About Us

Dr Claire O’Sullivan is our specialist in Orthodontics. Claire was born and raised in Glasgow, where she completed both her degree in Dentistry and her postgraduate education in Orthodontics. Claire has worked in the UK in different hospitals where she gained experience in general dentistry oral surgery oral medicine and restorative dentistry, she spent some time working in Australia focusing on Periodontics as well as a short time working for the Aboriginal dental service.

B.Dent Surg, MBBChBAO, MSc, MRCS(Irel), FFDRCS (Irel) Dr (Mr) Deepak Thomas is a Specialist Oral Surgeon and is one of few dual qualified in Ireland, with both a Medical and Dental Degree. He is on the Irish register of Specialist Surgeons and has worked previously for the Dublin Dental Hospital and School. After finishing his Medical Degree at Trinity College Dublin, he successfully completed his Intercollegiate Membership training and examinations in Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Surgery . Mr Thomas also possesses a Masters in Global Health from Trinity College Dublin and a Fellowship in Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has worked for over 6 years in several major Oral and Facial Surgical training units in the UK, at Medical Council-validated Specialist Registrar Training level posts. He has gained excellent exposure to higher surgical training in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery During his time abroad, while working in Sir Lanka, Mr. Thomas was one of two in a team of Oral surgeon’s involved in a unique reconstruction case of a young woman who suffered a severe injury to the jaw from shrapnel. This reconstruction case was first surgery of its kind for facial trauma. His practice at College Gate Clinic is limited to services in specific aspects of Oral Surgery, Facial and Jaw Joint Pain and also in Oral Medicine. Intravenous conscious sedation services for anxious patients is available at College Gate Dental Clinic Mr Thomas is a fully participating provider with major private insurers and has admitting rights and privileges as a Consultant in the Beacon Hospital , Dublin and at Kingsbridge Hospital , Sligo for patients who require a General Anaesthetic.

Stephen has many connections to Glasnevin, he grew up in Meath but his Grandparents and extended family live locally. He graduated from Trinity College Dublin and has worked in General Practice since graduating. Stephen is at the cutting edge on best practices and technology he has been trained in the most up to date techniques. He practices using loops which allow him to see tiny details in the tooth, the loops magnify the tooth up to 4 times, this allows for great precision in his cosmetic work. Stephen recently sat the first of his postgraduate qualifications which he passed first time! He is keen to keep his academic knowledge up to date, he is a tech wizard his latest toy is the digital scanner which allows for greater precision and fit of veneers crowns etc and also does away with the need for taking impressions of the teeth. He has a keen interest in aesthetics and restorative dentistry especially root canal work. He has a great rapport with the patients especially children and is excellent at putting children and adults alike at ease. We can normally hear Stephen laughing with the patients all day long. He loves meeting people and making them feel comfortable in the chair. He is an excellent dentist and has built a loyal base since starting here. When not working Stephen has a great interest in music and seeing his friends of which he has many.

Originally from Essex, England, Charles attended dental school at Newcastle University, completing his degree in 2018. He worked as an associate in the North East of England for 2 years where he gained experience in all aspects of dentistry, before relocating to Ireland in 2020 for family reasons. Charles is a general dentist and has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and the use of teeth whitening and composite bonding. He has undertaken postgraduate professional training in this area and plans to begin his Restorative Masters in 2021. Charles is also committed to providing a comfortable experience for patients and finds helping patients who suffer dental anxiety highly rewarding. When Charles is not in the office, Charles enjoys keeping active through cycling and rock climbing.

Dr. Anna Harnett is a Dentist, Physiologist and Medical Aesthetics Practitioner. Anna is originally from Tipperary where she grew up on a farm. She has studied in Ireland, England and Scotland obtaining a BSc(Hons) in Physiology, a Diploma in Dental Nursing, a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Level 7 in Aesthetic Medicine, certificates in Skin and Injectables and currently studying towards an MSc in Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine. She has also completed dental examinations with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and keeps her knowledge up to date by attending international conferences for Dentistry and Aesthetics.

Chelsey graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2020. Like Sarah, she had started as a dental nurse with a local Orthodontist and then put herself through the course at Trinity. Chelsey is a local lady and has a kind gentle manner; she is also very popular with the patients. She works under Dr O’Sullivan’s direction to place braces and Invisalign attachments change wires etc

Sarah is originally from Dublin she did her first degree in General Nursing at Trinity College in 2007 and then she decided to change direction from Nursing to Dentistry so she completed the dental nursing course at Trinity College Dublin in 2012 with distinction. Sarah worked as a nurse but it was with the intention of pursuing a career in Hygiene so she then took a further course in the University Of Cork from 2014 to 2016 where she graduated with Honours from the Dental Hygienist course.  Sarah’s knowledge of her chosen career and attention to detail does not go unnoticed by her patients, she has been helping people in our practice keep and maintain their dental health and has built a cohort of loyal patients.

Laura is from Dublin she worked as a Dental Nurse for many years hails from Malahide originally she has worked in the dental industry for many years starting as a secretary and a dental nurse before training to become a Hygienist at the University of Cork in 2014-2016. Laura has worked extensively with dentists and Periodontists alike before coming to our clinic and has a wealth of knowledge in the field of Oral Health. In her spare time, Laura is a keen athlete she enjoys sport on and off the track and walking her dogs however her main love is her new baby she became a Mum in 2020!