OUR TEAM
We have a professional dedicated team of dentists, dental hygienists, nursing and administration staff. Out wealth of experience and gentle approach help our patients have a comfortable experience when they visit Hazelwood Dental Practice.
Dr Áine Barry
Áine graduated with honours from UCC in 2013. After completing her vocational training in Portsmouth she worked in both private practice and NHS in Kent before returning to Cork in 2017 and in 2022 Aine took over as principal dentist in Hazelwood Dental Practice.
In 2015, Áine was awarded MFDS Diploma with the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. In 2016, she completed a postgraduate certificate in pain management and sedation with UCL Eastman.
Áine enjoys the variety of general practice with a keen interest in general restorative dentistry and facial aesthetics.
Outside of work, Áine spends as much time as possible with her young family who keep her very busy.
Dr. Josephine Griffin
Josephine qualified from UCC in 1987 and worked for the next 5 years in general practice in Suffolk, UK. In 1992 Josephine returned to her native Glanmire and established Hazelwood Dental Practice. She enjoys all aspects of her work and has a special interest in prevention and treating nervous patients.
Josephine is committed to continuous professional development for herself. She was awarded MJDF Diploma in 2013. She is a member of the Irish Faculty of Primary Dental Care (IFPDC) and the Irish Dental Association.
Dr Alice Cleary
Alice graduated from UCC in 2009. After completing her vocational training, she worked as a Senior House Officer in Dublin Dental Hospital & Truro Royal Hospital , Cornwall. Alice subsequently worked in general practice in Cornwall for several years. After that she moved to & spent a year in Australia. During that time she provided emergency dental care on the remote location of Thursday Island. In 2017 Alice completed her MSc in dental implantology (with distinction) at Cardiff University.
Alice enjoys all aspects of preventative & restorative dentistry. She loves to help patients of all ages achieve more confidence in their smile. She is a member of the International Team for Implantology.
Away from work Alice enjoys yoga ,swimming & a cup of tea with a good book.
Dr Anita Coleman
Anita graduated with honours from UCC in 2008. She completed her vocational training in Edinburgh. Anita has spent the last 14 years working in general practice, both NHS and private, in Scotland and Ireland where she has gained valuable experience. She is committed to continually developing her professional skills having completed numerous courses including in aesthetic dentistry. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, in particular restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
Anita is very patient and takes the time to ensure that nervous patients are put at ease by receiving treatment in a relaxed and pain free way. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her young family.
Jennifer Mellerick
Jennifer graduated with an honours diploma in dental hygiene from University College Cork in 2008. She has 6 years experience in various practices in Cork, Waterford and Wexford. She joined the practice in 2014. She works closely with our team of dentists to ensure specific treatment is tailored for each individual patient. She provides routine scaling, deeper scaling with local anaesthetic and polishing. She also offers advice on oral hygiene regime, smoking cessation and diet.
Jennifer’s aim is to help patients maintain healthy gums and teeth and control gum disease in a gentle caring approach.
Alicia O Driscoll
Contact Details
Hazelwood Dental Practice,
Hazelwood Centre,
Glanmire,
Co.Cork
Tel: 021 4866583
Fax: 021 4866583
Email: info@hazelwooddentalpractice.com
Opening Hours
Mon: 8.00am - 7.30pm
Tues: 8.00am -7.30pm
Wed & Thu: 8.00am - 6pm
Fri: 8.00am -6pm
Sat: By appointment only
Sun: Closed
Our early mornings from 8am and late evenings to 7.30pm are by appointment only. This is to accommodate our patients with busy schedules.