Here at Abercorn Dental Care ‘our team’ is what makes us so unique;
We are highly experienced and qualified, to ensure your patient experience is memorable, individual, and comfortable.
We just love what we do and all the team regularly improve our professional development and skills beyond what is expected.
Dr Andy Davies is a Dental Phobia Certified dentist- view profile
Dr Andy Davies.
Principal Dentist & Clinical DirectorBDS MJDF RCS Eng MFDS RCSP Glas Dip PDC RCSI PGDip Cons Sed PGCert Clin Ed GDC No. 243973
Dr Andy is fortunate to have been in the Dental environment from the age of 16. His roles have included dental assistant, decontamination manager and practice manager.
Andy has worked in both NHS and Private practice across the province and acquired Abercorn Dental Care in 2019. Andy takes a very relaxed, friendly and professional approach to his treatments and always strives to make your visit a very comfortable and memorable one.
Andy’s experience, dedication and passion to Dentistry has resulted in his highly regarded reputation. Andy holds 5 postgraduate degrees from the prestigious Queens University Belfast, Newcastle University and the 3 Royal College of Surgeons in – Ireland (Dublin), England (London) and Scotland (Glasgow)
He brings individuality and creativity to every patient, every day in his care. He provides many specialised dental treatments and appliances and more information can be found on the treatment pages.
For more information on his vast achievements and dedication to his career to date – please follow his Qualifications Link above.
Outside of the practice, Andy and wife Rachel are busy with their 4 children and like to travel with them as often as is possible. Andy also does a lot of work with a local charity where he works weekly in helping others in times of need.
Dr Lauren McAlinden
Associate Dentist - BDS Dip PDC RCSI GDC No. 283893Dr Lauren graduated from Queens University Belfast with distinctions in orthodontics and practice of dentistry.
She has since gained the Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry from the royal college of Surgeons Ireland.
Lauren enjoys carrying out a variety of different procedures from extractions, dentures, crowns to carrying out routine examinations and enhancing prevention.
Lauren has a natural ability for working with children and anxious patients.
She is a qualified injector.
In her spare time she enjoys traveling and discovering new places and immersing herself in new cultures. Also running and has a passion for cooking
Dr Naoise Sweeney
Associate Dentist - BDS MFDS RCS (Glas) GDC No. 250826Dr Naoise will be joining the Abercorn Dental care family in June 2022.
We cannot wait and are super excited for her to join our amazing clinical team
Jenny Foot
Practice Manager GDC No. 151562Jenny is the Practice Manager and joined the team in 2021. She brings 24 years of experience to us and is responsible for the day to day running of the practice.
She enjoys going to the gym, walking her dogs and loves getting away in her caravan with her family and friends.
Lynne McGaw
Senior Dental Nurse - RDN Cert Sedation GDC No. 110226Lynne has been with the practice since it opened in 2005 and brings 24 years of dental nursing experience. She is qualified in dental nursing having gained The National Examining Board for dental nurses certificate in dental nursing in 2000 and The National Examining Board for dental nurses certificate in Conscious Sedation for dental nursing in 2016. She has a warming personality which all of our patients adore.
Christine Malcomson
Senior Dental Nurse - RDN Cert Sedation GDC No. 129175Christine has been with the practice since it opened in 2007 and brings 22 years of dental nursing experience. She is qualified in dental nursing having gained The National Examining Board for dental nurses certificate in dental nursing in 2007 and The National Examining Board for dental nurses certificate in Conscious Sedation for dental nursing in 2016. In her spare time Christine enjoys working out at the gym and likes to go on day trips with her 2 children. She has an infectious laugh which you will most probably hear at the practice.
Melissa McGuffin
Dental Nurse GDC No. 276332Melissa joined the team in 2022 and brings 7 years of experience.
She is qualified in dental nursing having gained The National Examining Board for dental nurses certificate in dental nursing in 2018.
She is a keen hockey player and is vice caption with her local team.
Rachel Davies
Administration Manager - Dip PSRachel joined the team in 2020 and is Andy’s wife. Rachel oversees the business side of the practice and will be key in our practice’s growth and the offering of new treatments. She will ensure that our range of materials, equipment and products are of the highest standard. Outside of work Rachel is kept busy with her and Andys 4 children.
Leanne Magill
ReceptionistLeanne joined our team in 2021. She will be your point of call in the practice on the phone line and her smile will great you when you visit us!
She enjoys climbing mountains and travelling as much as possible with her husband and boys
Coral Whiteside
ReceptionistDental professionals must be registered with the GDC and meet high standards.
Find us on the register: www.gdc-uk.org
All Abercorn Dental Care Staff comply with Continued Professional Development requirements and fully adhere to the GDC standards for Dental Professionals.
