Meet the team

Dr Urszula Stepien-Kikosicka

General Dentist
Dr Urszula Stepien-Kikosicka

Registration number: IDC 3118
Place of qualification/year: Poland, 2014.

Dr Urszula qualified from Pomerian Medical University of Poland, Szczecin. Before relocating to Ireland, she practiced general dentistry in her home country for 3.5 years. She has been broadening her skills in the fields of endodontics (root canal treatment), prosthetics and restorative dentistry by participating in numerous dental events and courses.

Her goal is the least invasive treatment; hence she works with magnification for high precision of the treatment. Dr Urszula is approachable, warm, and gentle clinician. Patients' well-being is always her priority. She is passionate about providing the highest standard of dental care and her favourite part of being a dentist is putting her patients at ease.

Dr Pedro Alsina

Oral Surgeon & General Dentist
Dr Pedro Alsina

Registration number: IDC 12022
Place of qualification/year: Caracas, Venezuela, 2006.

Dr Pedro obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery in 2006 from the Santa Maria University, Caracas-Venezuela. His early focus was in Dental Surgery. He then entered the specialization program in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina. The next 4 years were dedicated to his surgical training in full-time modality. The postgraduate program was hospital based and included rotations in General Surgery, Internal medicine, Anaesthesiology, Head & Neck Surgery, and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.

In 2011 he opened CIROMAX (Clinica Integral Rebilitacion Oral y Maxilofacial) for the care and rehabilitation of patients with maxillofacial disorders. At the same time, Pedro worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral Surgery & Pathology at Santa Manta Maria University. Pedro migrated to Europe and moved to Portugal where he was accredited at Fernando Pessoa University in Portugal (Master’s Degree in Dental Medicine)

He dedicated the last few years of his career to Oral Surgery, Implantology & Oral Rehabilitation at Swiss Dental Services, as a Senior Implantologist, trainer & consultant for new dentists in the surgical area

In his career, Pedro has performed the following procedures:
• Orthognathic Surgery / TMJ surgery / Oral and maxillofacial Trauma / Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
• Dental Implants Medium and High complexity (All on four, Sinus Lift, GBR)
• Over 300 All on Four surgeries and 4.000 Single Implants performed.
• Over 4.000 dental implants restored (Crowns, bridges, and dentures).

Dr Saifullah Khan

Dental Surgeon

Place of Qualification:
BDS, MFD RCS (Ireland), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow), DSCD RCS (Edinburgh), MSc (UK

Dental Surgeon with Orthodontic Special Interest at Gate Dental Clinic, Galway
Dr Saif Khan graduated as a Dentist in 2006, after which he gained broad based experience in dentistry in mainly hospital and academic environment, before moving to Ireland in 2016. He did his specialist training in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, where he gained experience in fixed and removable braces of children and adults. He has special interest in jaw growth modifications in teenagers, and also a broad experience in alignment and relapse cases in adults.

Dr Saif is also a certified Invisalign provider and uses this option for many suitable adult and teenage patients. He works with our other team members for the ABC approach: Align-Bleach-Composite Bonding.

Dr Saif has also completed his training in Special Care Dentistry at the University College London/ Eastman Dental Institute, London, Leading to MSc Special Care dentistry and DSCD RCS (Edinburgh).

During his training in Special Care Dentistry, Dr Saif got vast exposure of dental treatment of patients with medical problems and those with anxiety to dental treatment.

Dr. Saif is a nature loving person and is also famous for his cooking skills.

Dr Butros Faiud

Dental Surgeon
Dr Butros Faiud

Introducing Butros, our accomplished general dentist. With fluency in both English and Russian, Butros offers a diverse and inclusive approach to dental care. As a dedicated practitioner, he focuses on the well-being of your smile through routine check-ups, cleanings, and a wide range of dental aspects, including restoration, endodontic work, and extractions. Butros’ passion lies in providing personalized and compassionate care, ensuring your dental experience is comfortable and stress-free. Entrust Butros with your oral health, and let him help you achieve a healthy, radiant smile.

Outside of the clinic, you might just spot Butros on the football field, displaying the same dedication and precision that he brings to his dental practice.

Fluent in English, Russian and Arabic.

Dr Catherine Skelly

General Dentist
Dr Catherine Skelly

Registration number: IDC 3092
Place of qualification/year: University College London in 1989

Catherine graduated from University College London in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in dental surgery, receiving a Licentiate degree in Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in the same year. Having completed a House surgeon post in University College Hospital Dental school she then continued her postgraduate  education and training  by working in various hospitals in the UK and Ireland gaining experience in all aspects of dentistry with an emphasis on general, cosmetic and oral surgery.



She ran her own dental practice in Clifden from 2008 to January 2023 while joining Smiles Bupa Dental Care in 2019 where she continues to provide a comprehensive and professional dental service
. She regularly attends courses and lectures to keep up to date with new advances in dentistry.


Working  with the latest  dental materials using evidence based systems and techniques enables her  to achieve optimum results for her patients.



As a clinician her main focus is on meeting the patients’ individual needs in a caring and sympathetic manner.

Dr. Shahin Naji Esfahani

Dentist

Place of qualification: B.Sc (Vancouver, Canada), DMD (Budapest, Hungary

Dr. Shahi Naji-Esfahani Graduated from Simon Fraser University with Bachelor of Sciences in the field of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in 2009. His thirst in medical field and specifically dentistry forced him to move from Canada to Europe and study in one of the finest institute. He graduated as Doctor of Medical Dentistry in 2015 from Semmelweis university as an honourable graduate. He has been working since then and he moved and started working in Ireland early 2017 to achieve his goals and develop more in his area of expertise.

He is very passionate about:

  • Restorative dentistry
  • Fix and removable prosthodontics
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Smile reconstructions and Jaw rehabilitations
  • Facial cosmetic treatments

Dr. Shahin is a kind caring dentist who makes you feel at ease as soon as you sit on the chair. He will listen to your concerns with care and empathy and will provide you with all options to suit your needs. He is very calm and willing to answer every question you may have concerning your treatment plan.

Sinead Nolan

Hygienist
Sinead Nolan

With over eight years dental nursing experience in Ireland and Australia, Sinead returned to college to further develop her career and began dental hygiene. Graduating with distinction from Trinity College Dublin in 2015, she was awarded the 'Dentsply Clinical Award' for her achievements in clinics, during her studies at DDUH. Sinead enjoys building a rapport with her patients both young and old and educating them on the importance of good oral hygiene.

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