Jill qualified in Birmingham and worked for many years in a large family practice in the UK before returning home to Ireland in 2005. Her empathy for young and old brought her to The Dalkey Clinic where she has been able to focus on high touch and high-quality dental care. She has kept up to date with training in all areas of adhesive and aesthetic dentistry and enjoys working with her patients to address their concerns and needs.
As a patient at our practice, you’ll be attended to by a friendly, dedicated treatment team with extensive practical experience and high technical expertise. We look forward to welcoming you to our practice in Dublin South, Dalkey, and will ensure your experience with us is a pleasant one, so you can leave with lasting positive results.
Meet our team
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Dr. Hugh Byrne
General Dentist
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Dr. Sonya Williams
Dentist
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Dr. Jill Marshall
General Dentist
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Dr. Eibhlín O’Donoghue
General Dentist
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Aine Hayes
Dental Nurse
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Lauren Nugent
Trainee Dental Nurse
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Karen Pyper
Trainee Dental Nurse
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Emily Copp
Dental Receptionist and Social media coordinator
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Pamela Byrne
Dental Receptionist
Having qualified from Dublin, Hugh spent a number of years in general practice in London. He and his family returned to Dublin where he opened The Dalkey Clinic in 2001 to establish a practice focused on high quality patient care and aesthetic dentistry. He has also held a teaching post in the Dublin Dental University Hospital attached to TCD since then. He has done further training in Europe, the USA and Brazil to ensure that he remains at the forefront of the profession. Hugh’s primary focus is advanced adhesive restorative dentistry and he is at the forefront of biomimetic dentistry in Europe. He is the co-founder of Mimétika, training many other dentists in this advanced, minimally invasive approach.
Sonya is a former classmate of Hugh’s and graduated with him, from Trinity College Dublin, in 1995. She spent the next 2 years working in Dublin Dental Hospital as a House Officer.
In 1998 she moved into general practice and has worked in various locations in Dublin. She has developed a keen interest in facial aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry and general oral health. In facial aesthetics her aim is to achieve a natural enhancement and to work with the team to compliment any cosmetic dental work. Sonya carries out a range of aesthetic treatments, here in Dalkey and has attended a number of advanced aesthetic courses, to ensure she is always up to date.
Eibhlín graduated from University College Cork with an honors degree in 2011.
After qualifying as a dentist, Eibhlín moved to London to complete one year of vocational training. During this time, she worked in both the NHS and in a private general practice. During her years working in London, she dedicated much of her time to improving her skillset across many areas of dentistry.
She has undergone extensive training in cosmetic dentistry in Kings college London, the Eastman dental institute, London and Belgium.
Eibhlín has also done extensive training in oral surgery, also at the Eastman dental institute, and further training in Endodontics. She is fully qualified in facial aesthetic treatment.
Eibhlín has successfully completed exams to become a member of the joint faculty of dental surgeons and has gained a diploma in health economics. Eibhlín’s friendly, calm and professional manner is what our patients here in Dalkey love most about her.
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Aine has worked as a dental nurse since 2010 and joined The Dalkey Clinic in 2021. Previously, Aine worked in Australia in a general practice in Sydney and gained great experienced from her time there. Aine prides herself in her knowledge of all areas of infection control, her organisational skills are second to none and she has a very empathetic nature with patients. She is great asset to the team.
Lauren is a trainee dental nurse who joined The Dalkey Clinic in 2021 and worked in hospitality previously. Lauren has a very kind, welcoming nature and works well as part of the team. Lauren hopes to start her dental nursing course later this year. She works to a very high standard and always ensures the clinic is spotless! Lauren has a very promising future ahead.
Karen joined The Dalkey Clinic in 2021 as a trainee Dental nurse and previously worked as a dental receptionist. Karen currently studies dental nursing part time in Marino college, Dublin. Karen keeps us all laughing daily in the clinic and has a bubbly, fun personality. She is hardworking, organized and has a great future ahead in her career as a dental nurse.
Emily joined The Dalkey Clinic in 2021 as a dental receptionist. Emily has a very kind, caring and empathetic nature which is essential when working in healthcare. Emily co-ordinates our social media accounts and has a diploma in digital marketing. She uses her initiative and works brilliantly as part of the team. Emily is extremely hard working and a key member of the Dalkey clinic.
Pamela started her journey in Dalkey as a healthcare professional in 2001, she has a kind and gentle touch and a great rapport with patients who attend the clinic.
Pamela is organised, motivated and her professional approach to work makes her a key member of the front of house team.
Key points on the practice
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All of our surgeries in practice have been designed for your comfort, so that you can relax during your appointments.
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We are now in purpose-built premises, equipped with state-of-the art equipment and facilities with your care and comfort front and centre.
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Our clinicians only work with the best equipment, ensuring that treatment is carried out with the best tools in the hands of the best clinicians.