Dear patient,

We wish to inform you that will on the 1st of October 2023, Fortfield Dental will come under the ownership of the Dental Care Ireland Group. Dental Care Ireland is an Irish owned dental provider with 33 dental practices across Ireland.

In addition, from this date, the Fortfield Dental team will move into Dental Care Ireland, Kimmage, located at 296 Lower Kimmage Road, Kimmage, Dublin 6W, a 5-minute drive from Fortfield Dental. Click here to see the location on Google Maps.

Who is Dental Care Ireland?

• Dental Care Ireland is an Irish owned dental provider established in 2014 by two brothers, with 33 dental practices located throughout the country.
  
• Each Dental Care Ireland practice is patient-focused and committed to delivering the highest standards of dental care for all the family.
  
• Dental Care Ireland will offer a full range of general, specialist and cosmetic dental treatments.
  
• Visit www.dentalcareireland.ie for more information on Dental Care Ireland.
  

What does this mean for patients?

• From 1st October 2023, all appointments with Dr Briony Kells and Dr Nicola Barry will take place at the new address: 296 Lower Kimmage Road, Kimmage, Dublin 6W
  

• From 1st October 2023, your personal data in the form of your dental chart, will now be managed and maintained by Dental Care Ireland.
  

Do I have to transfer to Dental Care Ireland?

No, should you not wish for Dental Care Ireland to continue your dental care, you have the right to transfer to an alternative dental practitioner of your choice. For this we ask that you complete the “Consent for Release of Information” form and forward it to us at info@fortfielddental.ie or return it to the practice in person prior to the 1st October 2023. We at Fortfield Dental will then transfer your data (in the form of your patient records) your choice of dentist in a secure manner. You can also request a copy of your notes for your own records and we can organise secure delivery. If you have any queries at all in regards to the above, please call the practice on (01) 492 7288 or email us on info@fortfielddental.ie.

Do I need to re-register with the practice once ownership transfers to Dental Care Ireland?

• No, you will not need to do anything; the change of ownership of the practice has no effect on your registration or your entitlement.
  

What happens to my data if I choose to do nothing?

• If you do nothing, your patient records will transfer to Dental Care Ireland. You have the option at any time to transfer to another dental practice, at which time your file will be forwarded to the new practice, and your patient chart will be placed in an inactive status by Dental Care Ireland.
  

We at Fortfield Dental will assist you in any way possible throughout this transition. Should you have any queries, please contact us on either (01) 492 7288 or email us on info@fortfielddental.ie.

We appreciate the continued support and loyalty of our patients and look forward to welcoming you and your family to Dental Care Ireland for many years to come.

Dr Briony Kells and Dr Nicola Barry