Smiles Dental Tallaght – Meet the team

Dr Joanna Szydlowska graduated in 2002 from The Medical University of Gdansk, Poland. After working in Poland for many years, Joanna joined Smiles Dental in 2007. Joanna’s favourite aspect of being a dentist is putting her patients at ease. Joanna also has a special interest in oral surgery implantology, aesthetic and prosthetic procedures. Joanna completed a Certificate in Implant Dentistry in 2009 at Warwick University and has recently graduated with a High Profile Diploma Degree in Implantology from The University of Manchester (UK).She is fully qualified to take on implant cases. She also has a Diploma in Clinical Dentistry issued by The Dublin Dental School and Hospital(2012’).

Specialist Orthodontist and Dentist IDC 16407

D.D.S. (PL), M.Sc. Orthodontics (UK), M.Sc. Periodontology (UK), Member of the British Orthodontic Society

Dr Janusz Banasik is a specialist orthodontist providing a range of orthodontic treatments at Smiles Dental Dun Laoghaire.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Dr Janusz received his undergraduate qualification from the University of Lodz in Poland in 1994 with distinction. He was awarded Master of Science in Orthodontics (with merit) by the University of Warwick (UK) and went on to acquire an M.Sc. in Clinical Periodontology from UCLAN (UK).

In 2023 and in recognition of Dr. Janusz’ scientific work, his research was accepted by the panel of reviewers for presentation during the Annual Congress of European Orthodontic Society.

TREATMENTS OFFERED
The knowledge and experience gained from his postgraduate studies enables Dr. Janusz to treat a broad range of orthodontic patients, including children and patients with significantly reduced periodontal support (stable periodontal disease). When necessary, Dr. Janusz prepares patients with active gum disease for orthodontic treatment, and he applies his 30 years of experience to treat some of the most complex cases.

Dr Janusz is certified by Invisalign System, Incognito Lingual Braces, Insignia Braces System – Advanced Smile Design. He is also competent in applying advanced technologies and methods to achieve significant results, benefitting the patient’s individual needs.

Dr. John Lynch BDS MSc. (U.Lond)
Dental Surgeon

Fellow of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD)
Fellow of the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (IADFE)

Dr Angelko Ashtalkoski (Angel)

Originally from Macedonia, Angel studied dental technology (Dental Technician) from 1999-2003 in Macedonia. He got his dental Masters degree in Dental Medicine in the Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria and graduated in 2009. Angel went on to work in private practice for two years and become part of our team in Smiles Dental in 2011.

Among his professional accomplishments, Angel completed the two-year course for advanced practical oclussion and restorative dentistry with Professor Paul Tipton. He is also a member of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD). Angel prides himself on being highly skilled in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, and has a special interest in TMJ disorders and root canal treatments.

Dr Deirdre Coghlan graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2013 and joined the Smiles Dental team in Tallaght in February 2014. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry especially helping nervous patients overcome their fear of attending the dentist.

In June 2013 she was part of a group which was awarded the annual student award by the Irish Society for Disability and Oral Health for a project in the field of special care dentistry. Dr Coghlan loves to travel and has spent time in Central America where she worked as a dental volunteer in Honduras.

General Dentist, GDC 2017