Fáilte chuig ‘Erris Dental’, do fhiaclóir áitiúil.
Erris Dental was established by Mayo-native Dr Emer Walshe in 2016. Our emphasis is on catering for all your dental needs in a modern, relaxing and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on our professional and caring approach and welcome all patients, young and old!
We offer a full range of dental treatments for both adults and children. Our aim is to deliver a top-class standard of dentistry and to provide you with a healthy and beautiful smile.
Táimid lonnaithe i gceartlár na Gaeltachta agus tá fáilte roimh chách a gnó a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge.
Please contact us for further information or to make an appointment.
Fáilte chuig ‘Erris Dental’, do fhiaclóir áitiúil.
Erris Dental was established by Mayo-native Dr Emer Walshe in 2016. Our emphasis is on catering for all your dental needs in a modern, relaxing and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on our professional and caring approach and welcome all patients, young and old!
We offer a full range of dental treatments for both adults and children. Our aim is to deliver a top-class standard of dentistry and to provide you with a healthy and beautiful smile.
Táimid lonnaithe i gceartlár na Gaeltachta agus tá fáilte roimh chách a gnó a dhéanamh trí mheán na Gaeilge.
Please contact us for further information or to make an appointment.
Our team
Dentist
Dr Emer Walshe
(BA, B.Dent.Sci (Hons) TCD)
Dr Walshe graduated with an honours degree in Dental Science from the Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) at Trinity College Dublin in 2009. She subsequently worked as a house officer in the DDUH for one year. Following this, she spent almost two years working as a senior house officer in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Guildford, Surrey in the UK. This allowed her to develop her skills in oral surgery and management of acute dental and facial pain. She obtained her membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2011.
Dr Walshe enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially minor oral surgery, as well as treating children and anxious patients. She is an active member of the Irish Dental Association and is fully registered with the Irish Dental Council. She regularly attends postgraduate courses and conferences.
Dentist
Dr David Hendrick
BA, B.Dent.Sci (Hons) TCD, DipPCD (RCSI)
Dr. Hendrick graduated with an honours degree in Dental Science from the Dublin Dental University Hospital (DDUH) at Trinity College Dublin. He achieved a First Class Honours in Restorative Dentistry (crown and bridge work). Dr. Hendrick joined the team at Erris Dental in 2019 after working in Dublin for a number of years. Dr. Hendrick has a keen interest in the areas of endodontics (root canals) and prosthodontics (crown and bridge work) as well as cosmetic work (such as composite bonding).
Dr. Hendrick is committed to further education and always keeps up to date with the latest scientific developments in the dental field. He is currently studying for a Masters degree in Endodontics (root canals) at the prestigious King’s College London. He holds a Diploma in Primary Care Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and attends many lectures, hands- and conferences both nationally and internationally. He is an active member of the Irish Dental Association and the Irish Endodontic Society and is fully registered with the Irish Dental Council.
Hygienist
Catherine Doherty
Catherine began her career in dentistry as a dental nurse, qualifying from Trinity College Dublin in 2015. She subsequently worked in a dental practice in Galway for two years. She enjoyed working in a clinical setting but felt she wanted to have a more active role in treating patients. Thus, she returned to college to study Dental Hygiene in University College Cork and graduated in 2019. She has been working at Erris Dental since then.
Catherine enjoys working as a hygienist and finds it extremely rewarding educating her patients on oral hygiene and personalising a plan to suit their individual needs. She is fully registered with the Irish Dental Council and the Irish Dental Hygienist’s Association.
Nurse
Geraldine Brown
Practice Manager
Margie Bourn
News
Harnessing “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
A study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong has shown that “positive stress” can be utilised to enhance the therapeutic potential of tooth stem cells by increasing their resistance to injury and disease.
Researchers developing rapid test for periodontal disease
The link between periodontal disease and a range of systemic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis is well established.
No adverse effects of early fluoride exposure found on childhood development
An Australian study published in the Journal of Dental Research has provided evidence that exposure to fluoridated water is not negatively associated with child emotional and behavioural development.
Dentists across Scotland are testing AI programme that can identify dental cavities
A pioneering study is being carried out across dental practices in Scotland, in which software-driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is helping practitioners locate caries (cavities) more effectively.
People who receive periodontal care have better outcomes after heart attack, study finds
The conventional wisdom is that medical and dental care are related, but less is known about how dental care relates to health outcomes after acute incidents like heart attacks.
Gel treats gum disease by fighting inflammation
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic by-product called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth.
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Opening hours
Monday – Friday
9.00am – 6.00pm
