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About Us

Ivory Dental Care was established at our beautiful premises No. 2 Old Street, Malahide in 2013.  It is owned by our principal dentists Dr. Helen-Marie Lane and Dr. Eamon Nugent. We provide a full range of general dental services and dental hygiene treatment for children and adults.

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 modern materials to ensure that every patient gets the best level of care.

Staff Bios

Meet Our Dental Team

Dr. Helen-Marie Lane
Dr. Helen-Marie LanePrincipal 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.

Dr. Eamon Nugent
Dr. Eamon NugentPrincipal Dentist
Eamon moved to Scotland for the early stages of his career where he pursued further postgraduate training. He spent several years working with various specialists in children’s dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and general dentistry. During his time there he gained extensive experience working with anxious patients, helping them achieve their goals with a caring and empathetic approach. Eamon was successful in obtaining a Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, granting him Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons.

Since returning to private practice in Dublin in 2014, Eamon has developed a special interest in treating nervous patients. He subsequently completed a Diploma in Trinity College Dublin in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry. He now specialises in providing Dental Sedation for his patients for any type of dental treatment. His caring and relaxed manner, combined with the use of Dental Sedation if required, has allowed nervous patients access dental care they otherwise could not manage.

Eamon has a big interest in helping patients achieve a smile they are confident with. He likes utilising digital dentistry and modern cosmetic techniques for this. He is also a certified Invisalign and Six Months Smiles provider.

Paula Lyons
Paula LyonsRegistered Dental Hygienist
Paula started her career in the dental profession in Tipperary training as a dental nurse. In 2001 she graduated from University College Cork with first class honours in dental hygiene. Since graduating Paula has worked as a dental hygienist in private practice in Dublin. She continues to enrich her education with regular training courses in maintenance and treatment of periodontal health.

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.

Elaine Mooney
Elaine MooneyRegistered Dental Hygienist
Elaine graduated from UCD with a Bachelor of Science degree. Having worked as a dental nurse for 4 years she returned to college full time to complete her diploma in Dental Hygiene graduating from the Dublin Dental Hospital in 2000. She has worked in private practice since this time, specialising in treating oral diseases.

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

Linda Elebert
Linda ElebertPractice Manager
Linda joined Ivory Dental Care in March 2014 and soon afterwards was promoted to practice manager. Linda has brought invaluable customer care skills to the team from her twenty five years’ experience in the retail, financial and educational sectors.

As well as managing the practice on a day to day basis Linda loves meeting patients and building a rapport throughout their treatment.

Lois McDowell
Lois McDowellDental Nurse & Receptionist
Lois joined Ivory Dental Care in September 2015. Lois, originally from Scotland, graduated from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh with a BA (Hons) in Business. Before moving to Ireland, she worked for over ten years in media communications for architects and designers, Foster and Partners both in London and Hong Kong. Lois started her career at Ivory Dental Care as our receptionist. She recently returned to study at Trinity College Dublin to obtain her dental nursing qualification.

As our receptionist Lois is an invaluable member of the Ivory Dental team.

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