Meet The Orthodontist
Dr. Joseph O'Connor
Dental Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin
- Membership of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons Australia (Orthodontics)
- Membership of the Australian Orthodontic Board
- Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics)
About
A Trinity College Dublin alumnus, Dr. O'Connor spent four years in private practice in Dublin, Wexford, and Melbourne before joining the esteemed orthodontic doctoral program at the University of Queensland, Australia, and becoming the first-ever Australian-trained Irish Orthodontist. During his time in Australia, Dr. O'Connor worked in some of Brisbane's top orthodontic practices, gaining invaluable experience. He brings this cutting-edge orthodontic knowledge to Terenure Orthodontics. Currently, Dr. O'Connor is on the specialist orthodontic register in Ireland and affiliated with the American Association of Orthodontists, the Australasian Association of Orthodontics, and the Orthodontic Society of Ireland. He has also published scientific research on the effectiveness of Invisalign in adults and is a passionate sports enthusiast, especially as a fan of Galway GAA.
Speciality areas of focus
- Teen & Early Intervention Orthodontics
- Clear Aligner Therapy (Invisalign & Spark)
- Adult Orthodontics
- Complex multidisciplinary Orthodontics
Dr Joseph O'Connor is a member of the following reputable professional organisations
- Australian Society of Orthodontists
- Orthodontic Society of Ireland
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Irish Dental Association
- Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Published Work & Awards
- O’Connor J, Weir T, Freer E, Kerr B. Clinical expression of programmed maxillary buccal expansion and buccolingual crown inclination with Invisalign EX30 and SmartTrack aligners and the effect of 1-week vs. 2-week aligner change regimes: A retrospective cohort study. Korean J Orthod 2024;54(3):142-152. https://doi.org/10.4041/kjod23.022.
- University of Queensland Colgate-Palmolive Student Research Grant 2021
- Dean's Book Prize (TCD) 2015
- Irish Dental Undergraduate Essay Winner 2014
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