Family Dentistry
in Portmarnock
A warm, welcoming dental experience awaits.
Accepting New Patients
Welcome to Blessing Dental
We are a friendly, modern Dental Practice located in Portmarnock village providing dental services for the whole family.
Our practice opened in 2003 and is dedicated to ensuring you receive the highest quality dental care in a comfortable and relaxing environment.
Our approach is to cultivate and maintain longterm relationships with our patients.
We hope you enjoy our website and come to visit us soon
What to expect from your visit
When you attend for your dental examination you will receive a warm welcome into our practice. The dentist will then assess your full mouth. We check the health of your teeth and supporting gums and carry out a full oral cancer screening.
The dentist may use X-rays and photos to explain whether treatment is required. Advice is given on oral hygiene and the best dental implements to use.
We take our time and explain things fully and listen attentively to your concerns.
We pride ourselves on using the latest technology and recommended materials. Always ensuring a safe and clean environment for our patients and staff alike.
If you have not attended the dentist in a number of years, you will notice on attending that dental techniques have improved greatly and going to the dentist is not something to dread ... you may even enjoy it!
We at Blessing Dental will certainly do everything to ensure that you do.
Get to Know Dr. Margaret Blessing
Margaret qualified from Trinity College Dublin in 1992. Upon qualifying Margaret worked in London for 5 years. This was followed by a move to Australia where she worked in Sydney Dental Hospital and with the Flying Doctors. She then returned to Ireland to set up her own practice in her home town of Portmarnock in 2003.
Margaret has great connections with the community of Portmarnock. She attended both primary and secondary schools in Portmarnock.She supports local groups and charities. Margaret continued to further her dental education and completed Postgraduate studies in Clinical Dentistry Trinity College Dublin. An opportunity arose that led to a move to America and Margaret and her family settled in Northern California for 5 years where Margaret continued with her studies by attending Dental courses in San Francisco and Sacramento returning from California in 2019. She prides herself on providing a calm and relaxed treatment to her patients and ensuring a high quality level of care. Her main interests are travelling ,reading, coaching Basketball and spending time with her family and pets!
Get to Know Dr. Katherine Jones
Katherine qualified from The University of Sheffield in 2010.
She went on to study postgraduate courses in endodontics, paedodontics and Facial aesthetics. Katherine set up her own business in facial aesthetics in 2019 called The Skin Revival Clinic. She really enjoys general dental practice and working as a close knit team. She finds treating nervous patients and children particularly rewarding building a rapport with her patients , putting them at ease while completing their treatment.
Katherine also provides facial aesthetic treatments such as anti-wrinkle, botox, dermal and lip fillers and enjoys seeing how it can make a great difference to a patients confidence.
Her interests outside of the Dental practice are keeping fit, Ballet, creative activities and walking her much loved little dog.
Get to Know Kim McNally
Kim began in Blessing Dental six years ago. Prior to this she was a legal secretary and worked in retail where she was promoted to head sales executive.
She studied dental nursing at Trinity College while receiving training in our dental practive and qualified as a dental nurse in 2019.
Her kindness, patience and effervescent personality means she is much loved by her work colleagues and adored by our patients.
Her infectious sense of humour relaxes our patients and has them in fits of giggles!
Kim loves all things arts and crafts and is very creative. She recently became a mum and is embracing this role as she does everything, wholeheartedly and brilliantly.
Get to Know Laureen Chelangat
Laureen Joy is our friendly, efficient dental receptionist.
Laureen has a Masters in Law and has studied in both Ireland and Kenya.
She plans to study Dental nursing next year and add another qualification to her already impressive skill set!
She is an avid reader, loves cooking and travelling and exploring new places.
Her gentle disposition and kind manner ensure a warm and relaxing experience in our dental practice.
Get to Know Greta Dambrauskaite
Greta is currently studying to be a Dental nurse and she is learning at a lightning rate.
She has a level 5 qualification in Beauty and has worked in Dublin airport in Customer services.
Her interests include reading, travelling, going to the gym and she is also very creative and loves art and crafts . She has a kind and sympathetic manner . We are lucky to have her onboard and support her during her training.
Get to Know Juliana Rorbacker
Juliana qualified as a Dentist in Brazil. Currently she works as a Dental assistant in Blessing Dental.
Her relaxed and calm disposition ensure a lovely atmosphere in the practice, but don’t be fooled she comes alive on the football pitch!
She is an avid soccer fan and a brilliant striker.
Her interests include travelling, going to the gym and cooking.
Treatments Tailored to You
Preventative Care
The foundation of a healthy mouth and a thriving smile is Preventative Care. We recommend regular examinations and cleaning.
Cosmetic Care
Cosmetic treatments can improve the appearance of your teeth and boost your self-esteem. Fall in love with your beautiful smile once again.
Restorative Care
Restorative dentistry focuses on improving oral health and function while Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of your smile.
Treatment Pricing
Preventative Care
| All Exams include intra-oral cancer screen | ||
| Adult Examination | €50 | |
| Adult Examination (PRSI Qualified) | FREE | |
| Examination & X-rays | €65 | |
| Examination & scale and polish | €100 | |
| Examination & scale and polish (PRSI Qual.) | €15 | |
| Exam & Scale and Polish & X-rays | €120 | |
| Emergency Consultation | €50 | |
| Child Exam (Up to age 16) | €40 | |
| Child Exam & Cleaning | €70 | |
| X-rays (Periapical - small x-rays) | €20 | |
| Fissure Sealants (per tooth) | €35 | |
| Night Guard | €120 | |
| Sportsgard (Team colours) | €100 | |
| Essix Retainer | €120 | |
| Bleaching | €250 |
Restorative Care
| White (Composite resin) | €110 - 140 | |
| Pinned Filling | €130 | |
| Deciduous Filling | €80 |
Extractions
| Routine Extraction | From €120 | |
| Surgical Extraction | From €160 | |
| Deciduous Extraction | From €70 |
Aesthetic treatments **
| Crown (Depending on tooth) | From: €850 | |
| Post Core Crown (Depending on tooth) | From: €850 | |
| Veneers (Per tooth) | €850 | |
| ** Tax Deductible Treatments | ||
| Med 2 Form Filled upon Completion |
Root Canal Treatment **
| Emergency Root Canal Treatment | €300 | |
| Root Canal Treatment Anterior Tooth | €450 | |
| Root Canal Treatment Premolar | €550 | |
| Root Canal Treatment Posterior Tooth | €700 |
Periodontal Treatment
| Advanced Gum Treatment (per quadrant) | €100 |
Discover the Difference
Experience a dental practice that puts your needs first and exceeds your expectations.