Northumberland Dental Care
Information about Northumberland Dental Care
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 7:30-17:30
- tuesday: 7:30-17:30
- wednesday: 7:30-17:30
- thursday: 7:30-17:30
- friday: 7:30-17:30
- saturday: (closed)
Previously known as The Northumberland Institute of Dental Medicine (NIDM), the practice has a history dating back 25 years, and has long set the standard for quality dental care in the Dublin 4 area.
Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Northumberland Dental Care:
Northumberland Dental Care is highly praised for its exceptional patient care and professional staff. Many clients have expressed their satisfaction with the service they received, highlighting the friendly atmosphere and the team’s commitment to making patients feel at ease during their visits. Key attributes mentioned by clients include:
- Experienced Dentists: Patients frequently commend the expertise of dentists such as Dr. Susan Kiely, Dr. Gary Leonard, and Dr. Jennifer Collins, who are noted for their thorough explanations and compassionate care during treatments.
- Welcoming Environment: The dental practice is described as warm and inviting, with staff that are both professional and friendly.
- Quality Care: Numerous reviews indicate that clients have had positive outcomes with various treatments, including wisdom tooth extractions and routine check-ups, often mentioning minimal discomfort and excellent aftercare.
- Personalized Attention: Many patients have voiced appreciation for the tailored approach to their specific dental needs, which fosters trust and a sense of being well cared for.
Overall, Northumberland Dental Care is recommended for anyone seeking a reliable and compassionate dental practice.
Services and Treatments
Northumberland Dental Care: Reviews
Negative experience: Rude response when phoned to cancel appointment due to vomiting bug. I had an appointment booked for a check up and descale and polish but on the morning of my appointment I phoned to cancel as I had been up all night due to a vomiting bug. When I phoned I was forwarded to an answer machine as “no receptionists were free to take the call” and I left a voicemail explaining why I had to cancel my appointment. I then received an email acknowledging my voicemail but informing me that if I were to cancel again at such short noice I would be faced with a 60 charge and that if I wished to rebook my appointment it would “have to be with a different dentist”. I am a veterinary surgeon myself and understand that sometimes cancellations of appointments are unavoidable and I would never treat a client like this especially if they rang ahead to cancel due to illness and explained why. Won’t be attending ever in the future sadly.
Fantastic experience: Excellent
Fantastic experience: Absolutely delighted to have moved to Northumberland Dental Care in D4 where my family and I have had excellent care from Dr Susan Kiely. Thank you to the Northumberland Dental Clinic team.
Fantastic experience: Great experience, friendly, personable staff. Dentist spent much time explaining everything and was very empathetic. Best dental experience I have had.
Hi Thomas, we really appreciate your feedback. At Northumberland Dental Care patient comfort and high-quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Thank you for trusting us with your smile!
Fantastic experience: Felt very cared for and looked after especially being a nervous patient. Dr Jennifer and the team are a great duo!
Hi Hannah, thanks so much for taking the time to mention Dr Jennifer in your review! We’re very proud of our team at Norhtumberland Dental Care and we’re thrilled you felt well cared for!
Negative experience: The hygiene I went through in there was so unprofessional. I seriously suspect she’s just an assistant nurse in there instead of a professional teeth cleaning staff. She just put on a simple pair of gloves, used a picker and another scale tool? asked me to open my mouth, get started, and that’s it ! the dental chair was set with nothing else but an empty plate, not even any cup of rinsing water was shown, and nothing else, the whole operating procedure was too simple too rough, ended up with some toothpaste applied between my teeth from her gloves ! I paid 95€ like for nothing much cleaned. The dirty stuff is still between the teeth! Jesus, feel like scammed !
Hi Blinda, Thanks for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your negative experience and will make sure to pass it on to our team in Northumberland. We always aim to improve and hope to welcome you back in the future for a better experience. Kind regards, Dental Care Ireland
Fantastic experience: professional service
Fantastic experience: Always difficult to feel happy at the dentist but this was a relaxed experience
Fantastic experience: Great dentists, very friendly and accommodating- id highly recommend whatever your needs may be.
Fantastic experience: I had my impacted and erupted wisdom tooth out with Dr Gary Leonard in the chair with local. I was so nervous but the procedure was quick, I didn't have time to panic. No swelling or pain. It healed very quickly from following his after care instructions. He is super knowledgeable and specialized and would recommend him! If I had known it was going to be that easy, I would have got it out years ago. Thank you!
Hi Laura, thanks so much for taking the time to mention Dr Gary in your review! We’re very proud of our team at Northumberland Dental Care and we’re thrilled that you felt well cared for!
Fantastic experience: In my opinion, I would like to recommend Northumberland Dental Care to Friends and Family because All employees are very good and professionals and I was look after in every appointments i have done.
Hi Emmanuel, thank you for your kind words! It’s always a pleasure to hear from happy patients. At Northumberland Dental Care, we look forward to continuing to care for your smile for years to come!
Fantastic experience: Loved the service. Chris Ford was so professional and knowledgeable.
Hi Ebenezer, thanks so much for taking the time to mention Dr Chris in your review! We’re very proud of our Nortumberland team and we’re thrilled you felt well cared for!
Fantastic experience: Staff are amazing. Friendly, professional, informative and very calming.
Hi Aoife, thank you for the amazing review! We will be sure to pass your kind words over to the Northumberland team! Thanks
Fantastic experience: Great dental practice, recommend.
Fantastic experience: Dr Susan Kiely is the consummate healthcare professional. Her patient-centred approach will calm any anxiety about visiting a dentist. Her knowledge of modern dental care is second to none. I highly recommend Dr Kiely.
Hi Sarah, thanks so much for taking the time to mention Dr Susan in your review! We’re very proud of our team at Northumberland Dental Care and we’re thrilled you felt well cared for.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Ray McCarthy is excellent. I have been attending him for many years and he always looks after me so well.
Hi William, thanks so much for taking the time to mention Dr Ray in your review! We’re very proud of our team at Northumberland Dental Care and we’re thrilled you felt well cared for.
Fantastic experience: Dr. McCarthy was so reassuring and calm, and really settled my nerves. I was delighted with my treatment and care. He is also a highly experienced and excellent dentist. Holly
Fantastic experience: My review is specifically for Dr Susan Kiely. She is the best in the business. Wouldn't go anywhere else. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Dr. Susan Kiely is very professional and kind to my kids, who feel quite at ease with her. Highly recommend
Hi Mártan, thank you for leaving us such a lovely review! We will be sure to pass the message on to Dr Susan! Thanks, Northumberland Dental Care
Fantastic experience: Dr Ray McCarthy was amazing. Really took the time to explain everything properly and gave really good advice. Would highly recommend!
Hi Fiona, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We'll be sure to pass on the message to Dr McCarthy! Kind regards, Northumberland Dental Care.
Fantastic experience: I would really recommend Northumberland Dental Care I had a checkup and an xray and the staff were very friendly and the dentist made me feel very relaxed and not nervous at all
Fantastic experience: Dr Gary Leonard is an amazing oral surgeon. I cannot recommend him enough. His communication skills are excellent which make you feel reassured and confident under his care. He has done fantastic work with my daughter and she herself remarked that he has been the best dentist/doctor she has ever attended which considering the nature of the work she had done, it is a testament to his ability!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant care and attention. I am very nervous going to dentist but had great experience with all the staff here.
Fantastic experience: My teenage son had root canal treatment on his two front teeth after an accident. Dr Bellamy took great care to explain the process step by step and made sure my son was comfortable and knew what to expect. Follow up call after each stage of the treatment. Extremely thorough and professional and felt in such good hands. The support staff were very helpful and friendly.
Fantastic experience: Since I started going to Northumberland Dental surgery I have pretty much overcome the overwhelming fear and anxiety I experienced any time I had to go to to a dentist and would just delay going until I had no choice. Dr. Collins, Monica, the hygienist who has since left and now Claire are all brilliantly caring.
Fantastic experience: Great practice, I highly recommend them especially Dr. Ray McCarthy
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient of Dr. Susan Kiely for almost 15 years, and the transformation in my dental health has been absolutely life-changing. When I first came to the practice, I had multiple missing teeth and a very large bridge, and I wasn’t sure what could be done. Over the years, Dr. Kiely has provided outstanding care, guiding me through various treatments to improve my dental function and overall health. Most recently, I had five crowns, four implants, and a connecting bridge placed, and the results have been outstanding. The entire process was handled with professionalism, precision, and great attention to detail. Dr. Kiely’s level of expertise, care, and dedication is second to none. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-quality dental care. My experience has been nothing short of excellent!
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with Dr. Gary Leonard, had impacted wisdom tooth removed. I was so anxious and he made it all seem so easy and I was out in no time. So professional :)
Fantastic experience: Have been a patient here for 12 years . I am always well looked after. I have some implants which were done here 9 years ago . No problems since . My new hygienist is very good .
Fantastic experience: Excellent service, Dr. Kiely was very professional
Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities with exceptional dental care, thank you for your attention @ Northumberland
Fantastic experience: Excellent practice - all care excellent with wonderful staff
Positive experience: A thoroughly efficient experience ( despite the fact that dental procedures are not my raison d’etre). A thorough examination, advice on what I need to do going forward and my teeth felt great afterwards.
Fantastic experience: Warm, friendly, professional environment.
Fantastic experience: I am very grateful for the immense skill, patience and friendliness of the care given to me at Northumberland Dental Care.
Fantastic experience: I have had standard dental care in the Northumberland Clinic over the years, as well as specialised treatment, ie. periodontics, implants, bone graft, etc. The level of professionalism is superb, and the staff are extremely friendly. Very happy to give a five star rating.
Fantastic experience: Dr Bellamy carried out a painless and relaxing root canal stopping every few minutes to ask if I was alright. I was a nervous patient who was put at ease before the treatment started. Dr Bellamy contacted me every three days to monitor my progress as i had a bad infection in my tooth. I could not recommend him highly enough.
Fantastic experience: I can honestly say it's the best dental experience I've had. I can't believe how relieving it was to finally find this place after several experiences in multiple countries of both good and not so good. I was walked through every process and they took good care of me. I thank you kindly and sincerely recommend!
Fantastic experience: I really recommend this dental clinic. I've been there for 2 years now with various treatments and Dr Gavin and Dr Bellamy have been the best. Really patient, always take the time to explain what they do, check if you feel no pain, etc. The dentists assistants and the whole staff overalls are very friendly and caring. I am very grateful I found this clinic after a bad experience in another dental clinic.
Fantastic experience: The practice is fantastic. Dr. Kemoona is great and clearly a talented dentist. In my case, the composite used by their supplier (3d printed crowns) has broken twice in a short space of time. The team in Northumberland have been extremely reactive when i needed them each time. I would highly recommend overall.
Fantastic experience: Visited Dr Collins after my dentist of many years retired. She is very open and approachable and took time to start the process of building a new patient/dentist relationship. Recommend!
Fantastic experience: Warm reception and quality dental care
Fantastic experience: Extremely professional and personal care
Fantastic experience: Great service and top professionals.
Fantastic experience: The whole team are incredibly friendly and professional. Their client care is to the highest level. Melissa and Dr. Brendán me feel very relaxed & comfortable throughout my dental procedure. Five stars ⭐️
Fantastic experience: Always efficient, thorough and inspires confidence in the team.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Northumberland Dental, great care and friendly staff.
Negative experience: I went in for a scale and polish €85 and ended up paying an additional €55 for an examination that I did not request. The receptionist informed me that it was mandatory. To clarify, if you book a scale and polish with PRSI, it costs €15. However, when you schedule a second scale and polish, you will be charged €55 more for a mandatory examination, total of (€140) which no one ever informed me about, and you will not receive a refund for this charge. I would recommend avoiding this place; it seems to be goog only to PRSI customers. I do feel sorry for Dr. Rebecca Gavin, though, as she is excellent at her job.
Fantastic experience: Very professional, good technology, I'll keep going here :)
Fantastic experience: Attended Mr Leonard today! He walked me through every moment during my tooth extractions which I was dreading! Professional and efficient , I cannot recommend highly enough!
Fantastic experience: Had a wisdom tooth removed today by Dr.Garry Leonard..he's absolutely brilliant..never felt a thing..have fear of dentists...but I would recommend Garry highly..completely pain free...reception staff very nice as well
Hi Pat, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We'll be sure to pass on the message! Kind regards, Northumberland Dental Care.
Fantastic experience: While having a tooth extracted isn’t a pleasant experience I was well looked after from when I walked through the door until I left. The facilities were top class and the staff very attentive.
Fantastic experience: Best dentist I ever went to .
Fantastic experience: Dr Leonard removed my wisdom teeth last year. I had been dreading it, but it was remarkably easy and painless. Excellent treatment and follow up from Dr Leonard. I would highly recommend him to others and have already done so.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Northumberland Dental Care. I attended with Dr Maher Kemmoona and Monica Bulaclac. The advice and expertise I received throughout my dental surgery and hygiene sessions were consistently of the highest standard and always carried out in a very professional manner. I am thrilled with my new smile and would have no hesitation in seeking their expertise for any future dental needs I might have.
Fantastic experience: I am so happy with all my treatments from Jennifer and Monica. This is the best dentist I’ve ever been too.
Fantastic experience: Dr Bellamy is a magician
Fantastic experience: Excellent treatment and aftercare by Dr Breandan O’Niadh and his team.
Fantastic experience: Excellent dental practice. Have had a couple of procedures here and both were totally pain free and all staff are extremely professional and pleasant to deal with. A very nice dental practice to deal with whatever the procedure.
Fantastic experience: Mr Gary Leonard is possibly the best in the business. I'm in very little pain and I got three teeth removed yesterday. Thanks to him and his staff, very nice people. I highly recommend his service.
Fantastic experience: Exceptional experience. All the staff are highly professional, friendly, and helpful.
Fantastic experience: I was seen promptly for a dental event. All the staff were helpful, professional and friendly. It is an excellent practice and I (almost!) look forward to my next visit. I am very pleased - 100%. Fully recommended!
Fantastic experience: My 14 year old daughter was so nervous about having a procedure done this morning, she was made feel very reassured and the procedure was fast and painless. Gary Leonard is the best around and id recommend this practice 100%
Fantastic experience: I attended Dr. Breandán O Niadh for a few months for a dental implant in Northumberland. He was professional but friendly, informative, relaxed and I felt no pain!! (A big plus!) At all stages, he told me exactly what he was doing - and what to expect which made me relax. All the staff are very welcoming and chilled. I would highly recommend Northumberland Dental Clinic.
Fantastic experience: Expert, very efficient and caring.
Fantastic experience: Really great experience here. Was seen at short notice by very pleasant Dr. Jennifer Collins to repair a chip, which was done quickly and efficiently. While there she suggested a simple and very effective restoration to a minor receding gum issue, which I hadn't realised could be fixed so easily. Had the benefit of masking some discolouration too. Very happy with results.
Fantastic experience: I found Dr Bellamy to be extremely thorough, and precise, with a very professional & caring manner of expertise in his work. Thank you Vincent O Reilly.
Fantastic experience: Excellent everything from pre treatment through procedure to after care dentist Dr O Niadh even gave me his personal number to contact him if I had any issues post surgery. I definitely recommend Northumberland clinic especially if like me you are a nervous ninny. Total pain free and everything was so easy.
Fantastic experience: Went there didn't like the dentist i seen at the time. She just reemed of a list of thing's to be done about 4K worth (she's retired now) I went again on recommendation from my dentist this time i saw Dr.Kemmoona he tells you straight what's going to happen and how much it will cost a 1/4 of the price before. A very happy customer
Fantastic experience: Had a tooth distracted from start to finish amazing all that worked with me even wen went home the dentist rang to check amazing team a north thumberland dental practice
Fantastic experience: I had 4 years of treatment resulting in 3 implants. Finished outcome was better than I could have anticipated. Along the way had also a root canal treatment. Pain management for root canal treatment and the dental implant surgery was unbelievable. I still can't believe it when speaking to others I know who have dental treatment.
Fantastic experience: The treatment I had gave and continues givin me great quality of life. Atention to detail, friendliness of staff is admirable. I will not hesitate to recommend Northumberland Dental Care. Martha Ahern.
Fantastic experience: Monica is excellent at what she does and really puts you at ease.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Jennifer as she is a great Dentist.
Fantastic experience: Friendly and efficient
Fantastic experience: I have an extreme fear of dentists and a strong gag reflex but as i had severe pain in my tooth I had to go to a dentist. From the moment i met Dr Ford he put me at ease, taking time to explain in detail what he would do, and what my options were, I didn't even have to sit in the chair at first. I had to have 2 extractions and 3 fillings with Dr Chris Ford under sedation by Professor Michael Carey, consultant anaesthetist. On the day of surgery Dr Ford was so calm,reassurung and methodical that I managed to relax. Dr Carey was compassionate and professional and i felt in very safe hands. The Surgery went well, i dont remember any of it, i was fast asleep, and was woken gently afterwards. I was given thorough aftercare instructions. Dr Ford phoned me a few days later to see how i was. I have never experienced such care and compassion by a dentist before. I must also mention Jennifer Collins who carried out my first assessment, she was gentle and kind and immediately relaxing, but didnt so sedation so i was referred to her colleague Dr Ford. I highly recommend this practice for anxious people.
Fantastic experience: From the initial consultation to talk about exposing an impacted tooth and to the surgery itself, the experience has been time efficient and professional. Dr. Gary Leonard explained everything that would be involved in detail to my daughter and myself. She followed the advice, given pre & post surgery, and had no complications whatsoever. His secretary Sandra is lovely and was very accommodating when booking the return visit to remove the pack and stitch. A very good experience all around considering the surgery involved. Five-star recommendation without hesitation.
Fantastic experience: I have been a patient At Northumberland Dental Clinic for nearly 3 years now , They run a very good clinic, they put you at ease and they are very professional
Fantastic experience: Many thanks to Dr. Leonard and the wonderful staff at Northumberland Dental Care, who were very kind, patient and accommodating. I had a tricky wisdom tooth removed neatly and without pain! The extraction was not a drawn-out experience (which I appreciated as a nervous patient), and Dr. Leonard took care throughout the procedure to announce steps being taken, check on my wellbeing and to repeat the important points of aftercare as needed. Cannot emphasise the standard of care enough – my tooth was removed early in the morning and nearly all swelling had dissipated by dinner time! Thanks all :0)
Fantastic experience: Whether its only having my teeth cleaned or more involved surgery - over the last 20 years I have only ever encountered helpful and professional staff. The practice is oriented towards patients and their needs and it shows. I would definitely recommend the practice.
Fantastic experience: I've been a patient of Northumberland Dental Care for many years and always feel confident that I am in the right hands. Staff are always friendly and professional. The clinic is located in a beautiful Georgian building with modern touches inside which gives the clinic some personality and makes visits that bit more pleasant. The clinic is very clean and bright. I feel my dental health is truly cared for at Northumberland Dental Care.
Negative experience: Thank you for your query. Truthfully, the work I had done on my tooth didn’t last very long, and needed a much bigger job done on it. Thankfully my local dentist did it for me
Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending Dr Jennifer Collins for about 15 years now and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Always up to date with the most advanced treatment available and really kind and caring.
Fantastic experience: Terrific care from Jennifer Collins, lovely manner & always so friendly & chatty, I actually look forward to my dental visits
Fantastic experience: I had two wisdom teeth and a premolar removed in Northumberland Dental over the course of a few weeks by Dr Leonard and can't speak highly enough of how comfortable I was made feel during the procedures, the efficiency of the service, after care follow up and general high quality of the work. Would highly recommend to anyone who has to have teeth removed.
Negative experience: My partner had their wisdom tooth removed with Gary Leonard and he was rushing through the entire process. he did not wait for local anesthesia to take effect and immediately dive into the procedure. My partner was in extreme pain throughout and attempted to ask him to stop but he kept going. When my partner came out, they were crying by the traumatic experience. Entire procedure ended in 20 minutes and right after another patient went in, no follow-up care or anything. 300 euros for such sub-standard service + another 250 euros for pre-surgery consultation which was 5 minutes Extremely disappointed and the entire thing feels like he is a robot with little empathy in a tooth surgery factory. My partner had infection a few days, very swollen, with severe pain. I know this is sub-standard because I had mine removed elsewhere and there was 0 pain, great service with risks of the procedure clearly explained by the surgeon before proceeding.
Fantastic experience: I had an operation recently to remove my two wisdom teeth (one top one bottom on the right hand side) with Dr Gary Leonard. I had a consultation two months previous to the surgery, where he explained the options and the price of it. I went with sedation, as I had had my other two removed previously a number of years before and I was awake for it, and I didn’t want to have that option again! The surgery went really well and the aftercare instructions were very well laid out, as well as a follow up call/text a week and a half later. Overall a fantastic service and I would recommend this dental surgery to anyone
Negative experience: The nurse and the receptionist were nice , the experience not pleasant, if you're anxious or nervous, I don't recommend them at all as the dentist was extremely insensitive, I could hear him calling my case a "nightmare " because i had a gagging problem and the nervousness while I was doing my x ray, I was extremely upset leaving the premises
Hi there, We're so sorry to hear that you didn't have a positive experience with our practice. We are always extremely considerate of nervous dental patients and we apologise if this wasn't the case on this occasion. If you wish to discuss this further, please feel free to call us directly on 01 668 8441 and we will be more than happy to rectify the situation. Thank you, Northumberland Dental Care.
Positive experience: I found the staff very professional and helpful and the dental care good .but I thought it very expensive … for a small filling e180 in comparison to e100–120 at other dental practices
Fantastic experience: Everyone is so lovely and my doctor (Jennifer Collins) is the nicest dentist you could ask for! :)
Positive experience: Very professional with friendly staff. Delighted with the dental work I received.
Negative experience: There was an issue with my insurance and when I went in to ask for a correction on my receipt the receptionist was extremely rude. Have found another dentist!
Hi there, We're so sorry to hear that you had a negative experience with our practice. Please feel free to call us directly on 01 668 8441 and we will be happy to discuss this further. Thanks, Northumberland Dental Care.
Fantastic experience: Always excellent care and first class treatment from all the team.
Fantastic experience: I was so empresses with the service, so professional!! I’ve a bad gag reflex so was very nervous but really had no need to be with the treatment I received. Thanks
Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience from start to finish. Reception was very welcoming and staff were so friendly and helpful! It was my first time at the dentist in a very long time so I was quite nervous but the team here just really put me at ease. So professional but really warm at the same time! Absolutely recommend and I look forward to my next visit!
Fantastic experience: I was under the care of Dr. Gary Leonard recently. I am not a great patient but I would highly recommend the care and professionalism I received. I met with Gary prior to the procedure and he explained everything to me. On the actual day, he took great care of me. 10 days later Dr. Gary called to see how I was doing and told me to ring with any concerns. Couldn't recommend highly enough and a personal thank you for looking after me. Geraldine Casey
Fantastic experience: I had a great appointment was very pleased with the service and got all the answers I was looking for
Positive experience: Very happy with everything, great service and very friendly but I would like to see all staff wearing masks and perhaps a better quality mask considering the work.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service.
Fantastic experience: Excellent professional care. 5 Stars!
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