Our Story

Our practice was established in 2008, when Dr. Tony McLoughlin and Dr. Ronan Dunne decided to combine their many years of experience and genuine passion for dentistry to form Renmore Dental. Their aim was to create a friendly and comfortable environment, in which they would provide only the highest quality of dental care, and an exceptional patient experience. 

Since then, the practice has grown substantially- with a completely renovated, modern premises, and a highly skilled team of over twenty staff. Throughout our journey, our focus remains the same- to build caring, trusting relationships with our patients that last a lifetime.

Our Dentists

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Dr. Ronan Dunne

BA, B.ent.Sc (TCD)
Dental Council No. 7501

Originally from Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Dr. Ronan Dunne graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in 2001. Since then, Ronan has amassed over twenty years of experience in dentistry, and remains committed to providing an outstanding level of care for his patients at Renmore Dental. Dr. Dunne’s areas of interest include endodontics, in which he attained a post-graduate certificate from the University of Chester in 2011.

He has also completed the Straumann year-long advanced course in implant dentistry, as well as a six-month course in advanced restorative dentistry with renowned London prosthodontist, Dr. Harris Sidelsky. This course focused on areas such as cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridgework, dental lab techniques and minimally invasive dentistry.
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Dr. Tony McLoughlin

DS (Hons), MFDS, MSc with distinction (UCL.),
Dental Council No. 5804

Dr. Tony McLoughlin graduated with an honour’s degree from University of Manchester in 2002. Tony then completed his fellowship examinations from the Royal College of Surgeons, before returning to his hometown of Galway. In 2008, he undertook a full-time postgraduate master’s degree in restorative dentistry at the renowned Eastman Dental Institute in London. This provided training in more advanced dental treatment options.

With over two decades of experience in dentistry, Dr. McLoughlin has a keen interest in both cosmetic and implant dentistry. He has a strong belief in the concept of minimally invasive dentistry, with the aim of providing patients with a healthy and beautiful smile whilst preserving as much of the patient’s natural tooth as possible.
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Dr. Iomar Kearney

DS (NUI),
Dental Council No. 8518

Dr. Iomar Kearney graduated from University College Cork with an honours degree in Dental Surgery, achieving the title of College Scholar for her academic results. A native of Clare, she has been living and working in Galway in both private and public clinics for over three years. Dr. Iomar strongly believes in continual professional development, keeping up to date with the latest techniques and expanding her knowledge by regularly attending continual development courses.

Dr. Kearney enjoys providing a broad range of dental treatments, with a particular interest in paediatric dentistry. In 2017, Dr. Iomar travelled to Nepal to volunteer with Dental Outreach, providing emergency dental treatment and care to children in schools and orphanages. She is noted for her gentle and calming approach, with an ability to relax even the most anxious patients.
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Dr. Ciara Sweeney

B.Dent.Sc (TCD) Hons, MFDRCSI, DPCDRCSI,
Dental Council No. 14018

Originally from Co. Donegal, Dr. Ciara Sweeney graduated with honours from Trinity College Dublin. She began her professional career in Galway in private practice, accruing years of experience across all facets of dentistry including oral surgery, paedodontics, endodontics and prosthodontics. Whilst in private practice, Dr. Ciara gained her Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry and Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.

With a keen interest in paediatric dentistry, Dr. Ciara is passionate about creating a comforting and safe ambience for all patients, and is always happy to answer any queries they may have. Dr. Sweeney strongly believes that patients deserve to have their oral health cared for in a calm, judgement free environment.

Our Hygienists

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Ruth Duffy

Dip. Dental Hygiene (TCD), RDH.

Originally from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ruth graduated from Trinity College, Dublin in 2011 with a qualification in dental nursing. Ruth then gained extensive experience as a dental nurse in several dental practices, before deciding to further her education and return to Trinity College, studying Dental Hygiene. Ruth qualified as a dental hygienist with a distinction from Trinity College in 2021,while also receiving both clinical practice and oral health project awards.

With a genuine passion for improving oral health, Ruth thoroughly enjoys educating her patients in order to help them achieve and maintain their periodontal health. As a member of the Irish Dental Hygiene Association, Ruth often attends national conferences and remains committed to keeping up to date with the latest research in dental hygiene.
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Orla Shannon

DipDHyg (Hons) (UCC).

Originally from Co. Mayo, Orla Shannon graduated from University College Cork in 2019, receiving awards in her 1st and 2nd years of study for her outstanding clinical skills. Since then, Orla has amassed over 10 years of experience in the dental field, in both dental nursing and dental hygiene.

Orla takes huge pride in seeing her patients along their journey to improved oral health, providing a range of periodontal treatments using only the highest standard of equipment and the latest techniques.
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Ciara Philips

Dip. Dental Hygiene (Hons) (TCD), RDH.

A native of Galway, Ciara Phillips qualified with Distinction in Dental Nursing before gaining further education in Dental Hygiene, qualifying with honours from Trinity College, Dublin. Since then, Ciara has gained extensive experience as a dental hygienist in different practices, working with a variety of patients and treating a broad scope of periodontal issues.

Ciara works exceptionally well with anxious patients, and is noted for her calm demeanour and superb communication skills with children and people with disabilities. Ciara is also a member of the Irish Dental Hygienists Association, and continually keeps up to date with the latest innovations in her field.

Our Management Team

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Laura Treacy

A native of Co. Galway, Laura qualified with a Diploma in Dental Nursing with Distinction from Dublin Dental Hospital, achieving the top grade in her class. Following this, she assisted as a Dental Nursing tutor in the Atlantic Technological University (ATU, formerly GMIT), before joining Renmore Dental in 2015. Dedicated to continuous development, Laura has attended several courses in the areas of customer service, dental practice management, treatment coordination and human resources. Laura’s practical training and extensive dental knowledge, combined with years of experience in the dental profession, gives her the ability to reassure patients during every step of their journey, from their initial consultation to completion of their treatment.
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Aoife Callan

Originally from Co. Monaghan, Aoife joined Renmore Dental in 2008 shortly after its establishment. Over the last fourteen years Aoife has seen the business grow from strength to strength, and has been here to provide exceptional service to our patients every step of the way. Committed to creating an outstanding patient experience, Aoife has attended both national and international professional development courses in the areas of healthcare reception, dental practice management, and customer service, including the Campbell Academy Business Management Course. Throughout her many years at Renmore Dental, Aoife has created long-lasting relationships with our patients during their treatment journey, with a genuine care and passion for the people who visit the practice.