Professional, Experienced and Caring Staff

No team is complete without the care support and dedication of nursing and reception staff. All our nurses are qualified or actively working towards their national exam. Our loyal team are proud of the practice they work in and happy to do everything within their power to make your dental visit as comfortable as possible.

Peter Mullan

Ciara Gallagher

Peter graduated from Queens University Belfast in 1975 and received MGDS from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin in 1988.

Joint principal of the practice with years of experience and a host of loyal patients, his expertise is much sought after.

He currently provides the majority of his work on a private basis. He has particular interest in crown and bridge treatments and also provides a Denplan scheme as a maintenance programme.

He is married to Paddy who is a physiotherapist and has 3 daughters. In his spare time he sails at Quoile Yacht Club.

Ciara graduated with Honours from Birmingham University in 1996 and was awarded the prestigious Carlton Gold Medal as the most outstanding Dental Graduate.

She was admitted as a Member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners by the Royal College of Surgeons in London in 1998. She is joint principal of the practice and constantly updates her dental knowledge seeking ways to improve patient care.

She was nominated recently for a national award for her dedication as a Vocational Trainer. In this role she supports new dental graduates in their development as dental practitioners. She provides all aspects of dental care, her particular areas of interest are cosmetic dentistry and root fillings.

She is married to Chris and has three young children.


Fiona Loughlin

Fiona graduated from Queens University of Belfast in 1987 and has spent almost twenty one very fulfilling years working in the practice.

She is particularly interested in the treatment of periodontal (gum) disease and in advising patients how to improve their own oral health.

She is married to Mark (also a dentist) and has two children. She enjoys walking, reading, cooking and eating.



Maria McGiven

Maria is originally from Newry and graduated from Queens University Belfast with Honours. Whilst at Queens she was awarded the prestigious Marshall Swan medal as the most outstanding Dental Graduate and the Ralph J Smyth prize for the student showing a caring approach and clinical excellence in Restorative Dentistry.

She enjoys all aspects of dental care and is particularly expert in treating anxious adult and child patients. She is engaged to Ronan and enjoys walking, cooking, travelling and spending time with family and friends.


Claire McGuigan

Claire, originally from Enniskillen, is a Queens University of Belfast Graduate. In the two years she has been with the practice, she has provided  a wide range of high quality private and NHS dentistry to her patients. She has recently completed Part 1 of the MJDF(Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties) qualification.

She enjoys keeping fit, socializing and travelling.


Rebecca Mullan

Rebecca graduated with honours from Dundee university. During her degree, she gained valuable experience working in outreach dental centres throughout Scotland. Since graduation, she he has been working in Belfast. We are happy to report that she now works two days in Mullan Gallagher Dental Group, she is a valuable addition to our talented team. She has a special interest in crown and bridgework.

Rebecca recently married Stephen. She enjoys travelling, sailing and spending time with family and friends.


Padraic Conroy

Padraic graduated from Queens University Belfast with distinction. Whilst at Queens he was awarded the Oral Health Promotion prize for his work with blind patients. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is particulary skilled at treating young patients.

He is originally from Armagh and in his spare time enjoys playing football, hillwalking and reading.


Louise Taggart

Louise graduated from Glasgow University and worked in England at both Private and NHS practices, before returning home this year. She has completed a number of advanced dental courses including a restorative course in Manchester and an Implantology course.  She has particular interest in Cosmetic dentistry as well as family Dental care.

Louise is married to Neil and enjoys travelling and walking with their dog.


Mary Deeny

Practice Manager

Mary, originally from Tyrella, has worked in our practice for many years. She qualified as a dental nurse in 1980 and was appointed practice manager five years ago.

She enjoys all aspects of this challenging role and constantly looks for ways to improve the patient experience in our busy, friendly, forward-thinking practice. She is currently facilitating the practice towards the ‘Investors in People’ business award.

She is married to Peter and has 3 children. In her spare time she enjoys walking, cooking, travelling and reading as a member of a reading group.

 




No dental practice team is complete without
the dedication and support of the dental nurses.