Our Clinic
Shelbourne Dental Clinic is a state of the art 2,000 square ft dental facility in the heart of the Dublin South Docklands close to the Grand Canal Theatre & Ringsend village.
Our clinic can offer you a full range of services. We’re delighted to see all patients, including your family and children. Our aim is to provide you with the best dental treatment and quality of care.
We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic and are of course more than happy to see new patients.
The vast majority of our patients are referred to us through “Word of Mouth”; if you’re happy with the treatment you have received, we hope you will recommend Shelbourne Dental Clinic to your family, friends and colleagues.
Our clinic can offer you a full range of services. We’re delighted to see all patients, including your family and children. Our aim is to provide you with the best dental treatment and quality of care.
We look forward to welcoming you to the clinic and are of course more than happy to see new patients.
The vast majority of our patients are referred to us through “Word of Mouth”; if you’re happy with the treatment you have received, we hope you will recommend Shelbourne Dental Clinic to your family, friends and colleagues.
Our Facilities
Our clinic is custom built and designed to allow the delivery of modern dental care for you in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. The clinic is climate controlled and is designed to allow us to provide your dental care to the highest standards.
The clinic itself is entirely paperless; we are wholly digital. The clinic also has it’s own onsite dental laboratory to facilitate a quicker turnaround for prosthetic services and items like teeth whitening and night guard appliances. Technology we use includes digital imaging (x-ray and photography) and appointment records. We also provide a wireless network (Broadband Wi-Fi) and iPads, so that you have complimentary access to the internet while you are with us.
You are automatically reminded about each dental appointment via mobile SMS and email (unless you prefer to receive a reminder phone call from us).
The clinic itself is entirely paperless; we are wholly digital. The clinic also has it’s own onsite dental laboratory to facilitate a quicker turnaround for prosthetic services and items like teeth whitening and night guard appliances. Technology we use includes digital imaging (x-ray and photography) and appointment records. We also provide a wireless network (Broadband Wi-Fi) and iPads, so that you have complimentary access to the internet while you are with us.
You are automatically reminded about each dental appointment via mobile SMS and email (unless you prefer to receive a reminder phone call from us).
Meet Our Team
Mark Kelly
Dental Council Registration: 6400
Mark comes from Castleknock in Dublin and qualified as a dentist from Trinity College Dublin in 2000. After graduating, he completed a postgraduate vocational training year working in hospital and private practice. He subsequently began working in group private practice in Ireland. Mark particularly enjoys aesthetic and restorative dentistry. Mark also works part-time as a clinical supervisor at the Dublin Dental University Hospital (TCD).
Mark is a member of the Irish Faculty of Primary Dental Care and the Irish Dental Association. He is also the outgoing president of the Irish Dental Benevolent Society and is on the editorial committee of the Journal of the Irish Dental Association. After 18 months of planning, Mark co-founded Shelbourne Dental Clinic with his classmate and close friend Karl in March 2006.
Mark is a member of the Irish Faculty of Primary Dental Care and the Irish Dental Association. He is also the outgoing president of the Irish Dental Benevolent Society and is on the editorial committee of the Journal of the Irish Dental Association. After 18 months of planning, Mark co-founded Shelbourne Dental Clinic with his classmate and close friend Karl in March 2006.
Karl Cassidy
Dental Council Registration: 6300
Karl, originally from Enniskillen, graduated in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Bristol in 1995 before proceeding to qualify as a dental surgeon from Trinity College Dublin in 2000. He worked for a year in the public health service following which he has worked in private practice in Ireland. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Primary Care from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Karl has acted as a clinical supervisor in the Dublin University Dental Hospital and particularly enjoys surgical dentistry and treating children.
Karl is an active member of both the Irish Dental Association.
Karl is an active member of both the Irish Dental Association.
Carla Hayes
Dental Council Registration: 7315
BDS (NUI),MFDS RCSI, Dip PCD RCSI
Carla originally hails from Cavan and graduated as a dentist from University College Cork in 2015. She is a Member of the Faculty of Dentistry in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and also holds a Graduate Diploma in Primary Care from RCSI. Carla is a very experienced dentist, having worked both in hospital and in private practice. She is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. She is also a Certified Invisalign Provider.
Carla is also the current Treasurer of the Irish Dental Benevolent Society.
Carla originally hails from Cavan and graduated as a dentist from University College Cork in 2015. She is a Member of the Faculty of Dentistry in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and also holds a Graduate Diploma in Primary Care from RCSI. Carla is a very experienced dentist, having worked both in hospital and in private practice. She is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. She is also a Certified Invisalign Provider.
Carla is also the current Treasurer of the Irish Dental Benevolent Society.
Isabella Short
Dental Hygienist
Isabella joined our team at Shelbourne in 2024. She graduated with distinction in Dental Hygiene from Trinity College Dublin in 2021 and is passionate about helping patients achieve healthier smiles.
With her calm and gentle approach, Isabella is great at putting patients at ease — even those who feel a little nervous. She first discovered her love for dentistry through the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) and now enjoys giving oral health talks to children.
Outside of work, Isabella loves reading and staying active.
With her calm and gentle approach, Isabella is great at putting patients at ease — even those who feel a little nervous. She first discovered her love for dentistry through the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) and now enjoys giving oral health talks to children.
Outside of work, Isabella loves reading and staying active.
Louise O'Grady:
Dental Hygienist
Louise has been working in Irish dental practices for over twenty years and became part of our team at Shelbourne in 2015. She first qualified with a Certificate in Dental Nursing in 2003 before going on to complete her Diploma in Dental Hygiene at the Dublin Dental University Hospital in 2007.
Louise brings a wealth of experience to her role and is known for her gentle, reassuring approach that helps patients feel completely at ease. Outside of work, her greatest passion is horses, but she’s also taken on big challenges over the years, including triathlons and marathons.
Louise brings a wealth of experience to her role and is known for her gentle, reassuring approach that helps patients feel completely at ease. Outside of work, her greatest passion is horses, but she’s also taken on big challenges over the years, including triathlons and marathons.
Dolores Mihajlovic
Reception
Originally from Croatia, Dolores joined our team at Shelbourne Dental Clinic at the beginning of 2025. With her background in the hotel and hospitality sector, she brings a warm, professional welcome to everyone who walks through our doors.
As the first friendly face you’ll meet at the clinic, Dolores is known for her cheerful smile, good humour, and caring nature. Patients often comment on how helpful and approachable she is, and she’s equally loved by the whole team.
Thanks to her excellent organisational skills, Dolores helps ensure the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently every day. We’re delighted to have her as such a valued member of our team.
As the first friendly face you’ll meet at the clinic, Dolores is known for her cheerful smile, good humour, and caring nature. Patients often comment on how helpful and approachable she is, and she’s equally loved by the whole team.
Thanks to her excellent organisational skills, Dolores helps ensure the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently every day. We’re delighted to have her as such a valued member of our team.