Smiles Dental Cork – Meet the team

Dr Ann Gilligan studied Dentistry in University College Cork and graduated in 2003. Ann has been a member of the Smiles Dental Team for five years and has a keen interest in mandibular repositioning devices and adult cosmetic braces.

Dr Liam O’Sullivan qualified from University College Cork, (NUI) in 1981 and practiced in the UK in general practice for a number of years. On returning to Ireland, he set up a private practice in 1990, offering routine, advanced restorative, cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics. This included the taking of continuing professional education courses in all of these areas including post-graduate studies in Trinity College Dublin.

The greatest problem facing the general dentist is the cosmetic/aesthetic replacement of lost or very damaged teeth. Therefore, a fascination with the possibilities offered in the use of dental implants to permanently replace missing teeth took hold in 2004. “This emerging area of dentistry can provide solutions and aesthetic results that could only be dreamed of when I first qualified.” There followed a series of courses in Europe, culminating in studies for the Diploma in Implant Dentistry, at the Royal College of Surgeons of England in London. Liam has been working with Smiles Dental at Waterloo Road, since 2011.

Associate Dentist, IDC 3421

Dr. Harry Ropac graduated from School of Dentistry, University of Zagreb in Croatia in 1995. After graduating, Harry owned a dental practice in Croatia for 20 years before relocating to Ireland in 2021, where he joined the Smiles Dental team in Cork. Harry is committed to continuous professional development and has attended numerous courses both here and abroad. He is well known for his friendly and gentle approach, and is passionate about learning languages. Harry is fluent in Croatian and English, has a passive knowledge of Italian and is currently studying to improve his skills in Spanish.

Languages spoken: Croatian, English.

Associate Dentist, IDC 4623

Dr Gabriella Aromolaran graduated from CEU Cardenal Herrera University in Spain. She is originally from The United States but took the opportunity to live and travel to many countries before deciding to establish her career in Ireland. Because of her travels, Gabriella has been able to learn several languages and is fluent in English, Spanish and French. Gabriella has an interest in all aspects of dentistry and is continually developing and improving her skills. She really enjoys seeing her patients gain more confidence in their smiles and educating them on oral health. Outside of work Gabriella enjoys reading, travelling and poetry.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French.

Hygienist, IDC 2RDH2017

Dentist, IDC 9323

Dr Imo O’Gorman is a passionate dentist with a keen interest in modern dentistry. Having completed specialised courses in oral surgery, implantology, composite veneers and clear aligners, Imo provides his patients with a variety of treatment plans tailored to meet optimal dental health and an array of needs.

Dentist, IDC 793

Dr Paddy Gowen qualified in 1985 and worked in the UK for seven years, and has also worked in dentistry in Zimbabwe and at his own practice in Dublin. In 2022, Paddy relocated to Youghal, County Cork. He provides a range of general dentistry treatments with a special interest in root canals and composite bonding. Paddy is married with one grown up son, and in his spare time he enjoys yoga, boating and surfing.