Our Team

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GDC No. 243973

Dr Andy is fortunate to have been in the Dental environment from the age of 16. His roles have included dental assistant, decontamination manager and practice manager.

Dr Andy has worked in both NHS and Private practice across the province and acquired Abercorn Dental Care in 2019. Andy takes a very relaxed, friendly and professional approach to his treatments and always strives to make your visit a very comfortable and memorable one.

Dr Andy’s experience, dedication and passion to Dentistry has resulted in his highly regarded reputation. Andy holds 5 postgraduate degrees from the prestigious Queens University Belfast, Newcastle University and the 3 Royal College of Surgeons in – Ireland (Dublin), England (London) and Scotland (Glasgow)

He brings individuality and creativity  to every patient, every day in his care. He provides many specialised dental treatments and appliances and more information can be found on the treatment pages.

He also holds the title of

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐊

𝗕𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗚𝗗𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱

GDC No. 71976

Joan graduated from Queens University Belfast in 1996 gaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery with a distinction in restorative dentistry – winning the Eric Scher prize for prosthetic dentistry and the Gibb’s prize for dental public health

She has gained two post graduate degrees both with distinction. Joan was a dental educational supervisor in the Northern Ireland Dental Foundation Training Scheme in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021.

Joan was principal of her own practice in Banbridge for 15 years before taking a short career break. She has now combined her roles of carer and dentist and works 3 days per week in Newry Dental Centre.

Joan has a light hearted, relaxed approach to dentistry and loves a bit of banter while completing her dentistry to the highest standards.

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GDC No. 71986

Joanne is a highly experienced dentist who graduated from Queens University Belfast in 1996, gaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

She joined the Practice in 2003. Joanne has built strong, lasting relationships with her patients and has had the privilege of seeing many families grow and thrive.

Outside of her professional life, Joanne is a dedicated mother to three children, juggling their various hobbies and activities with her usual enthusiasm.

GDC No. 

Megan qualified from Trinity College Dublin with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene.

Megan has extensive experience in a wide range of clinical settings providing hygiene maintenance and periodontal treatment for all patient types.

Megan is passionate about promoting oral health along with educating patients on preventative care and positive lifestyle changes.

Outside of Newry Dental Centre, she enjoys running, spending time with her family and socialising with her friends.

Fiona has over 10yrs of experience working as a dental receptionist, offering warm, professional experience to all patients.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family. Fiona enjoys going on family walks in the countryside with her husband and children and enjoys going to Slieve Gullion Forest Park. She really enjoys baking with the kids and watching family movies together.

She also loves to take trips over to Liverpool as much as they can to visit their eldest son.

In addition to her work and family life, Fiona and her husband run a holiday home and they enjoy meeting and greeting quests from all over the world.

GDC No. 118792

John is our very experienced, specialist dental technician who designs and creates restorative dental equipment and appliances which are custom made for our patients at Newry Dental Centre.

He corrects irregularities in our patients dentitions using removable dental prosthesis.

Johns work is one of a kind and we are very happy to have him as part of our team.

GDC No. 151562

Jenny is our dedicated Practice Manager, bringing over 28 years of dental experience to our team with her extensive knowledge and expertise, she ensures the smooth and efficient operation of our practice, while prioritizing patient care and team collaborations. Jenny’s passion for dentistry and commitment to excellence make her an invaluable asset to both patients and staff.

Jenny has worked as a Registered Dental Nurse and Receptionist, she brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to her role. Recently, Jenny completed Year 1 of a Practice Managers Programme, further enhancing her leadership.

Outside of work, Jenny enjoys caravanning with her family and loves going out socialising with her friends.

Lynne is our dedicated Trainee Dental Nurse, currently preparing for her National Examining Board for Dental Nurses exam to further her career in dentistry.

Outside of work, she enjoys socialising with friends, exploring the outdoors through walking, and travelling on holiday to discover new places.

Lynne’s enthusiasm for both her professional development and her personal interests makes her a valued member of our team.

GDC No. 276963

Patrice brings 33 years of dental nursing experience. 

She qualified in dental nursing having gained the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses certificate in dental nursing in 1996 and the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses certificate in Conscious Sedation for dental nursing in 2003.

Patrice is a dedicated and hardworking dental nurse who takes great pride in providing excellent care to patients. Her attention to detail makes her a valued member of our team.

Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family.