Derek founded the dental group in 1989, and for over three decades has overseen the growth to what it is today. He has been Involved in dentistry in Northern Ireland throughout his career in various other advisory roles.
He has been awarded Fellowship to the Faculty of Dental Trainers (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow), the College of General Dentistry, and the International College of Dentists.
He was awarded an OBE for “Services to Dentistry and the Covid-19 Response” in 2020 and is now Chairman of DJ Maguire Dental Group.
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Dr Leonard Maguire
Managing Director & Principal
Leonard joined his family dental group in 2015 as a General Dental Practitioner. He also holds various teaching, training, examining and advisory roles within the profession.
He has been awarded Fellowship to the Faculty of Dental Trainers (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine, the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, the Chartered Management Institute, the College of General Dentistry, and the International College of Dentists.
He is now Managing Director for DJ Maguire Dental Group and is Involved across all clinical, strategic and operational areas of his family practices.
Heidi joined the company in 2016 as a qualified solicitor and holds a Masters of Law.
Heidi is responsible for strategic and operational management, human resources and regulatory compliance, and oversees our 12 practices and administration offices.
Martina joined the company in 2001. Martina is an experienced dental receptionist and oversees management of company’s administrative office which supports and facilitates our 12 practices.
Ruth joined the company in 2014. Ruth is a qualified dental nurse and oversees day to day management of Turk Dental Care, Morrison Family Dental Care, Abbey Street Dental Care, Lisburn Family Dental Care and DJ Maguire Dental, Orthodontic, Implant & Sedation Clinic, Heathwood House.
Amy joined the company in 2024. Amy is a qualified dental nurse and oversees day to day management of DJ Maguire & Associates, North Street Dental Care, Newcastle Family Dental Care, Brownlow Family Dental Care, Strabane Family Dental Care, and Cookstown Family Dental Care.