BDS DRDP DipSed MFGDP MSc (Restorative UCL)
Originally from the North-West of Ireland, Shane trained in London and was the owner/principal dental surgeon at a busy practice in London before taking over Mayo Dental & Implant Clinic in 2014.
Shane has a specialist interest in advanced restorative dentistry including full mouth rehabilitation and implants. He gained a postgraduate masters degree in conservative dentistry from UCL with distinction. He also has a PG Diploma in restorative dental practice from the Eastman dental institute and a PG diploma in sedation for dentistry. Shane has had extensive training in implant dentistry since 1998.
Shane is a member of the faculty of general dental practice at the royal college of surgeons in England (MFGDP), the association of dental implantologists (ADI), the international team for implantology (ITI) and the British and Irish dental associations.
In his spare time Shane enjoys playing basketball, golf and spending time with his family.
BA B.Dent Sc
Emer qualified at Trinity College Dublin and had her own practice in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin until she decided to move to her husband’s hometown, Westport.
Emer is a busy Mum looking after her daughters. When she has spare time she enjoys running, cycling and enjoying the outdoors.
John is from the United States where he attended the University of Georgia and Georgia Southern University for his Bachelors and Masters of Science in Biology. After working several years in a research laboratory John decided to attend Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poznan Poland for his dental degree. After postgrad internship in Poznan and working in a dental clinic in Dublin John and his wife decided to move to the West of Ireland. John is dedicated to advancing his dentistry through the use of 3d scanning technology and printing along with courses in injectable composites and clear aligners. Outside of the professional environment John enjoys biking, reading and spending time with his family.
Fran graduated from University College Cork with Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2008 with Honours. Fran received several awards for highest marks over the 2 years.
Fran will offer you the very latest in hygiene treatment with or without local anaesthetics (patient’s choice), oral hygiene instruction and dietary advice.
She regularly attends continued professional development conferences.
Diane joined us in February 2017.
Eimear graduated as a dental hygienist from Cork University Dental School and Hospital, with first class honours in 2017. She was awarded both the Henry Schein award for clinical excellence and the GlaxoSmithKline Sensodyne award for academic excellence during her time in CUDS&H. Eimear was named “Dental hygienist of the year 2019” at the annual Irish dental hygienist’s association conference. She has published an award winning information leaflet on “oral care for the elderly in a nursing home setting” on behalf of Pamex (2019). Eimear is a passionate advocate for preventative dentistry and puts a large focus on oral health education to prevent oral disease. She also has a particular interest in caring for nervous patients. She regularly attends lectures and seminars to update her clinical and theoretical knowledge. Eimear is registered with the Dental Council of Ireland and is a current member of the Irish Dental Hygienist Association. In her spare time Eimear can generally be found in the outdoors, in the sea or up a mountain!
Teresa is one of the original members of the dental team in Westport. Over the years she has gained much experience in an array of responsibilities from managing the reception desk to nursing.
In her spare time Teresa is busy looking after her young family or the farm animals!
Meadhbh qualified as a dental nurse in 2023 from The Technological Universtiy of Shannon & Midland campus in Athlone. She is fluent in the Irish Language and comes from the Gaeltacht area of Tourmakeady. Meadhbh enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys supporting her local Tourmakeady GAA team.
Jackie is responsible for the day-to-day running of the practice.
She is a qualified Accounting Technician and has worked in a customer care role for many years.
In her spare time Jackie enjoys travelling, music and spending time with her family.
Sally’s role is varied, from the front desk, to organising marketing and publications. Her background in communications has been a good basis for developing the practice and her goal is to enhance the customer experience in all aspects of the Clinic.
Sally is busy mum of 2 boys and enjoys playing and coaching basketball for Westport Warriors.
