All members of the Orthodontic Society of Ireland are Registered Specialist Orthodontists. You can search for a Specialist in your area here
There are a few ways to check if a dentist offering treatment with braces is a Specialist Orthodontist:
- They will be on the Dental Council Register of Specialists in Orthodontics here
- In Ireland, Specialists gain the qualification DClinDent or MDentCh and will also hold qualifications for the Royal Colleges such as MOrth or FFD(ortho) Check an Orthodontist’s qualification BEFORE you start treatment.
- They won’t offer other types of dental treatment such as restorations and extractions.