Melissa is our part-time receptionist who moved to Ireland in 2015 from Romania. She enjoys spending time with friends, she also likes challenges and learning new things. She is currently studying Biomechanical Engineering at Trinity College. She enjoys reading, going to the gym and she is a fan of scuba-diving and skydiving.
Dr Monika Magee qualified as a dentist with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Pécs in Hungary in 2007. Following three years of postgraduate training in Pécs, specialising in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics, she started to work at the Department of Restorative Dentistry of the University of Semmelweis, Budapest, where she was supervising and teaching undergraduate students as well as doing general dental work. During that time at Semmelweis, she developed a special interest in Endodontics (root canal treatments), an interest that grew stronger in the years that followed.
Justine has worked in dental nursing and banking over many years, which is shining through in her professionalism. She has a gentle and outgoing personality, who really enjoys meeting and interacting with people.
Justine is a keen golfer and loves walking and travelling. She also enjoys spending time with family and with her 2 beautiful granddaughters.
Dr Natalia Sánchez Gutiérrez graduated in 2015 in Madrid. After working in Spain for a few years she decided to move to Ireland a year ago. She is always looking forward to further her education and develop her skills, as such she completed many courses and seminars.
In day-to-day practice she enjoys all variety of dentistry and her favourite aspect of being a dentist is helping patients through their dental treatment with a gentle, caring and friendly manner. She enjoys sports in her free time.
When you meet Dr. Lara you will instantly see how she loves everything about being a dentist here at Crown Dental, especially offering orthodontics treatment to her patients.
Dr. Lara has over 30 years of experience as a dentist. Adding to this, she also is after completing an abundant amount of training focused in offering orthodontic treatments for children and adults with the most modern and scientifically based principles in orthodontic technology.
After receiving her degree in dentistry she became a teaching assistant in theoretical and practising classes for the Chair of Endodontics at her university. She gained further experience in general dentistry and oral surgery by working in both dental hospitals and in private clinics.
She Endeavoured to reach the top of her field, she has completed numerous specialist courses and training programs in both Europe and the USA. Dr. Lara continued developing her skills in various orthodontics techniques, such as; metal brackets, clear braces, orthopaedic appliances, and much more. She is also a certified provider of Invisalign.
Dr. Lara is a caring person who loves to spend time with her patients ensuring they have a great relationship and feel at home here. She finds it rewarding to help patients of all ages achieve and maintain beautiful, functional smiles. She believes that straight teeth are important for daily life, not only for the obvious aesthetic benefits, but also because straight teeth are healthier since they are easier to clean.
Her philosophy of treatment emphasises taking into account the effects of orthodontic treatment on the facial features. She utilises her scientific knowledge as well as her artistic sense to design a wonderful smile, unique to each patient, while providing excellent bite function.
Dr. Lara loves animals, she rescued a number of homeless dogs providing them a better life. She speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Barta is highly experienced in complex restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry including porcelain veneers, multiple crowns , bridgework and endodontics and is passionate about improving the lives of patients through the creation of natural, healthy-looking smiles.
Dr Erika Barta graduated from Semmelweis University Budapest in 2005. She moved to Dublin from the UK in 2008. She has been working at Crown Dental since the opening of the practice. Her main interest is cosmetic dentistry, and she loves designing and creating great smiles for her patients. Erika practises all aspects of general dentistry, and has considerable experience in restorative (rebuilding) and cosmetic dentistry. Erika continually develops her knowledge with courses , she has received advanced training in Smile design and Short-Term Orthodontics. She adapts the most advanced techniques in dentistry using the best materials. She has had great success in treating nervous patients and building trusting relationships with those under her care.
Erika has a calm and caring approach to her patients, and always tries to make the dental visit as pleasant as possible.
Field of expertise: General dentistry, cosmetic dentistry
Erika lives in Terenure and became an Irish citizen in 2015 . Outside the practice she enjoys sports, she is a member of the local gym, and enjoys running outdoors as well. She loves traveling and visiting new places, trying the local cuisine. She has a passion for cooking and baking from healthy ingredients.