Mr Stephen McKinstry

Stephen graduated from Queens University Belfast in 2008 with a distinction in his Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery. He was awarded one of only four places on the highly sought after General Practitioner Training Scheme, allowing him to develop a wide range of skills in orthodontics, teeth aesthetics, paediatric dentistry and oral surgery. This helped him develop the ability to make patients feel comfortable about both attending the dentist and receiving treatment. People who know Stephen are aware of his enthusiasm - not only for dentistry, but also his keenness to learn and develop his skills and knowledge so he is able to deliver the most up to date treatments. Stephen continued his post-graduate studies and was awarded a Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow) in 2010. Combining his love for travel and his desire to experience something new, he decided to test himself in New Zealand where he gained invaluable experience in a range of modern Oral Surgery techniques, furthering his ability to deliver a very high standard of care to his patients. Loy Dental Care has been his home since returning from working in New Zealand. Stephen has a keen interest in Dental Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry. In order to develop key skills and experience in these specialties, Stephen completed a year of demanding training in implantology in the prestigious Fortwilliam Clinic in Belfast, and also two further years of training alongside some of the top international dentists in these fields of dentistry. He has also been awarded certificates in recognition of these achievements and is delighted to offer these Gold Standard treatments to patients at Loy Dental Care. Stephen is a member of the Irish Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry. He is involved in both a local and international study club with Dentsply Sirona Academy and Implants and Beyond Association. This allows him to complete well over 100 hours CPD every year, which is reflected in the high quality of the most up to date treatments you will receive. As well as the cosmetic side of dentistry, Stephen is committed to the motto that “prevention is better than cure” and he believes this is why it is still the forefront of modern dentistry.