Meet the team

Dr David O'Neill BDS
(QUB 1996)
 
David is the joint practice owner and principal, qualified in 1996 from Queens University Belfast. He started his career in dentistry working in Belfast.

David set up Cloughoge Dental Practice in 2004 with Russell Smith and is particularly proud of the wide range of up-to-date treatments offered by the practice.  

David has a particular interest in vocational
training for newly qualified dentists and has
been a trainer for the past 4 years.

GDC registration number - 71989

Dr Rebecca Norris
BDS (QUB 2010)
 
Rebecca graduated from Queens University Belfast gaining distinctions in Orthodontics, Practice of Dentistry and prosthetics and was also awarded the John Clarke Memorial prize for her clinical work in final year.  She joined the practice after commencing her General Professional Training, where she also works for the Southern Board in the hospital and community.

GDC registration number -191041

Dr Russell Smith
(DUND 1995)
 
Russell is the joint practice owner and principal, qualified in 1995 from Dundee University and spent five years working in both NHS and Private practice in Scotland before returning to Ireland in 2001.

Together with David he opened Cloughoge Dental Practice in 2004 to offer quality family dental care in a modern and relaxed setting.

GDC registration number - 70868

 

Dr Diane McWhirter
BDS (QUB 2007)
 
Diane graduated from Queens University in 2007 and joined the practice initially as a vocational dental practitioner. After completing this year of training she has remained working as an associate in the practice.  

Diane takes a keen interest in pediatric dentistry and anxious patients, providing general family
care and helping patients achieve
optimal oral health.

Diane is not available for appointments on Mondays.

GDC registration number - 113343

Practice Manager
Karen Magill
Over 20 years experience in dental management , administration & dental nursing.

Administration 
Anne Smith
Lisa O'Neill

Nursing Staff 
Aishling Malone
Marie Duggan
Elaine Kennedy
Deirdre O'Hagan