About Us
Welcome to Galway Braces, a practice with a proud history dating back to 1972
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Providing Specialist Orthodontic Care in Galway city
Galway Braces was founded by Des Kavanagh, father of Conal Kavanagh in 1972.
Dr. Maurice Crean joined the practise in 1979.
Dr. Julia Mangan joined the team in 2018, bringing her expertise to our specialist orthodontic care.
As certified orthodontic specialists, Dr. Kavanagh and Dr. Mangan offer the latest advancements in orthodontics, including fixed and ceramic braces, as well as clear aligners such as Invisalign and Angel.
Registered Orthodontists you can trust
Both of our orthodontists are registered on The Irish Register of Dental Specialists, guaranteeing expert care.
State-of-the-art digital radiography
Our Clinic integrates state-of-the-art digital radiography and computer analysis, ensuring the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for our patients.
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Conal Kavanagh
Dr. Conal Kavanagh
Dr. Conal Kavanagh, who is married with three sons, grew up in Galway. Conal graduated with a Dental degree from Cork Dental Hospital in 1991 and worked for four years in dental practices in the UK before taking the primary fellowship exams at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.
Following this he spent three years in residential hospital positions in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in London and Restorative Dentistry at Liverpool before obtaining his full fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Conal then invested a further 3 years on a Specialist Orthodontic training program based at Kings College Hospital, London.
Having completed his specialist training, Conal returned to Galway in 2000 to join his father’s practice, Kavanagh & Crean. Conal is devoted to his profession and attends ongoing continuing education courses, conferences and seminars to be up-to-date with the most current advances in Orthodontics.
In 2014, Dr. Kavanagh was accepted into the prestigious Master’s program in Lingual Orthodontics with the "WIN" system (braces placed on the inside of the teeth) at Hannover University. He successfully completed the program, earning his Master’s in Lingual Orthodontics in September 2016.
Conal has published his scientific research in several orthodontic journals and remains committed to continuous learning by attending courses and seminars across Europe and America, staying up to date with the latest advancements in orthodontic techniques.
Dr. Kavanagh is a member of the Irish Dental Association (I.D.A.), Orthodontic Society of Ireland (O.S.I.), European Begg Orthodontic Society (E.B.O.S.) and American Association of Orthodontics (A.A.O
Conal is a keen sport enthusiast, and enjoys biking in his spare time. He also is an avid supporter of football/rugby, golf and horse racing.
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Dr. Julia Mangan
Dr. Julia Mangan
Julia, a native of County Clare, achieved her dental degree from University College Cork in 2010 along with a first class honors degree in Nutritional Science from University College Cork.
Her post graduate training included working in general practice in Ireland and the U.K., as a Paediatric Dental Officer post in Our Lady’s Children Hospital Crumlin and a position in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool. She then spent a further three years on a Specialist Orthodontic training programme in the Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
Dr. Mangan regularly attends Orthodontic meetings and seminars to keep abreast of new Orthodontic treatments.
Dr. Mangan is a member of the Irish Dental Association (I.D.A.), Orthodontic Society of Ireland (O.S.I.), ) and American Association of Orthodontics (A.A.O).
Julia is a keen sports person and enjoys swimming and partaking in triathlons in her spare time.
Our Team
Our highly skilled orthodontic team has years of experience creating confident, healthy smiles for patients of all ages. Some of our team have been with us for over 25 years!