Total Orthodontics Belfast

Stephen Gallagher

FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1999, BDS University of Edinburgh 1993, MDentCh (TCD), MOrth RCS (Edin)

Stephen has been working as a specialist orthodontist at Total Orthodontics Belfast since 2012.
After qualifying as a dentist in Edinburgh, Stephen worked in general practice in England before starting his full-time specialist orthodontic training at Trinity College Dublin in 1999.

Following his training, Stephen set up an orthodontic practice in Dublin which he ran until 2012. He then moved to Northern Ireland and has worked at Total Orthodontics Belfast ever since.

Specialist Orthodontist

Darren Johnston

FDS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1999, BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 1994, BMSc Queen’s University of Belfast 1993

As a specialist orthodontist and accredited consultant, Darren is experienced in the management of complex cases.

Darren qualified from the dental school at Queen’s University Belfast in 1994. He then trained as a specialist orthodontist at Glasgow Dental School and undertook further training to become an accredited consultant orthodontist. Alongside working at the practice, Darren is a consultant orthodontist for the Northern Health and Social Care Trust based in Antrim Area Hospital.

Specialist Orthodontist

Emma McCrory

BDS Queen’s University of Belfast 2012, MFDS, MClinDent, MOrth

Emma has been straightening smiles at Total Orthodontics Belfast since 2019.
Emma qualified from the dental school at Queen’s University Belfast in 2012. She then moved to Scotland and completed two years of further training split between general practice and the Edinburgh Dental Institute.

Following her training, Emma worked in oral and maxillofacial surgery for one year before training as a specialist orthodontist. She then returned to Belfast and joined our practice in 2019.

Specialist Orthodontist

Deirdre Dundas

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2015, verified experience in dental nursing

Deirdre is committed to caring for and supporting our patients. She first joined us as a dental nurse in 1997, before training as an orthodontic therapist with the University of Central Lancashire in 2017.

Orthodontic Therapist

Deborah Fellows

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of England 2012, National Certificate NEBDN 2002

Deborah joined us as a dental nurse in 2001. In 2011, she trained as an orthodontic therapist with the University of Leeds. She returned to us as an orthodontic therapist in 2020.

Orthodontic Therapist

Rebekka Dallas

Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2023

Rebekka is committed to caring for and supporting our patients. She first joined Total Orthodontics Belfast as a dental nurse in 2016 and went on to become our lead nurse in 2019, before training as an orthodontic therapist with the University of Central Lancashire in 2022.

Orthodontic Therapist

Ashton Rooney

National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2016

Ashton started working at the practice in 2018 and is dedicated to supporting our patients.

Lead Nurse

Rebecca Hughes

Rebecca started working with us in 2021 and is currently completing her dental nursing qualification.

Trainee Dental Nurse

Orlaigh McAllister

National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN

Orlaigh joined us as a trainee dental nurse in 2014, before gaining her qualification and becoming lead nurse in 2016. Orlaigh completed additional training in dental radiography in 2018 and became practice manager in 2019.

Practice Manager

Linda Cummings

A longstanding member of the team, Linda joined our practice in 2007. She is dedicated to supporting and caring for our patients.

Receptionist

Lana Murphy

Lana joined the practice as a dental nurse in 2015. She is now a receptionist and enjoys supporting and welcoming our patients.

Receptionist

Georgia McIlveen

Georgia joined the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 2021 and is currently due to qualify in 2023

Trainee Dental Nurse

Katie Johnston

Katie started at the practice as a trainee dental nurse in 2021 and is due to qualify in 2023.

Trainee Dental Nurse

Laura Evans

GDC 143939

National Certificate NEBDN 2008 Verified competency in Dental Nursing

Laura qualified with the NEBDN in 2008, and joined the Total Orthodontics team in 2022.

Dental Nurse

Laura Graham

GDC 268871

National Diploma in Dental Nursing NEBDN 2016

Laura qualified with the NEBDN in 2016, and joined the Total Orthodontics team in 2022.

Dental Nurse