At Cotter Dental, our passionate and experienced team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care using the latest dental technology.
Our Dentists


Dr Jenny Cotter
Jenny qualified from University College Cork in 2008 and spent several years gaining experience in the UK. In 2012, she returned to her hometown to join her father’s well-established practice. She proudly took over the reins in 2020, bringing fresh energy while staying true to the core values the practice was built on.
Known for her caring nature and skilful hands, Jenny brings warmth and professionalism to every appointment. With over 15 years of experience, she offers a full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments, always with a focus on patient comfort and long-term oral health.
Her calm, gentle manner helps put even the most nervous patients at ease, and she takes great pride in making every visit as pleasant and stress-free as possible.
Jenny is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly updates her skills through continued training and education. Whether you’re visiting for a routine check-up, restorative work, or a complete smile makeover, you can feel confident you’re in safe, capable hands.
Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her young family and escaping for a run whenever she can!


Dr. Greg Thornburn
Originally from Scotland, Dr. Greg graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2013. He gained valuable experience working in two busy NHS practices before relocating to Cork in 2020. Greg joined our team in 2023 and has been dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to patients across East Cork and beyond.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in the digital design of crowns, bridges, and orthodontic treatments.
Outside the clinic, Greg stays active with his young family and energetic goldendoodle. He’s also a keen golfer and enjoys travelling whenever he gets the chance.


Dr Amanda Louis
Dr. Amanda Louis earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from University College Cork in 2018. In 2020, she completed a postgraduate diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, further enhancing her clinical expertise. As a certified Invisalign provider, she offers orthodontic treatments to patients in Youghal, helping them achieve confident, healthy smiles.
In 2023, Dr. Louis expanded her skill set by undertaking a postgraduate diploma in Endodontics, deepening her knowledge in root canal and advanced dental procedures.
Passionate about patient education and community engagement, Dr. Louis actively shares dental care tips and showcases treatment outcomes through her social media platforms.


Dr. Amel Sami
Dr. Amel Sami graduated with honours from the Cork University Dental School and Hospital (UCC) in 2009. She began her career in the UK, where she achieved both the MFDS (RCSEd) and MJDF (RCSEng) postgraduate qualifications in 2011. During this time, she developed a strong interest in oral medicine, which led her to pursue a Master of Science in Oral Medicine at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in London, completed in 2012.
Dr. Sami’s career has taken her internationally, including a significant period working in Khartoum, Sudan, as a full-time faculty member at the National Ribat University. Her responsibilities there spanned general dentistry, oral medicine, and academic teaching.
In 2023, she completed a PhD at University College Cork, with her research focusing on the oral and gut microbiome of both Irish and Sudanese populations—reflecting her commitment to advancing dental research and global health.
With over a decade of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Sami is a compassionate and dedicated professional.
She currently lives in Cork with her husband and three children.


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Dr Jenny Cotter
Jenny qualified from University College Cork in 2008 and spent several years gaining experience in the UK. In 2012, she returned to her hometown to join her father’s well-established practice. She proudly took over the reins in 2020, bringing fresh energy while staying true to the core values the practice was built on.
Known for her caring nature and skilful hands, Jenny brings warmth and professionalism to every appointment. With over 15 years of experience, she offers a full range of general and cosmetic dental treatments, always with a focus on patient comfort and long-term oral health.
Her calm, gentle manner helps put even the most nervous patients at ease, and she takes great pride in making every visit as pleasant and stress-free as possible.
Jenny is committed to ongoing professional development and regularly updates her skills through continued training and education. Whether you’re visiting for a routine check-up, restorative work, or a complete smile makeover, you can feel confident you’re in safe, capable hands.
Outside of work, Jenny enjoys spending time with her young family and escaping for a run whenever she can!

Dr. Greg Thornburn
Originally from Scotland, Dr. Greg graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2013. He gained valuable experience working in two busy NHS practices before relocating to Cork in 2020. Greg joined our team in 2023 and has been dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to patients across East Cork and beyond.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with a particular interest in the digital design of crowns, bridges, and orthodontic treatments.
Outside the clinic, Greg stays active with his young family and energetic goldendoodle. He’s also a keen golfer and enjoys travelling whenever he gets the chance.

Dr Amanda Louis
Dr. Amanda Louis earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from University College Cork in 2018. In 2020, she completed a postgraduate diploma in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, further enhancing her clinical expertise. As a certified Invisalign provider, she offers orthodontic treatments to patients in Youghal, helping them achieve confident, healthy smiles.
In 2023, Dr. Louis expanded her skill set by undertaking a postgraduate diploma in Endodontics, deepening her knowledge in root canal and advanced dental procedures.
Passionate about patient education and community engagement, Dr. Louis actively shares dental care tips and showcases treatment outcomes through her social media platforms.

Dr. Amel Sami
Dr. Amel Sami graduated with honours from the Cork University Dental School and Hospital (UCC) in 2009. She began her career in the UK, where she achieved both the MFDS (RCSEd) and MJDF (RCSEng) postgraduate qualifications in 2011. During this time, she developed a strong interest in oral medicine, which led her to pursue a Master of Science in Oral Medicine at the prestigious Eastman Dental Institute in London, completed in 2012.
Dr. Sami’s career has taken her internationally, including a significant period working in Khartoum, Sudan, as a full-time faculty member at the National Ribat University. Her responsibilities there spanned general dentistry, oral medicine, and academic teaching.
In 2023, she completed a PhD at University College Cork, with her research focusing on the oral and gut microbiome of both Irish and Sudanese populations—reflecting her commitment to advancing dental research and global health.
With over a decade of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Sami is a compassionate and dedicated professional.
She currently lives in Cork with her husband and three children.
Our Hygienists


Lisa Kelly
Lisa began her dental career with a Dental Nursing Diploma from University College Cork in 2014. She later returned to UCC to qualify as a Dental Hygienist with first class honours in 2021, joining our team the same year.
Dedicated to delivering high-quality care, Lisa regularly updates her skills through ongoing training and postgraduate courses. Her positive attitude and warm, caring nature make her extremely popular among both patients and the team.


Alma Kelleher
Alma began her career in dentistry in 2008, gaining experience across both general and specialist practices. She qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2013, also earning a Certificate in Dental Radiography, and went on to complete her Dental Hygiene qualification at University College Cork in 2015. Alma joined our practice in 2023.
She is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-focused care and is especially skilled at supporting patients with dental anxiety. Alma stays current with the latest research and techniques, ensuring the best outcomes for her patients.
With a holistic approach to oral health, Alma has a keen interest in nutrition and behaviour change as part of long-term wellbeing. She has also contributed to the profession through her past involvement with the Irish Dental Hygienists Association.

Lisa Kelly
Lisa began her dental career with a Dental Nursing Diploma from University College Cork in 2014. She later returned to UCC to qualify as a Dental Hygienist with first class honours in 2021, joining our team the same year.
Dedicated to delivering high-quality care, Lisa regularly updates her skills through ongoing training and postgraduate courses. Her positive attitude and warm, caring nature make her extremely popular among both patients and the team.

Alma Kelleher
Alma began her career in dentistry in 2008, gaining experience across both general and specialist practices. She qualified as a Dental Nurse in 2013, also earning a Certificate in Dental Radiography, and went on to complete her Dental Hygiene qualification at University College Cork in 2015. Alma joined our practice in 2023.
She is passionate about providing high-quality, patient-focused care and is especially skilled at supporting patients with dental anxiety. Alma stays current with the latest research and techniques, ensuring the best outcomes for her patients.
With a holistic approach to oral health, Alma has a keen interest in nutrition and behaviour change as part of long-term wellbeing. She has also contributed to the profession through her past involvement with the Irish Dental Hygienists Association.
Our Dental Nurses


Jean Roche


Gillian Twohig


Alison Creedon
Our Reception Team


Kim Whyte


Sinead McCarthy

