Portmarnock Dental

02/05/2026

Best of luck to everyone taking part in Dublin City Half Marathon tomorrow

18/10/2025

In the mid-1800s, dentistry was a man’s world. But Lucy Beaman Hobbs refused to accept that. Rejected by medical and dental schools, she learned in secret—driven by a belief that skill knows no gender.

By 1861, she opened her own practice—without a degree. Her work spoke louder than any diploma. Patients lined up, skeptics turned silent. Her success forced dental institutions to confront their own prejudice.

In 1866, she made history—becoming the first woman in the U.S. to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). The same hands once barred from classrooms now held a license that redefined a profession.

Lucy Hobbs didn’t just treat teeth—she reshaped the future of dentistry. Today, every female dentist stands on the foundation she carved with courage, skill, and quiet rebellion.

24/07/2025

Our phone lines are down this morning, apologies for any inconvenience this causes to people trying to get through.
Please email [email protected] and we will get back to you.

11/04/2025

Our phone lines are down this morning, apologies for any inconvenience this causes to people trying to get through.
Please email [email protected] and we will get back to you.

23/01/2025

💨 Portmarnock Dental Surgery will remain closed while the Status Red warning is in place tomorrow.

🌬️Once the Status Red warning has passed and it is safe for our staff to travel, we hope to reopen.

🌬️ Please stay safe out there.

05/06/2024

Best of luck to everyone starting leaving and junior cert exams today.

17/01/2024

Unfortunately our phone line is currently down.

Please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

28/10/2023

Good luck to all taking part in Dublin Marathon tomorrow 🏃‍♂️ 🏃‍♀️
Have a super run!

This time tomorrow! 🎉🎉🎉

13/10/2023

Unfortunately our phone line is down today.

Please email [email protected] to contact us.

04/05/2023

💫 We are looking for a friendly, kind and caring Dental Surgery Assistant

💫 Experience preferred, but not essential

💫 Part and full time position available

💫 email [email protected] for more info