Bupa Dental Care Derry

Ciara Lyle

Practice Manager

Ciara joined us at the beginning of 2021, after working as a manager in customer experience for almost 15 years.

Ciara LylePractice

Practice Manager

Ciara joined us at the beginning of 2021, after working as a manager in customer experience for almost 15 years.

Ciara leads the way in providing first-class service, ensuring patient care is at the forefront of everything she does.

Hannah Kilpatrick-Lynch

Receptionist

Hannah Kilpatrick-LynchPractice

Receptionist

Jill Hughes

Receptionist

Jill HughesPractice

Receptionist

Tamsin Ryan

Receptionist

Joining us as a receptionist in 2019, Tamsin enjoys exploring the operational and administrative parts of the business. She has a keen interest in dentistry and previously worked as a dental nurse.

Tamsin Ryan Practice

Receptionist

Joining us as a receptionist in 2019, Tamsin enjoys exploring the operational and administrative parts of the business. She has a keen interest in dentistry and previously worked as a dental nurse.

Cara McCrea

GDC - 283653 BDS University of Plymouth 2019 Dentist

Cara graduated from Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2019. She enjoys general dentistry but has a keen interest in both oral surgery and endodontics. 

Cara McCreaDentists

GDC - 283653 BDS University of Plymouth 2019 Dentist

Cara graduated from Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2019. She enjoys general dentistry but has a keen interest in both oral surgery and endodontics. 

Ciara enjoys working with patients to help improve their overall confidence in their smile and to reduce any dental anxiety.

Ellen Herron

GDC - BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 2020 290385 Dentist

Ellen HerronDentists

GDC - BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 2020 290385 Dentist

Martin Higgins

GDC - 60213 BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 1985 Dentist

Martin graduated from Queen's University of Belfast in 1985 and was awarded the Elwood Prize for Prosthetics. He has worked as a general dental practitioner ever since qualifying.

Martin HigginsDentists

GDC - 60213 BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 1985 Dentist

Martin graduated from Queen's University of Belfast in 1985 and was awarded the Elwood Prize for Prosthetics. He has worked as a general dental practitioner ever since qualifying.

Martin enjoys all aspects of dentistry. In 2005, he joined the Derry practice and has had a great experience working with the dedicated team. He is proud to be part of a team that puts patients at the very heart of everything they do.

Liviu ‘Alex’ Bratulescu

GDC - 190028 DMD Romania 2005 Dentist

Alex graduated in Constanta in Romania and since 2014, has worked in two of our dental practices. Alex enjoys helping patients achieve great results, particularly in the fields of restorative and aesthetic dentistry.

Liviu ‘Alex’ BratulescuDentists

GDC - 190028 DMD Romania 2005 Dentist

Alex graduated in Constanta in Romania and since 2014, has worked in two of our dental practices. Alex enjoys helping patients achieve great results, particularly in the fields of restorative and aesthetic dentistry.

Shauna Doole

GDC - 179251 Lead Dental Nurse

Shauna began her dental nursing career in 2006 and qualified two years later. She joined us in 2009 and has since offered NHS and private care and trained many dental nurses. Shauna is qualified to apply fluoride varnish to help strengthen patients’ tooth enamel. She’s also trained to take dental impressions under the prescription of a dentist.

Shauna DooleDentists

GDC - 179251 Lead Dental Nurse

Shauna began her dental nursing career in 2006 and qualified two years later. She joined us in 2009 and has since offered NHS and private care and trained many dental nurses. Shauna is qualified to apply fluoride varnish to help strengthen patients’ tooth enamel. She’s also trained to take dental impressions under the prescription of a dentist.

 

Martina Gallagher

GDC - 189751 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2010 Hygienist

Martina GallagherHygienists

GDC - 189751 Registered under s36C of the Dentists Act 1984 2010 Hygienist

Catherine Mooney

GDC - 267268 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2016 Dental Nurse

Catherine joined us in 2018 and completed our Practice Managers Academy in 2020. She enjoys meeting and supporting patients and reassuring those who are more nervous. Catherine previously worked as a lead dental nurse and enjoyed leading and managing clinical staff.

Catherine MooneyDental Nurses

GDC - 267268 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2016 Dental Nurse

Catherine joined us in 2018 and completed our Practice Managers Academy in 2020. She enjoys meeting and supporting patients and reassuring those who are more nervous. Catherine previously worked as a lead dental nurse and enjoyed leading and managing clinical staff.

Chantelle Mullarkey

Trainee Dental Nurse

Chantelle is currently completing her studies in dental nursing while developing her craft in our practice. She loves working alongside the team and has a keen interest in the dental industry.

Chantelle MullarkeyDental Nurses

Trainee Dental Nurse

Chantelle is currently completing her studies in dental nursing while developing her craft in our practice. She loves working alongside the team and has a keen interest in the dental industry.

Ramandeep Kaur

Trainee Dental Nurse

Ramandeep Kaur relocated from India to Derry to pursue her training in the dental field. She is enjoying working with the skilled team at Bupa Dental Care Derry.

Ramandeep KaurDental Nurses

Trainee Dental Nurse

Ramandeep Kaur relocated from India to Derry to pursue her training in the dental field. She is enjoying working with the skilled team at Bupa Dental Care Derry.

Ramandeep is a qualified Indian dentist, starting her journey towards qualifying to practice dentistry in the UK. She’s working as a trainee dental nurse to give herself time and space to develop in the dental environment.

Ríonach Hegarty

Trainee Dental Nurse

Ríonach HegartyDental Nurses

Trainee Dental Nurse

Imelda Mcaleenan

GDC - 211055 National Certificate NEBDN 1997 Dental Nurse

Imelda started working as a dental nurse in 1988. Since then she has worked in several NHS and private dental practices and also at the school of dentistry in Belfast.

Imelda McaleenanDental Nurses

GDC - 211055 National Certificate NEBDN 1997 Dental Nurse

Imelda started working as a dental nurse in 1988. Since then she has worked in several NHS and private dental practices and also at the school of dentistry in Belfast.

Over the years, Imelda has gained a wide range of experience in different aspects of dentistry including orthodontics, implants, oral surgery and general dentistry. She joined Bupa Dental Care Derry in 2021 and greatly enjoys working with the team at our busy practice.

Eimear Doherty

GDC - 281601 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2018 Dental Nurse

Eimear Doherty began her dental nursing career in 2018 and soon after getting her diploma moved to Australia and began her work as a dental nurse.

Eimear DohertyDental Nurses

GDC - 281601 National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2018 Dental Nurse

Eimear Doherty began her dental nursing career in 2018 and soon after getting her diploma moved to Australia and began her work as a dental nurse.

After returning home, she joined our practice in August 2023. Eimear’s favourite aspect of the job is providing reassurance to nervous patients while supporting their needs. She particularly loves working with our hygienist as she has a keen interest in oral hygiene.

Roisin Doherty

GDC - 298335 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2021 Dental Nurse

Roisin is a dental nurse and joined our practice in 2020. She enjoys being part of our team and working alongside our dentists and nurses.

Roisin DohertyDental Nurses

GDC - 298335 Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3 QCF City & Guilds 2021 Dental Nurse

Roisin is a dental nurse and joined our practice in 2020. She enjoys being part of our team and working alongside our dentists and nurses.