GDC 82226

Principal Dentist
Chris qualified from Queens University in 2003 and completed his vocational training in Scotland before travelling to work in Australia.

Upon returning to Ireland, he has gained experience in both NHS and Private dentistry as well as working as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in the School of Dentistry, training other dentists.

He opened Fortwilliam Dental Practice in 2012 with Business Partner, Christine, and has built the Practice steadily over the years. He has previously been a Vocational Trainer within the practice training recent graduates in their first year post university. 

Never one to rest easy, Chris places great importance on continuing education he has achieved post-graduate qualifications including the MFDS from the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and a PGCE in Clinical Education (QUB) and continues to travel to the UK and Europe to gain further qualifications and skills, from internationally renowned dentists.

Chris has a special interest in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry.

Chris has also been placing and restoring dental implants for the past decade and is an advocate of digital dentistry. He has brought modern digital dentistry to Fortwilliam Dental Practice, by investing and continuing to invest in the latest equipment including digital x-rays, CBCT scanner and intraoral scanners. He uses these to plan and place implants with pinpoint precision using guided surgery techniques.

Chris enjoys cosmetic dentistry as well and has training for both fixed orthodontics and aligners. These skills and training are brought together to allow for Digital Smile Design principles to be applied and give patients the improved smile they are looking for.

Away from dentistry, Chris loves travel and spending time with his wife, Ciara, and young family.

He loves any sport, but especially football (Liverpool and Cliftonville FC) and golf.