Your Committee
Yvonne Howell
IDHA President
President@idha.ie
Yvonne Howell DipDH DipDT GCAP has worked in the dental health care profession for over 13 Years. She graduated in 2004 from Trinity College Dublin in Dental Nursing with Sedation and continued her studies at King’s College London graduating in 2007 with a dual qualification in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
She has a broad experience in a variety of dental settings – hospital, private and NHS practices across London. Additionally she tutored Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy students at King’s College University Hospital for 6 years and completed her teacher training at King’s College London in 2013.
Yvonne is course director and tutor for the Dental Hygiene programme at the University of Dublin, Trinity College.
She is currently a committee member with the Irish Dental Hygiene Association and has just been appointed as the Dental Hygiene representative on the auxiliary dental workers committee in the Dental Council from 2015 – 2020.
Linda Phelan
IDHA Treasurer
treasurer@idha.ie
With a background in cell and molecular biology, Linda graduated from the DDUH at Trinity College Dublin in 2012 where she received an award for clinical excellence. Linda has experience working in hospital, specialist practice and general practice. Currently she works in a general practice in Dublin. Having a keen interest in CPD Linda joined the Irish Dental Hygienists’ Association committee in 2015 and worked as continuous education officer until 2019 when she was selected as President-Elect of the IDHA and the associations secretary. Linda was IDHA President from 2020-2022 after which she begins her two-year term as Treasurer of the IDHA.
Olivia Hanley
IDHA Secretary
secretary@idha.ie
Olivia started her career as a dental nurse graduating in 2006 from Dublin Dental School and Hospital. While working in general practice, she went on to complete a certificate in dental radiography from the NEBDN in 2008. This was followed by a Specialist Certificate in Oral Health Promotion from NUIG in 2010. From 2009 to 2010 Olivia worked as a course coordinator for the National Dental Nurse Training Program of Ireland. Olivia Graduated from Dublin Dental School and Hospital in 2012 with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene and currently works in general practice in Galway. Olivia has taken up the role of Secretary of the IDHA and hopes to continue the excellent work of the previous Secretarys of the association.
Lynn Brophy
IDHA Membership Officer
Lynn Brophy DipDH DipDT has over 18 years experience in the dental profession. She graduated in 2004 from Trinity College Dublin in Dental nursing with Sedation and after 4 years returned to study at the University Liverpool University graduating in 2010 with a dual qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Lynn works in a private dental practice in Dublin. She has a keen interest in CPD and looks forward to the challenge of Membership Officer with the IDHA.
Sarah Dempsey
Trade Officer
trade@idha.ie
Sarah started her career as a dental nurse working for 14 years in NHS, HSE, private and specialist practises as well as in the Irish Prison Service and teaching hospitals in London, Sydney and Dublin.
She graduated in 2021 in DDUH with a diploma in Dental Hygiene including Radiography and currently working in general practise in Mayo. Sarah is looking forward to working with the commitee and her role as our Trade Officer of the IDHA and the hopes to add to the fantastic work of Sandra Joyce.
Inès Mufuta
Website Officer
Inès Qualified from the Dublin Dental Hospital with a diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2021, since then she has been working in general practice in Cavan. She enjoys being able to provide care to her community through the services she provides in practice. she’s particularly intrested on educating younger patients on the importance of good oral hygiene and is a strong advocate for starting good habits early.
Inès is most looking forward to working on the committee as the website officer to help connect all hygienists across the country and keeping them informed on what the committee have in store for them!
Sviatlana Anishchuk
Continuous Education Officer
continuoused@idha.ie
Sviatlana started her career as a dental nurse in 2012. In 2013, she obtained The Specialist Certificate in Oral Health from NUIG. She graduated as a dental nurse the following year and continued her study in DDUH in Dental Hygiene. Since graduating, she has worked in the specialist and general practice in Co. Kildare. Sviatlana is continuing her education and is currently doing MSc in Science by research in DUUH. She is looking forward to working with the committee and her new role!
Yvonne Howell
Dental Council Rep
council@idha.ie
Yvonne Howell DipDH DipDT GCAP has worked in the dental health care profession for over 13 Years. She graduated in 2004 from Trinity College Dublin in Dental Nursing with Sedation and continued her studies at King’s College London graduating in 2007 with a dual qualification in Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy.
She has a broad experience in a variety of dental settings – hospital, private and NHS practices across London. Additionally she tutored Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy students at King’s College University Hospital for 6 years and completed her teacher training at King’s College London in 2013.
Yvonne is course director and tutor for the Dental Hygiene programme at the University of Dublin, Trinity College.
She is currently a committee member with the Irish Dental Hygiene Association and has just been appointed as the Dental Hygiene representative on the auxiliary dental workers committee in the Dental Council from 2015 – 2020.
Anneka Guray
IDHA Journal Editor
Anneka graduated from Dublin Dental University Hospital with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2013. She is based in Co. Kerry where she works in practice with a special interest in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. She is currently completing postgraduate studies and hopes to continue furthering her education in Dental Hygiene.
Anneka is thrilled to work alongside the committee and plans to work hard to deliver an informative and interesting journal to keep members informed on important matters.
Linda Phelan
IFDH & EDHF Reps
With a background in cell and molecular biology, Linda graduated from the DDUH at Trinity College Dublin in 2012 where she received an award for clinical excellence. Linda has experience working in hospital, specialist practice and general practice. Currently she works in a general practice in Dublin. Having a keen interest in CPD Linda joined the Irish Dental Hygienists’ Association committee in 2015 and worked as continuous education officer until 2019 when she was selected as President-Elect of the IDHA and the associations secretary. Linda was IDHA President from 2020-2022 after which she begins her two-year term as Treasurer of the IDHA. As IFDH and EDHF rep Linda is looking forward to representing IDHA at European and International level.
Louise Madge
Employment Officer
Tel: 086 057 44 69
Lynn Brophy DipDH DipDT has over 18 years experience in the dental profession. She graduated in 2004 from Trinity College Dublin in Dental nursing with Sedation and after 4 years returned to study at the University Liverpool University graduating in 2010 with a dual qualification in Dental Hygiene and Therapy. Lynn works in a private dental practice in Dublin. She has a keen interest in CPD and looks forward to the challenge of Membership Officer with the IDHA.
