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Fortwilliam Specialist Dental Clinic

352 & 354 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 5AE View on map

Today - 8:30am to 5:00pm See all opening hours

Currently accepting new private patients and dentist referrals

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A warm welcome from our practice manager, Jenna Lindsay

Fortwilliam Specialist Dental Clinic is a specialist oral surgery practice based on Antrim Road in Belfast. The majority of our patients are referred to us by other dentists, but we also accept self-referrals for dental implant treatment, which means you can inquire with us directly to book a consultation.

We’re proud that we were finalists in three categories at the Irish Dentistry Awards in 2019, including ‘Best Referral Practice’, ‘Best Team’ and ‘Best Treatment of Nervous Patients’. So whether you’re referred to us, or self-referred, you can rest assured your smile is in safe hands.

Our dentist referral services

Our practice offers complex oral surgery treatments on a referral-only basis, for both private and NHS patients. Our team boasts five registered specialists in oral surgery who are highly qualified and experienced.

We handle the placement and restoration of implants, complex surgical tooth extractions, prosthodontics and a wide range of other advanced treatments, particularly for complex cases. Our sister-clinic in Ballymena offers similar services.

We’re also part of the HSCB NHS oral surgery pilot initiative and we have a teaching clinic with lecture room facilities for Queen’s University students.

We have an easy process for other dentists to refer to us. If you’re interested in referring a patient, please get in touch. We’ll be more than happy to explain anything to you.

Dental implants in Belfast

We’ve been fitting dental implants at our practice for over 20 years. Implants are a long-term, fixed solution to help you restore your missing or failing teeth. If you’re interested in having an implant placed, please get in touch. We accept self-referrals for implant treatment and will be happy to book you in for an initial consultation or to talk you through the process.

Services for nervous patients

We can provide oral or intravenous dental sedation for our private patients who are particularly anxious about visiting the dentist. All of our dental nurses are qualified in conscious sedation.

We like our patients to feel comfortable and at-home when they visit our practice, so we have free Wi-Fi and refreshments available while you relax in our spacious reception area.

If you’re anxious about visiting us, please get in touch. We’ll be more than happy to talk you through anything and explain your treatment options to you.

How to find Fortwilliam Specialist Dental Clinic

We’re located in a unique listed building on Antrim Road in Belfast. If you’re driving to us, there’s plenty of free parking outside the practice. We’re also a 1-minute walk from a bus stop which leads to all main city bus routes and less than a 25-minute walk from Yorkgate Train Station.

Our practice is fully-wheelchair accessible.

What makes us different?

  • Emergency appointments Emergency appointments
  • Free Wi-Fi Free Wi-Fi
  • Free on-street parking Free on-street parking
  • Wheelchair friendly Wheelchair friendly
  • Over 20 years' local experience Over 20 years' local experience
  • Nervous? Ask us about sedation Nervous? Ask us about sedation
  • Over 20 years' placing dental implants Over 20 years' placing dental implants
  • We treat TMJ disorders We treat TMJ disorders
  • We're accepting dentist referrals We're accepting dentist referrals

Fortwilliam Specialist Dental Clinic
Opening hours*
Monday8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday8:30am - 5:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

*Opening hours may vary due to COVID-19 and public holidays. Please get in touch with us to find out more.

What makes Fortwilliam Specialist Dental Clinic different?

Find out what makes our practice unique.

Specialist oral surgeons for complex oral surgery

We have dedicated, specialist oral surgeons and nurses who can treat complex oral surgery cases, including impacted wisdom teeth and buried canines.

Private and NHS oral surgery referrals

Our experienced team accept referrals for oral surgery on an NHS and private basis. We’re also part of the HSCB NHS oral surgery pilot initiative.

Specialised equipment and technology

We have specialised equipment with a dedicated imaging suite on-site, including a CBCT scanner and intraoral scanner for impression-free lab work.

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  • Dental Nurses
  • Practice

Mark Diamond

Mark is the clinic’s director. He trained in Manchester and Glasgow and is a specialist in oral surgery.

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Nadine McAloney

Nadine studied in Newcastle, trained in England, and is now a specialist in oral surgery in Belfast.

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Simon Killough

Simon qualified in Belfast. He’s been a lecturer, holds a PhD and also works part-time as a hospital consultant.

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Fionna Burns

Fionna studied in Glasgow and Belfast, and now specialises in oral surgery.

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Louise O’Hare

Louise studied in Belfast and has worked in a hospital setting. She is now a specialist in oral surgery.

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Neil Strong

Neil has a keen interest in oral surgery.

Teresa McKee

Marcella McCrarren

Elaine Ramswell

Elaine is our lead dental nurse and is currently studying for a certificate in dental implant nursing.

Sarah McKeeman

Laura Hunter

Michelle Finnegan

Michelle is currently studying for a certificate in dental implant nursing.

Grace Lindsay

Grace has worked at our practice since May 2019. She is helpful, welcoming, and provides a friendly, reassuring face for our patients.

Jacqueline Laverty

Jenna Lindsay

Jenna has been working at our practice for over 10 years. She has a background in dental nursing and as a practice coordinator.

Lesley Allen

Lesley has worked at our practice since May 2019. She enjoys reassuring our patients when they come into practice.

Whitening can be an important part of a smile makeover. We always check the suitability of your teeth, as it may not be recommended for some patients with high sensitivity. It’s important to know that we may not be able to treat all of your teeth: whitening can’t alter the colour of fillings, crowns, veneers, for example. Your dentist can explain and suggest any options open to you.

We do understand that some people really struggle with dental treatment. But we have lots of ways to help put you at ease. Please just tell us how you feel and what worries you, and then we can work together to decide on the right approach.

Generally we recommend twice yearly check-ups every six months. However, this varies on a case by case basis. Your Bupa Dental Care dentist will talk to you about when and how often we need to see you.

No, Bupa Dental Care practices are open to everyone. If you do have Bupa dental insurance, at selected practices we can guide you through your claim.

First, please check that our practice offers the services you’re looking for, then simply use the referral form on our contact page. Do feel free to give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for.

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That’s why, following the COVID-19 outbreak, we’ve taken the essential decision to put extra safety measures in place right across our practice, so you can continue to visit our dentists with the reassurance that you are secure and protected.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has always been worn by our clinical teams in the practice, but the new safety measures mean that our clinicians will now be wearing enhanced PPE to minimise the risk of cross contamination during treatment.

To ensure that each patient has the protection they need we have to apply a separate tariff for the enhanced PPE that is required for each dental treatment. The tariff will vary by treatment type – please contact your local practice for more information.

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