with 30 years experience in the dental profession. Wenda has a broad range of experience in a wide variety of dental settings including the Dublin Dental University Hospital, St James Hospital, NHS practice in the UK and private practice both in Dublin and London.

Wenda’s particular area of expertise is the treatment of patients with cancer of the head and neck, cleft palates, along with both routine and complex periodontal problems. She is currently involved in clinical supervision for the final year undergraduate Dental Hygiene Students as well as pre-clinical and clinical teaching for the Orthodontic Therapy students.

In the Dublin Dental University Hospital Wenda is passionate about disease prevention. She delivers care with a friendly and compassionate demeanour. Wenda strives to ensure every patient feels at ease and comfortable in her care.

She enjoys learning and attending seminars and CPD events regularly to up-skill in any new research knowledge or practice techniques. She is currently studying a post graduate course in positive oral health and life style medicine.

The following are the treatments available with Yvonne & Wenda:

Ashling Ward

Dental Nurse

Natali Vuleta

Dental Nurse

Stephanie Griffin

Dental Nurse

Aideen Walshe

Practice Manager