Meet the team

At Aherne Dental Clinic we have taken care to recruit highly trained and experienced staff who are able to look after our patients with the highest possible care.

Our dentists at Aherne Dental Clinic will be happy to discuss your needs in our comfortable, well-equipped clinic. Meet your new dental team!

      Our team

      We are a dedicated team of dental professionals that provide excellence in all areas of dental care. We take pride in our reputation for putting our patients needs first.

      You will be treated in an unhurried, relaxed environment. We like to involve our patients closely in their treatment planning and place great emphasis on your personal circumstances.

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        Dr. Tony Aherne

        Partner

        MDS, DRD, RCS, Ed

        Tony has specialised in Implant & Aesthetic Dentistry for over 30 years. Former, secretary treasurer of the European Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and is now a life member. Founder of the Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. Lectures and publishes extensively at an international level.

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        Dr. Stuart Aherne

        Partner

        BDS,Dip Imp Dent Rcs Ed

        Stuart qualified from The University of Wales, College of Medicine, 2001, completed Vocational Training in Cardiff 2002. He attended a 2-year course for Implantology in the Royal College of Surgeons, London 2009-2011. Completed the Diploma in implant Dentistry in the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 2016. Stuart is currently an Affiliate of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. A full member of the Digital Dentistry Society, and the Irish Dentistry Association a committee member of the Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and a judge on the panel of the Irish Dentistry Awards. Working in Aherne Dental Clinic since 2003 to present.

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        Dr. Anastasia Chondrou

        Dentist

        DDS, MSc (Periodontology), PGCert (Dent Imp)

        Anastasia graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece in 2017. Had been practicing dentistry in the UK for 5 years, before she moved to Ireland. Since then, she is practicing Dentistry in Cork, and continues to develop professionally. She completed her PostGraduate Certificate in Evidence Based and Clinical Implant Dentistry in 2022 from BAIRD Academy, Leeds. Additionally, she completed her 3-year MSc Periodontology programme from UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London in 2023. Strong advocate of preventative dental care and oral health education with a patient centred approach and a special interest in Periodontology and Implantology. Devoted to remaining up to date on the latest techniques to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

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        Linda Cummins

        Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

        Linda has been our dental hygienist in our practice since 2017. She graduated from University College Cork with flying colours and was honoured with the prestigious Sensodyne award for obtaining the best overall result in the Diploma in Dental Hygiene Examination. Linda has a wealth of experience in the dental hygiene field, honed from her years of work in specialised practices in London working alongside aesthetic and implants specialists, periodontists and orthodontists aswell as being the lead hygienist in running a fresh breath clinic. Lindas knowledge and expertise in prosthetic dentistry, especially in dental implants, sets her apart. Linda takes a holistic approach when it comes to each patient's oral care and is always eager to share her wealth of knowledge. Her gentle and caring demeanour, combined with her understanding nature puts even the most nervous patient at ease. When Lindas not busy at work, she loves to spend time with her husband and four children as well as keeping fit in the gym and on the tennis court.

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        Ciara Nolan

        Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

        Ciara commenced training as a Dental Hygienist at University College Cork in September 2012, having worked as a Dental Nurse for 6 years prior to this. Since then, she has worked as a Dental Hygienist for over 6 years in private practices in London returning to Cork in 2020. During her studies as a Dental Hygienist, she completed 650 hours of clinical training treating patients with mild to severe gum disease Ciara also treated patients with various oral conditions an ultimately graduated with an Honours Diploma in June 2014. At Aherne Dental Clinic, Ciara provides routine scale and polishes, and has recently been trained with our ever-popular Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT). More complex and deeper scalings are provided under local anaesthetic when required to treat gum disease. Ciara is very passionate about teaching her patients good efficient oral hygiene habits as recent studies have identified links between gums disease and general health such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease & pregnancy, so it has never been more important to look after your teeth and gums. Continuing education is very important Ciara and she attends lectures and conferences when possible. Ciara is registered with the Irish Dental Council and a member of the Irish Dental Hygienists Association.

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            Portman Dental Care Awards

            Fmc Logo 2019 Winner Oby M25
            Award Logo 2018
            Dental Industry Award - Portman Dental Care
            Private Dentistry Awards - Portman Dental Care
            The Dentistry Awards - Portman Dental Care
            Elite Practice Award - Portman Dental Care