OCM News & Blog
What To Expect When You Visit Our Practice
It has been a turbulent few months and as we adapt to the changes that Covid-19 has brought with it, we would like to share with you how we are doing things differently, without losing...
Great case made possible by sleep dentistry
This practice is “the jewel in the crown” of dental clinics. I had a phobia and fear of dentists for years and needed a dentist who practiced sedation dentistry. I found Dr. Patrick...
Winner Irish Dentistry Awards 2019
We are over the moon to have won "Highly Commended" Award in the category, 'Best Treatment of Nervous Patients'.
Rosie shines in O’ Connor Moore Dental Practice Sligo
Work Experience in O’Connor Moore Dental Practice by Rosie Wright For my Transition Year work experience I spent three days working alongside Paddy O’Connor and Caroline at the O’Connor...
Nominated Colgate Caring Dentist Awards 2018
We are very proud to say that OCM was a finalist in three categories - Best Patient Care - Best Treatment of Nervous Patients - Practice of the Year - at the Irish Dentist Awards 2018,...
Getting to the root of it!
Hi, I'm Helen and I consider myself to be a strong, independent, modern woman, who isn't afraid of hard work, so why is it then, that the very mention of a trip to the dentist sends...
Teeth Brushing Mistakes we all make!
1. Cleaning your mouth at the wrong time: If you could only brush once (and if you can brush once you can brush twice!) The best time is last thing at night before sleeping. This provides...
First 6 months at OCM working as a dental nurse
First 6 months at OCM working as a dental nurse. My first impression and more. My journey here at OCM started when I found out that there was a dental nurse position available back in June...
Fear of visiting the dentist? Here are a few tips to make it easier
A dental visit is not as awful as you might think; its goal is to monitor your oral health. If you experience anxiety or fear of visiting the dentist then you are not alone. It is very...
A day in the life of a dental nurse at OCM Dental Practice Sligo
A typical day for our dental nurse begins at around 9am for a 9:30am start. We arrive early in order to ensure that all equipment and machinery is ready for use for the day ahead. The...
No mouthguard? No game!
Did you know??? A properly fitted mouth-guard is the best protective device available for reducing the incidence and severity of sports related dental injuries while protecting the player...
Top Tips for Kids!
Top tips for kids! Working as a dental hygienist in the practice I'm frequently asked questions by patients who are eager to establish a healthy dental routine for their children here are...
The 33rd Annual Warriors Run
Ann Corry our hygienist and Louie Brennan our receptionist are representing O Connor Moore this weekend in the warriors run in Strandhill. After training hard for 6 months they both feel...
Teeth Whitening
People often assume that the white "Hollywood" smile involves very prolonged and expensive cosmetic dental treatment. In reality, it may simply involve two (very short) visits...
VHI Ladies Mini Marathon
Tanya our receptionist (who happens to be my sister) challenged me to participate in the VHI Ladies Mini Marathon. After sleeping on it I agreed on the condition that she joined me! So the...