Dr. John Bailey
Principal Dentist
BDS (NUI) Hons, Dip PCD RCSI, MFD RCSI, MSc Orthodontics Warw
John qualified with honours from University College Cork in 2002 and moved to the UK to complete Dental Vocational Training. He worked in general dental practice and completed a clinical attachment in hospital dentistry before moving to Glasgow where he spent two years in Specialist Orthodontic practice.
Not long after returning to Ireland in 2006 John took over Perrystown Family Dental in Terenure. Over the years Perrystown Family Dental grew and subsequently in 2021 he opened Family Dental Rathfarnham Village.
John is committed to continuing professional development and further education in all aspects of his dentistry. He was awarded Membership into the Faculty of Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
John continues to have a particular interest in Orthodontics and achieved a Masters in Orthodontics from the University of Warwick graduating at the top of his class.
John has also completed a Certificate in Dental Implantology from the Blackrock Clinic.
John most recently completed a Certificate in Dental Sedation and Pain Management from University College London. John can offer conscious sedation, a safe alternative to general anesthetic, to reduce anxiety in nervous patients when they undergo dental treatment.
Dr. Anna Samsonova
General Dentist
BA B Dent Sc.
We are delight to welcome Anna to our team here at Family Dental. Anna is a passionate and dedicated dentist who graduated with distinction from Trinity College Dublin in 2023.
Anna enjoys the diverse challenges that dentistry presents, from routine check-ups and preventive care to complex restorative procedures. Her versatile skill set and enthusiasm to learn allow her to approach each patient case with precision and care, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Dr. Máirtín Brennan
Implant & Restorative Specialist
BA B Dent Sc., MSD Indiana Univeristy USA
We are thrilled to have Dr Máirtín join our team in Family Dental. Dr Máirtín is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin (1982) and of Indiana University in the United States (1994) where he completed his Masters of Science in Dentistry in Prosthodontics.
Dr Máirtín specialises in implants and restorative dentistry and prides himself on delivering treatments that are both aesthetically pleasing and natural looking.
Dr Máirtín regularly attends workshops in both the United States and Europe which focus on the cutting-edge of clinical developments and over the last decade has lectured on all aspects of restorative dentistry.
Suzanne Armstrong
Dental Hygienist
RDH
Suzanne has 20 years experience working as a dental hygienist in both private practice and Dublin Dental Hospital as well as the Dental Unit in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children.
Suzanne has a fantastic ability to put patients at ease and ensure that their experience is as pleasant and effective as possible. She is dedicated to promoting dental health education and has a friendly and gentle approach in caring for patients and working with patients to improve their oral health.
Suzanne is registered with the Dental Council of Ireland and is a current member of the Irish Dental Hygienist Association.
Laura O’Shea
Practice Manager
Laura has a scientific background and studied Biochemistry at the University of St Andrews. Whilst working in the NHS she gained a Masters in Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Surrey. Originally from Fife in Scotland, Laura moved to Ireland in 2006 and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Maynooth Univesity.
Laura married John (aka Dr Bailey) and took a career break from teaching in order to start a family. During this time she became more involved in the day to day running of Family Dental Rathfarnham Village and had now assumed the role of Practice Manager. Laura believes in great customer service being at the core of any successful dental practice. Laura and her experienced team aim to provide the highest standard of care for you through every step of your treatment.
Hannah Kendrick
Receptionist
Hannah joined us recently and has been a fantastic addition to our team. She comes to us with nine years of customer service experience working in hospitality and retail.
Hannah is the friendly face that greets all our patients and is more than happy to help with any treatment queries.
Kimberly Walsh
Orthodontic Co-ordinator
Kimberly has been nursing for Dr Bailey since 2007 and is a registered dental nurse having qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 2010.
Kimberly overseas all Invisalign patients (under Dr Bailey’s supervision) and is the person you will meet other than Dr Bailey to scan your teeth and track your Invisalign progress.
Christine Treacy
Dental Assistance / Administrator
Christine joined Family Dental in 2021 and not only brings a wealth of experience but a has genuinely caring and reassuring approach to helping treat our patients.
Christine is a registered dental nurse and gained a Certificate in Dental Radiography from Trinity College Dublin in 2019.
Elaine Doran
Dental Assistant
Elaine is our most experienced nurse and joined us recently along with the arrival of Dr Emer Morgan.
Elaine has been assisting Emer in all facets of general dentistry for the last 15 years and together they are a fantastic duo.
Pauline O’Riordan
Dental Assistant
Pauline joined Perrystown Family Dental in 2019 and has been a breath of fresh air! She is a registered dental nurse with a wealth of experience. Pauline has a fantastic ability to put all our patients at ease.
Opening Hours
Monday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Tuesday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Thursday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
The reception desk is available to answer calls Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm (closed for lunch 12.30pm -1.30pm). We endeavor to answer all phone calls however if we are unable to answer please leave a message and we shall reply to you at the first opportunity.