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Triple threat: Shields Dental & Implant Clinic

Conor Shields – alongside his twin brother and colleague Cormac Shields – looks at how the team at Shields Dental & Implant Clinic in Limerick tripled the size of their practice in three years Myself and my identical twin brother, Cormac, are both third-generation dentists in Limerick. Our grandfather Frank qualified as one of the … Continued

Northern Ireland practice sales ‘buoyant’

The dental practice sales market across the whole of the UK has been relatively stable over the last quarter, according to the latest quarterly goodwill survey from NASDAL (National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers). However, the market in Northern Ireland seems to be quite buoyant according to Paddy Miscampbell of Belfast-based NASDAL accountants, … Continued

Dental profile: Laura Horton

In a new feature for Irish Dentistry, Siobhan Kelleher interviews members of the dental profession for insights and opinions into the world of dentistry. Here, Laura Horton talks brand awareness and changes in dentistry Laura, you started in dentistry 18 years ago. Tell us about your journey I started as a dental nurse and then … Continued

Digital dentistry: adapting your online presence

Jeremy Biggerstaff demonstrates how to push your practice into the digital era Dentists are at the forefront of the digital age, and it’s becoming increasingly more important for dentists to embrace change and nurture a culture that focuses on continuous growth. The rise of digital and online technology, in particular, has experienced a significantly rapid … Continued

Five-star dentistry: Ace Braces Orthodontics

Irish Dentistry chats to Ace Braces Orthodontics owner Kevin O’Regan about the team’s big win this year, taking home five awards at the 2015 Irish Dentistry Awards Why did you decide to enter the awards? It is easy to be complacent and while it can be a challenge, it is more important to say ‘we … Continued