Dr Lettice O'Leary

• Orthodontist

Treatments

Biography: Dr Lettice O'Leary joined the practice in 2009 and is delighted to be able to take over such a well-established practice on a full time basis. Following Senior House Officer jobs in Oral and Maxillfacial surgery and orthodontics in the Dublin Dental Hospital and the Countess of Chester Hospital she then proceeded to a Specialist Registrar position in Orthodontics in Kings Colllege London. After she finished her specialist training and obtained her Masters of Science in Orthodontics (with Merit) from the University of London she returned to Ireland. She entered private orthodontic practice in Dublin and Tullamore in 2007. Dr. O' Leary holds the following qualifications : 1999 B.D.S. N.U.I. U.C.C. 2002 M.F.D.S. R.C.S.I. 2007 M.Sc. U.Lon. 2007 M.Orth R.C.S.Ed. Dr. O' Leary obtained several awards during her time in dental school including the Dr. B.Foley gold medal. Dr. O' Leary is on the specialist list for orthodontics in Ireland. She is a member of the Irish Dental Association, The Orthodontic Society of Ireland, the American Association of Orthodontists and World Federation of Orthodontists. She has been a memeber of several dental committees including sub-committees of the British Orthodontic Society, the British Dental Association and currently she is a member of the Irish Dental Association Quality and Patient Safety Committee. Dr. O' Leary has a special interest in adult orthodontics and provides lingual orthodontics (braces behind the teeth) as an option for her adult patients. She also uses temporary anchorage devices which can make treatment simpler and more efficient in selected cases. She attends national and international conferences every year to maintain an up- to- date practice.