About Us
Gerry Kaar Principal Dental Surgeon
Qualified in 1979 in UCC.
After working in London and the UK, he returned to Clonmel in 1989 to take over The Dental Surgery.
He has recently been awarded the Certificate in Implant Dentistry from Warwick University.
During the time spent in Clonmel, he has completed the diploma in Clinical Dentistry in UCD, and has
also obtained a law degree (LLB, University of London).
Dee. Kaar Dental Hygienist and Practice Manager
Qualified as a dental surgery assistant in Cork University Dental Hospital.
She then obtained her diploma in Dental Hygiene from the royal dental hospital in London, and worked as a dental
hygienist in general practice in the UK.
Since then she has worked at the surgery in Clonmel with Gerry on a part-time basis, while at the same time balancing
time at home raising her family.
She has also obtained a degree in Business Studies from Tipperary Institute, and has used this experience
to help with the management of the practice.
Eileen O'Brien Dental Receptionist
The practice receptionist has been with the practice for 30 years!
She has worked alongside three Principals during this time. Eileen is experienced in all aspects of practice
management and patient care; and is well known by all the regular patients. Eileen is friendly and outgoing and
always strives to put patients at ease.
Agnieszka Ormanowska Dental Surgery Assistant
Agnieszka Ormanowska, is our qualified dental nurse and is a most valued member of staff.
Agnieszka has been with the practice for nearly ten years. She is extremely capable and competent and does everything she can to make your trip to the dentist relaxed and trouble free. Her gentle and caring nature will ensure you will feel at ease throughout your visit.
Claire Coleman, Clinical Dental Technician
Claire is a registered dental care professional who is trained and qualified to provide a range of denture services directly to patients and services that were previously only available through your dentist.
Claire graduated with a degree in Dental Technology in 1998 from Manchester Metropolitan University. After two years working in the Manchester Dental Hospital she moved to Ireland to join her family run dental laboratory in Waterford. During this time she returned to college to gain a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dental Technology at the Dublin Dental Hospital. Claire now specialises in dentures; seeing the patient through from treatment planning to fitting the denture and offering a personalised service.