FRAZER DENTAL - Key Persons
Dr Clarke works with the South Eastern Trust of Northern Ireland, providing training to midwifery students in diagnosis and treatment of infant tongue ties. Repair of infant tongue ties is something Dr Clarke has a particular interest in, and is currently writing a dissertation paper on the effects and best treatment for this condition. Parents may contact us directly or request a referral from their medical provider. Assessment and treatment can be undertaken on the same day and Dr Clarke is always happy to discuss all aspects of treatment and aftercare in full.
He is a registered provider of clear aligners for straightening teeth, alongside providing adult and child orthodontics using fixed metal or aesthetic ceramic braces. This can be paired with tooth whitening and composite bonding to achieve the best smile for each patient.
Composite bonding has become one of the biggest areas of cosmetic dentistry in recent years , Dr Clarke particularly enjoys reshaping peg shaped lateral teeth & midline diastema ( gap ) closure with composite . Dr Clarke provides the full range of composite bonding techniques including edge bonding , tooth reshaping & composite veneers .
His oral surgery clinic sees patients within Frazer Dental as well accepting referrals from other practices. Complex extractions, wisdom tooth removal and other soft tissue surgeries are undertaken with an emphasis on making the experience as gentle and comfortable for the patient as possible. Often seeing patients who have been too anxious to be seen elsewhere.
Dr Clarke believes everyone deserves to have a smile they are happy with, in a friendly and relaxed environment.
In his free time Dr Clarke enjoys spending time with his young family & playing sports especially skiing.
Dr Eoghan McBride graduated from Queen's University , Belfast in 2012, and has spent the last 10 years working in Liverpool and Belfast, before joining us at Frazer Dental in the summer of 2022.
He enjoys all aspects of restorative dentistry, and is constantly updating his skills, most recently completing a year long course in London with the renowned Dr Chris Orr. Dr Eoghan is up to date with all the latest and advanced techniques in dentistry such as tooth coloured crowns, composite fillings, composite veneers & porcelain veneers, bridges, tooth whitening, composite bonding and management of tooth wear/grinding.
Outside of dentistry Dr Eoghan is kept very busy with his young family and he is also a keen Man United fan, which he admits has been difficult recently!
Dr James qualified as a dentist with Honours from Queen's University Belfast in 2021 & he developed a special interest in Orthodontics & Paediatric dentistry since then. He was one of the highest achievers in his class. He was recently awarded a post graduate diploma in adult & child orthodontics from the London Dental Institute. He also has completed a fully accredited IACSD dental sedation course allowing him treat the most nervous patients in our practice.
Outside of the dental surgery, he loves the outdoors: hiking, cycling and running. Last year he ran his first marathon to support a charity which works against human trafficking and slavery.
James loves giving patient's their dream smile - particularly by moving teeth and making them straighter. He is an Invisalign aligner provider for teenagers & adults who want a clear removable brace solution ( aligners ) He is a fan of using composite bonding & whitening to further enhance your smile .
James has a particular interest in early intervention orthodontics in young children to make space for their new teeth to erupt , he understands the importance of jaw growth & tooth position in making room for new teeth. If your child is developing a crowded mouth we recommend booking an early orthodontic assessment around the age of 7-9 so that early intervention orthodontic techniques can be discussed & planned for your child , often reducing the need to have multiple dental extractions.
Dr Josh is the newest member of the Frazer Dental team . Dr Josh joined our team in December 2022 and is proving a very popular dentist already . His friendly relaxed manner & his interest in farming have made him a big hit!!
Dr Josh works Tuesday ,Thursday, Friday & Saturday at Frazer Dental. Dr Josh has a particular interest in helping nervous patients, white (composite) fillings, extractions and making full & partial dentures as well as helping children have positive dental experiences every time. He is a fan of putting nervous patients at ease and making the dentist a relaxing experience. If you are a nervous patient, who wants to brighten their smile then Dr Josh is here to help you, all you have to do is lift the phone to make an appointment 0429668929 or book online here frazerdental.ie
Brian graduated from the University of Glasgow Scotland in 2004. Having completed his dental vocational training year in Manchester, he worked as an associate dentist in Glasgow for several years. He then moved back to Ireland and became a partner in a dental practice in Northern Ireland for nearly 13 years until December 2020.
Brian joined Frazer Dental, Implants & Orthodontics in early 2021 as the main root canal dentist . He accepts referrals from his fellow dental colleagues in the surrounding area . Brian achieved a merit grade in his certificate in clinical endodontics in 2022, and is currently completing his Masters (MSc) in Endodontics at the University of Chester.
He really enjoys working as part of a large multidisciplinary team such as ours at Frazer Dental where our general and specialist dentists work alongside one another to plan the most advanced dental cases. Brian understands the overlap between general dentistry and orthodontics and implants and enjoys providing restorative treatment in conjunction with our orthodontist, oral surgeon, and implantologist at Frazer Dental.
He completed the world-renowned Paul Tipton year-long restorative dentistry course involving all aspects of smile design and cosmetic dentistry. Brian really enjoys transforming worn smiles and turning them into beautiful smiles again.
Brian is a past VT trainer of young dentists and received the MFDS qualification in 2021. He has a certificate in clinical education from Queens University, Belfast.
Brian enjoys road cycling and spending time with his wife and three children in his spare time and is proud to have completed the Ironman Mallorca in 2014.
Dr Hegarty is one of the most highly qualified orthodontists in Ireland and a valuable member of the Frazer Dental team.
He is a Consultant Orthodontist in Cork University Hospital. He treats everyone from age 6 to 66 with braces .
He uses removable braces and functional appliances in young children to help guide jaw growth and to help prevent children needing traditional braces.
He also provides a wide range of cosmetic braces for adults. Dr Hegarty is one of the few orthodontists in Ireland who practices lingual orthodontics ( Incognito braces ), whereby the brace is placed on the inside of the teeth making them completely hidden .
David qualified as a dentist in UCC in 1990. He spent his early years in London doing hospital oral and maxillofacial surgery in Whitechapel, Great Ormond Street, University College Hospital, and the Eastman Dental Institute. He trained as an orthodontist in Cork Dental Hospital, and qualified in orthodontics to hospital consultant level in Manchester in 1999.
He has worked as a consultant orthodontist in the Irish health service to date, training orthodontists managing cleft palate patients, jaw surgery cases, and dental implant patients as well as line managing HSE services.
He really enjoys working in private orthodontic practice to get to provide invisible lingual orthodontic treatments and perform high quality orthodontic appliance treatments. David regularly attends orthodontic courses to continually develop the work he provides.
Job Titles:
- Dentist B.D.S ( Q.U.B ) & Aesthetic Practitioner
Dr James Rooney is our advanced facial aesthetics practitioner at Frazer Dental . Dr James has a wealth of experience in this area . He provides complimentary consultations for anyone interested in anti aging techniques such as antiwrinkle injections, dermal filler , Profhilo & Skin boosters . He also uses advanced techniques with Botox and dermal filler to treat smoker's lines, the décolletage area & bunny lines. If you have a gummy smile , come talk to Dr James about how this can be treated with Botox to lower the upper lip making the upper gum area less visible.
Dr. Julianna provides no obligation implant consultations where she will discuss the various treatment options & payment plans available to you .
Louise graduated from Queens University in Belfast in 2017. Louise then completed a vocational dental training year in Scotland before moving into general dental practice. She worked in general practice in Edinburgh also , before moving back home to Ireland.
Louise is passionate about continuing dental education & has advanced training in all areas of facial aesthetics including anti wrinkle treatments such as Botox , dermal and lip fillers . Dr Louise is also a certified Invisalign Provider .
Louise's enjoys making teeth look their best through a combination of tooth whitening and minimally invasive cosmetic techniques such as composite bonding and composite veneers. Ask Dr. Louise how a more even, wider smile can be achieved through the use of composite and tooth reshaping/bonding and she will talk you through the various options for improving your smile!
Louise loves how every day in dentistry is different and the challenges it brings. Her kind calming nature make her an excellent choice of dentist if you are nervous of the dentist and have been putting off a trip to the dentist for a while. She enjoys treating children & adults alike.
Louise really enjoys helping children to overcome their fear of the dentist and she puts a major emphasis on preventative strategies such as fluoride therapy, fissure sealants and stainless steel crowns to preserve children's teeth until they naturally exfoliate. Louise recommends bringing your child to the dentist for the first time when they are aged 2.
Dr. Rachael Frazer studied dentistry in Trinity College Dublin where she was awarded the Entrance Exhibition Scholarship to Trinity College in 2004. After graduation, she embarked on further study with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and was granted membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin in 2012. Most recently she undertook an additional year's training in root canal treatments and successfully obtained a Further Certificate in Clinical Endodontics (root canal therapy) from the University of South Glamorgan, Wales in 2015 for root canal treatments.
She is actively involved in post graduate education with the Irish Faculty of Primary Dental Care and Post graduate Medical and Dental Board in Meath and understands the importance of ongoing education to keep up to date with the newest dental techniques. Rachael is a recognised provider of the cosmetic brace system ‘6 Month Smiles' and enjoys using clear braces to straighten teeth in an average treatment time of 6-9 months.
Rachael has worked alongside world leaders in dentistry. She completed an additional year's vocational training in Ireland after graduation , then moved to Cardiff for 3 years where she worked as Senior House Officers in Paediatric Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Restorative Dentistry in the University of Wales and Royal Gwent Hospitals before moving into general dental practice. Rachael gained extensive experience in primary care practice in Ireland and Cardiff before opening Frazer Dental in 2014.
Her caring, relaxed manner makes her ideally suited to treating phobic adults and children and her aim is to help you overcome your fear of the dentist and achieve the smile you always have dreamed of.
When not working Rachael enjoys spending time with her young family as well as farming, traveling, skiing & yoga.