A team of Specialists

Dr. Siobhan Murray

Ahmed AbdelHamid

Dr. Niveen Elsobaihy

Dr. Ihor Payasetskyy

Dr. Anna Mikhalova

Dr. Mazen Al-Soleman

Susan O’ Loughlin

Dr. Chia Chen Hsu – Sunny

Dr. Teng Chai

Dr. Siobhan Murray  

Practice Owner & Principal Dentist

Founded The Blue Poppy Dentistry & Orthodontic

Siobhan opened the Donegal branch of Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics in 2010 and the Letterkenny Branch in 2019.

Her special interests are Orthodontics and Dental Radiology. She trained as an Orthodontic Registrar at Leeds University under the tutelage of Laura Mitchell and Simon Littlewood and completed her Masters in Orthodontics at Warwick University. In 2022, Siobhan gained a PGCert in CBCT Radiology from Kings College, London.

She is happy to receive referrals for Orthodontics (fixed appliances and Aligners) and CBCT scanning.

Studies

Siobhan is a scholar of Trinity College Dublin and graduated in 2001.

She obtained a Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery and was made a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Ireland) in 2003.

As well as General Dental and Health Board dentistry her resume includes twelve months as a Senior House Officer in Maxillofacial surgery in Manchester; six months as a Locum Registrar in Orthodontics in Manchester and two years as a Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics at Leeds Dental School.

Her specialist interest is in Adult and Child Orthodontics and has a Masters in Orthodontics from Warwick University. She is currently studying  for a postgraduate certificate in Cone Beam Computerised Tomography through Kings College London

The Keen Traveler !

Siobhan has been a keen traveller and has carried out voluntary dental work in Guyana and in The Himalayas. It was while on the latter trip that she encountered the Blue Poppy, a flower native to the Himalayas and the national emblem of Bhutan.She has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and canoed The Yukon River in Canada.

Ahmed AbdelHamid

General Dentist & Oral Surgeon

Studies

Ahmed graduated from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, in 2003 and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, in 2014. He is also a registered dentist with The Dental Council in Ireland. With over 20 years of experience as a general dental practitioner, Ahmed has spent most of his career in Dubai, working at some of the city’s most respected and well-known dental clinics.

Work history
Ahmed brings a wealth of experience in general dentistry, with a special passion for dental implant surgery and advanced restorative dentistry. Patients know him for his friendly, caring approach and his dedication to always learning and keeping up with the latest developments in digital dentistry, from Cone Beam Computerized Tomography to intraoral scanners.
Passion for History !

At home, Ahmed is a devoted husband to a fellow dentist and a proud dad of two young children who keep him on his toes. When he’s not with his family or at the clinic, you’ll likely find him on the basketball court or diving into a good history book.

Dr. Niveen Elsobaihy

General Dentist

Studies

Niveen graduated with honors from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, in 2003 and earned her Master’s in Endodontics from Cairo University in 2009. With over 20 years of experience, she’s worked in Cairo and Dubai, where she was a Senior Specialist Registrar with the Dubai Health Authority and taught at Modern Science and Arts (MSA) University.
After relocating to Ireland in 2020, Niveen became registered with the Irish Dental Council and earned her Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry and Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2021.

Work history
Niveen is passionate about endodontics and truly believes in the value of saving a natural tooth through root canal treatment. She’s dedicated to making each visit as comfortable and pleasant as possible for her patients. To stay current with the latest advancements in her field, she regularly attends conferences and reads up-to-date research papers. She also utilizes the latest technology, like magnification and CBCT scans, to ensure the best outcomes.
At Blue Poppy Dental in Letterkenny, Niveen focuses exclusively on Endodontics and is happy to accept both referrals and self-referrals.
Family time

Outside of work, she’s married to a fellow dentist, a mom to two energetic kids, and a devoted cat lover. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and making the most of her time with family.

Dr. Ihor Payasetskyy

General Dentist

Work history
Ihor is a registered dentist with The Dental Council of Ireland. During his studies, Ihor completed a student internship in maxillofacial surgery at the University Clinical Hospital named after Jan Mikulicz-Radecki in Wrocław, Poland. With over 14 years of experience, Ihor has developed a keen interest in complex clinical cases, including wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and prosthetics, particularly ceramic veneers.
Ihor is happy to receive referrals for patients who require wisdom teeth extractions and other complex extractions, as well as those with special cosmetic dental needs.
Studies

Ihor is a graduate of Ternopil State Medical University, Ukraine, where he completed his studies in 2010. In 2012, he completed his internship specialising in General Dentistry.

Dr. Anna Mikhalova

General Dentist

Work history
Anna began her career in the military medical service in 2008 and has been teaching at the dentistry department of a medical university since 2009.
With over 15 years of experience, she specialises in aesthetic dentistry, restorations, and a comprehensive approach to treatment.
Patients can be referred to her for aesthetic procedures, including composite bonding and other cosmetic dental work.
Studies

Anna graduated from the Ukrainian Medical Dental Academy in 2006 and completed her internship in General Dentistry in 2008. She is a registered dentist with The Dental Council of Ireland.

Susan O’ Loughlin

Hygienist

Work history

She has practiced solely in Blue Poppy Dentistry and orthodontics from the beginning in 2010, and has worked in both the Donegal and Letterkenny practices.

Susan is particularly interested in periodontal treatment and implant maintenance.

Susan is happy to receive referrals for periodontal assessment and treatment, maintenance therapy for implant patients, treatment for peri implantitis/mucositis, routine patient maintenance, preventive treatment and fissure sealants for children and patients with additional needs, emergency treatment for severe gingivitis, percoronitis and ANUG.

Studies

Susan graduated as a dental nurse from Trinity College Dublin in 1993, she went on to graduate as a dental hygienist from Glasgow Dental Hospital in 1995, she has continued with professional development throughout her career.

Dr. Mazen Al-Soleman

General Dentist

Studies

Dr. Mazen Asoleman is an experienced orthodontist and cosmetic dentist originally from Ukraine. He earned his diploma as a stomatologist (doctor of medical dentistry) from Odessa Medical University in 2006.

Following his initial training, he pursued specialised education in orthodontics at the same university, completing his Master of Orthodontics in 2012 and receiving a certificate in orthodontics.

Work history
Dr. Asoleman has been fully registered as an orthodontist and dentist in both Ukraine and Syria since 2013. His professional interests focus on orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry.
He is skilled in providing a range of orthodontic treatments, including fixed appliances and aligners. Dr. Asoleman is happy to accept referrals for both orthodontic and cosmetic dental procedures.

Dr. Chia Chen Hsu – Sunny

General Dentist

Studies and Work

Sunny qualified from the Medical University of Lodz in June 2022.
She is working as a general dentist in Donegal branch of Blue Poppy Dental since 2023.

As a Dentist, She loves to help her patients achieving their best smiles.
She enjoys practicing all aspects of general dentistry (Cosmetic Dental, Restorative dental, Prosthetic, Endodontic ), especially interested in Composite Bonding.

Explore

Outside of dentistry, She enjoys baking, traveling and exploring the world

Dr. Teng Chai

General Dentist

Studies and Work

Dr. Teng Chai finished his undergraduate study in Canada and then attended the Medical University of Lodz which allowed him to practice in EU.

To him, good communication and interpersonal skills play an essential role, especially when treating nervous patients.

He also believes the heart of a patient’s dental care is making an individualized approach because each patient and their smile are unique.

Explore

Outside of the office, Teng Chai enjoys general fitness, playing badminton, and traveling.

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Call us at +353 (0)74 97 40404 / +353 (0)74 9120355 or email us at info@bluepoppydental.com

We are available for appointments from Monday to Friday and on Saturday mornings