Our Team

Shane qualified from University College Cork in 2006 with an honors degree. He worked in a very progressive dental practice in South West of England for 2 years. During this time, Shane completed his Fellowship exams to Royal College of Surgeons London in 2008, and also achieved a Diploma in Conscious Sedation from The University of Newcastle in 2009.

The following year, he worked in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital as a Maxillofacial house officer, where he had the opportunity to further develop his surgical and medical knowledge. He returned in the summer of 2009 to join his father’s dental practice in Newcastle West, a time which he enjoyed but was anxious to achieve specialty training in implant and cosmetic dentistry. He was accepted to the Prosthodontic program at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). This residency is widely regarded as one of the top Prosthodontic training programs in the world. During his 3 year residency at UTHSCSA, Shane received specialty training in all aspects of advanced implant, restorative and cosmetic dental. The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio awarded him a Masters of Science degree for his research work in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Shane completed his American exams and is a Board Certified Prosthodontist, (a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics) and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists. 

To enhance his surgical skills and knowledge he completed a  1.5 year fellowship program in the Periodontal Department of Trinity College Dublin. In 2016 he returned to work in his father's practice limiting his work to dental implants, crowns and veneers,  functional dentures, and periodontal procedures.

He is currently president of the Irish Academy of American General Dental Specialists. He has been invited to lecture at the local dental meetings and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons Dublin.  He runs an ITI study club (International Team of Implantology).

Shane is married to Marian, who also works in the dental practice. He enjoys rugby, golf, music and surfing.

Marian qualified from University College Cork in 2006, and completed her vocational training between the Health Board and Cobh Dental Practice. The following year she was a Senior House Officer  in the University of Cardiff in the restorative department gaining further experience in oral medicine, paediatric and restorative dentistry. After working for a further 3 years between Ireland and the UK as a General Practitioner she follower her husband Shane over to the University of Texas Health Science Centre in San Antonio, Texas. She spent the three years as a faculty member involved in teaching the undergraduates. On returning to Ireland, she joined Mullane Dental in 2015 and has a special interest in treating anxious patients and root treatments. 

Ursula qualified from University College Cork in 2002, and did her vocational training with between the Health Board and Mullane dental practice. Her caring chairside manner put many a nervous patient at ease and contributed in no small way to the success of the practice. She has completed many dental courses in root canal therapy and is a member of  Irish dental association.  She has a special interest in treating paediatric patients.

Máire qualified from University College Cork in 2017.

Since graduating Máire has enjoyed working in general dental practice, joining Mullane Dental in 2018.

 Máire keeps up to date with new developments by attending monthly study club meetings and courses.

 She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and prides herself on her friendly chairside manner.

 Outside of dentistry Máire enjoys playing ladies football and basketball.

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Sharon graduated from University College Cork with honours in Dental hygiene. She continues her own professional development to ensure patients have the most up to-date treatment and information Sharon has experience in providing hygiene services in dental practices in Great Britain and Ireland. She is dedicated to providing gentle hygiene services to our patients giving them the information and motivation to maintain the health of their gums/teeth and how to prevent periodontal disease. Sharon has also completed a course in the clinical application of Local Anaesthetics.