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Dr Louise O'Dowd

Geverifieerd Dentistry Edinburgh

Dr Louise O'Dowd

10 jaar ervaring 5.0 (39 geverifieerde recensies)

5,164+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Louise O'Dowd at a glance

Dr Louise O'Dowd is a Dentistry practitioner based in Edinburgh, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Edinburgh, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Professional career

Dr Louise O’Dowd is a GDC-registered Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Periodontics (gum health), and Prosthodontics (restoration and replacement of teeth and oral tissues). She is based at Vermilion’s primary clinic in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, where her clinical focus is the provision of comprehensive periodontal treatment as part of multidisciplinary care. This includes both non-surgical and surgical management of periodontal and peri-implant disease, as well as treatment of mucogingival deformities such as dental recession.

Outside her work at Vermilion, Dr O’Dowd is a Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the Edinburgh Dental Institute. She is actively engaged with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), serving as an Examiner for the Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) and the Membership in Restorative Dentistry (MRD) examination in Periodontics. In addition, she contributes to the education of postgraduate trainees in Prosthodontics and Endodontics at the University of Edinburgh (UoE), undergraduate Dental Therapy students and NHS specialty registrars in Restorative Dentistry.

Academic career

Dr O’Dowd earned her dental degree from the University of Dundee Dental School in 2002. She then moved to Edinburgh to complete her Vocational Training, during which she achieved Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) from RCSEd. In 2008, she completed a Master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry (with distinction) at the University of Newcastle before undertaking specialist training in Restorative Dentistry at Newcastle Dental Hospital, which she completed in 2011.

Dr O’Dowd returned to Edinburgh in 2011 and was appointed Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at the University of Edinburgh, with clinical leadership responsibilities for the School of Dental Therapy. During this time, she also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP) at the University of Edinburgh. Her commitment to continuous learning and clinical excellence is reflected in her academic and professional achievements. 

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Louise O'Dowd

Opleiding & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Dentistry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-503522 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-BDEF700F · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,123
Annual physical exam 99395 1,797
Vaccination administration 90471 2,197
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,194

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Louise O'Dowd
HEADSHOT
Louise O'Dowd in consultation
IN OFFICE
Louise O'Dowd with the team
WITH TEAM
Louise O'Dowd at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 135s
Meet Louise O'Dowd

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 4 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Dentistry
    Louise O'Dowd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5835/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35748008 · geciteerd door 187
  2. Long-term follow-up of Dentistry across GB
    Louise O'Dowd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9665/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37016034 · geciteerd door 121
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Dentistry
    Louise O'Dowd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6092/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39070492 · geciteerd door 143

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in Dentistry European Annual Congress (Dentistry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dentistry National Society Meeting · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dentistry — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry 2026-03-02 · 5 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry? 2026-01-04 · 10 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · louise.odowd@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

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Patiëntbeoordelingen

39 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
39 recensies
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Louise O'Dowd's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Louise O'Dowd treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Dentistry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Louise O'Dowd specialise in?

    Louise O'Dowd specialises in Dentistry in Edinburgh, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Louise O'Dowd treat?

    Louise O'Dowd treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Louise O'Dowd practise?

    Louise O'Dowd practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Louise O'Dowd speak?

    Louise O'Dowd speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about Louise O'Dowd?

    Louise O'Dowd has a verified rating of 5/5 from 39 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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