Meet the Team
The Gentle Dental Clinic is headed by Michael McManus, the principal and practice owner. Ian Roche has a special interest in crown, bridgework and prosthetics while Doreen Fitzsimmons has a special interest in paediatric dentistry and dentally anxious patients.
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Michael McManus
GDC Registered: 85923
Ian Roche
GDC Registered: 41460
Doreen Fitzsimmons
GDC Registered: 59104
Eamon O'Reilly
GDC Registered: 176503
Conor McLister
GDC Registered: 103854
Cathy Harrison
GDC Registered: 114538
Deborah Kelland
GDC Registered: 148752
Charlene McVeigh
GDC Registered: 166492
Carol Lavery
GDC Registered: 148754
Nuala McAteer
GDC Registered: 160394
Mary Trainor
GDC Registered: 161674
Nicola Tinnelly
GDC Registered: 180172
Michael Mc Manus
GDC Registered: 85923
The practice is headed by Michael, the principal and practice owner. Following periods of work in private practices in Belfast and Armagh, Michael returned to Mourne to open the Gentle Dental Clinic in 2008. Michael has a special interest in veneer crown, bridgework and cosmetic dentistry. He is one of the first to introduce Six Month Smiles cosmetic braces and the Inman Aligner to northern ireland along with Clear Step invisible braces.
Ian Roche
GDC Registered: 41460
A graduate from Trinity College, Dublin. Offering many years experience, Ian has a special interest in crowns, bridgework and prosthetics.
Doreen Fitzsimmons
GDC Registered: 59104
A graduate from Queens University, Belfast, Doreen has a special interest in paediatric dentistry and dentally anxious patients.
Cathy Harrison
GDC Registered: 114538
Our Hygienist graduated from QUB is extremely enthusiastic about her role in the care of our clients, drawing great satisfaction from tailoring oral health programmes to suit each individual's particular needs. She plays a vital role in the dental health and maintenance of all our patients.
Deborah Kelland
GDC Registered: 148752
The large team of registered dental nurses and receptionists are headed by Deborah. Her experience and commitment to dentistry is highly valued within the practice. As Head Nurse she is responsible for maintaining the clinical standards of the practice and nursing staff, overseeing our strict cross-contamination control procedures and each client's care within the surgery. The client visiting with us is her priority, and her relaxed and friendly manner is always appreciated.
Charlene McVeigh
GDC Registered: 166492
Dental Nurse
Carol Lavery
GDC Registered: 148754
Dental Nurse
Nuala McAteer
GDC Registered: 160394
Dental Nurse
Mary Trainor
GDC Registered: 161674
Dental Nurse
Nicola Tinnelly
GDC Registered: 180172
Dental Nurse
Dr Eamon O'Reilly BDS QUB
GDC Registered: 176503
Is the newest member of our team at gentle dental. Eamon is from hilltown and come to us after graduating from QUB. He is very keen to progress his further education and takes a special intrest in paediatric and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr Conor McLister BDS QUB MFDS
GDC Registered: 103854
Conor comes to us on a part time basis to increase our internal referal service for surgical and endodontics after spending the past two years in the royal victoria hospital furthering his studies into these areas. He particularly takes a keen intrest in endodontics and extensive crown and bridge work
Aine McCabe
Dental Receptionist
Tanya Farrell
Dental Receptionist/Nurse