Patrick O'Beirne

Author at Dentistry.co.uk

Dr Patrick O’Beirne is a graduate of NUI Cork 2004 and University of Bristol 2010. He practised as an associate in Ireland and Australia before establishing his own dental clinic – Ballinrobe Dental – in 2011, which was highly commended for Most Improved Practice at the 2018 Irish Dentistry Awards.

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In focus: atypical odontalgia

31 August 2023

Clinical

Patrick O’Beirne discusses atypical odontalgia – its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment – and answers some frequently asked questions. Imagine the scene: it’s a Monday morning, your inner battery is low and you are just getting charged up for the day ahead. A new patient presents complaining of pain. They have previously attended several dentists, but … Continued

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The hygienist in the cupboard

8 October 2018

Features

I recently heard a story about a dental practice where the hygienist’s ‘surgery’ was carved out and located in the cubbyhole under the stairs. Picture a triangular room, a slanting ceiling and the ‘thud, thump’ of footsteps providing a soundtrack to a relaxing treatment procedure. A ‘genius’ dentist saving a few pennies and investing wisely … Continued