About Us
Ivory Dental Care was established at our beautiful premises No. 2 Old Street, Malahide in 2013. Dr. Helen-Marie Lane started working in the practice shortly after it opened. Upon the return home to Malta of the founder Dr Nicola Zammit, it was a natural transition for Dr. Lane to become owner and principal dentist.
Our ethos at Ivory Dental Care is to provide the best possible dental treatment for the people of Malahide and surrounding areas of Dublin, in a stylish and relaxed environment. We use only the highest quality equipment and materials to ensure that every patient gets the best level of care.
Staff Bios
Meet Our Dental Team
Dr. Helen-Marie Lane
Principal Dentist
Dr Helen-Marie Lane graduated with honours from University College Cork. After graduation Dr Lane moved to Edinburgh to gain further education and training on a much sought after Vocational Training Scheme. During this time Dr Lane sat the examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow and was accepted as a member.
Dr Lane went on to spend a further two years in general practice near Edinburgh. During this time she undertook numerous courses to keep her skills up to date. Following on from her time in general practice Dr Lane undertook a Senior House Officer Position in Glasgow Dental Hospital to further her training in Restorative Dentistry. It was after this Senior House Officer position that Dr Lane started working in Ivory Dental Care in Malahide in 2014 and she hasn’t looked back since!
As well as her work in Ivory Dental Care Dr Lane also teaches undergraduate dental students in the Dublin Dental University Hospital every week. Dr Lane enjoys treating all patients including children and nervous patients with a relaxed and friendly approach. Outside of work Dr Lane enjoys keeping fit, cooking and spending quality time with her husband and daughter.
In conjunction with advancing her dental skills/qualifications she has maintained an interest in teaching and research. Margarete worked as a clinical teacher in Guy’s Dental Hospital in London for five years, supervising undergraduate restorative dentistry sessions and training students in radiology techniques and interpretation. Currently she works part-time in Dublin Dental University Hospital teaching pre-clinical and clinical skills to dental undergraduate students as well as qualified dentists.
At present she is undertaking a PhD in Radiology at Trinity College Dublin, in conjunction with Manchester University, looking at optimization of radiation dose and has recently published her initial findings in the Swiss Dental Journal. She is also currently undertaking a diploma at King’s College London in cone beam computed tomography.
Upon graduating, Gavin moved to the UK where he further honed his skills and completed further training, while working in general dental practice. He spent several years working in both Manchester and London, building up a loyal patient base who loved his caring and gentle approach to providing dental treatment.
Gavin returned home to Ireland in 2017 to pursue a career in private practice. He enjoys delivering all aspects of restorative dentistry and prides himself in providing the highest standards and most up to date methods of care to his patients.
Paula works on an individual oral hygiene regime for our patients assessing their gums health, risks and home care habits thus helping them maintain healthy gums and teeth.
She regularly updated her knowledge and skills as part of continuing professional development. In her spare time she plays tennis at club level and takes part in 5k fun runs
She loves all aspects of her role as a dental nurse but in particular she has a keen interest in both cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
Upon completion of her studies she was offered a full-time position in a busy Dublin City dental practice. Aoife joined the Ivory Dental Care team in 2018. Her areas of interest are in Oral Surgery as well as Implantology.
As well as managing the practice on a day to day basis Linda loves meeting patients and building a rapport throughout their treatment.
As our receptionist Lois is an invaluable member of the Ivory Dental team.