The Team

The team here at Meares Dental Surgery look forward to meeting you ! We want you to have a favourable dental experience, so be sure to tell us if there is anything we can do to make it more positive. Your kindest compliment will be the referral of a friend.

John Meares B.A. B. Dent. Sc (Dentist)

John qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 1996. He worked in London and Kent for 6 years before returning to Ireland to work at 44 Connaught Street when his father retired. John is a member of the I.D.A. and attends conferences and courses regularly.

John limits his practice to orthodontic work.

Susanne Kelleher B.D.S N.U.I. (Dentist)

Susanne qualified from UCC in 2000. She worked in Essex and London for 5 years before joining John to work in Athlone. Susanne regularly attends courses to update her knowledge.

Susanne concentrates on general dentistry and she is also a member of the IDA.

Ciara Finlay (Hygienist)

We welcomed Ciara to our practice in March 2018. Ciara qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 2006, having recieved First Class Honours from UCC Dental School. Ciara also recieved 4 awards for Dental Hygiene from UCC.

Ciara works full time in private practice and has many years experience in helping patients to care for their teeth and gums, adopting a friendly and gentle approach.

Sarah Costello (Practice Manager)

Sarah who started with us in 2006 is mainly on reception but also does a lot of behind the scenes work making the practice run as smoothly as possible.

Her caring and friendly demeanor is much appreciated by all our patients.