Why Choose Us

Excellence in Orthodontics, Designed Around You

Choosing an orthodontic clinic is an important decision. Orthodontic treatment can influence not only the alignment of your teeth but also your bite, facial balance, long-term dental health, and overall confidence.

At Lusk Orthodontics, our focus is on providing high-quality, specialist orthodontic care using modern techniques, advanced technology, and evidence-based treatment planning.

Specialist Orthodontic Care

Orthodontic treatment at Lusk Orthodontics is provided exclusively by a registered specialist orthodontist, Dr Erfan Salloum.

Specialist orthodontists complete several additional years of full-time postgraduate training focused solely on the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems. This training includes managing complex bite discrepancies, impacted teeth, skeletal jaw discrepancies, and advanced orthodontic biomechanics.

This level of training allows for:

• more precise diagnosis.
• more advanced treatment planning.
• The ability to manage complex orthodontic problems.
• careful long-term planning to achieve stable results.

For this reason, orthodontic treatment provided in a specialist orthodontic clinic may differ from treatment offered in some general dental practices.

At Lusk Orthodontics, the goal is always to deliver predictable, high-quality orthodontic outcomes in a specialist environment.

Specialist Expertise in Lingual Orthodontics

Dr Erfan Salloum has a particular clinical interest in lingual orthodontics, a highly specialised technique in which braces are placed on the inner surfaces of the teeth so they remain completely hidden during treatment.

Lingual orthodontic treatment is technically demanding and requires advanced training and experience due to the complexity of appliance design, biomechanics, and treatment planning.
Dr Salloum is the largest user of the WIN lingual braces system in Ireland, one of the most advanced customised lingual orthodontic systems available worldwide.

Figure 4 Lingual braces used at Lusk Orthodontics

He is also the only orthodontist in Ireland, and one of the very few in Europe, to have successfully passed the rigorous assessment required to become an Active Member of both the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO) and the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics (WSLO).

These assessments involve a detailed evaluation of treated clinical cases and orthodontic outcomes by an international panel of experts.

This distinction reflects not only extensive clinical experience and case volume, but also the high standard of treatment outcomes required to meet international expert criteria in lingual orthodontics.
Because of this specialised expertise, patients seeking lingual braces and complex orthodontic treatment often travel to Lusk Orthodontics from across Dublin and other parts of Ireland.

European Board Certified Expertise in Clear Aligners

Dr Erfan Salloum is the only orthodontist in Ireland to hold Diplomate status with the European Board of Aligner Orthodontics (EBAO).

This distinction is awarded after a rigorous assessment process by the European Aligner Society and recognises orthodontists who demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise in the treatment of complex orthodontic cases using clear aligners.

This board certification reflects Dr Salloum’s commitment to excellence in modern orthodontic treatment using clear aligner systems.

Expertise in Advanced Orthodontic Techniques

Modern orthodontics often involves techniques that go beyond traditional braces.

Dr Salloum has extensive experience in advanced orthodontic mechanics, including:

• skeletal anchorage systems (TADs).
• MARPE appliances for skeletal expansion in adults.
• treatment of impacted teeth.
• complex orthodontic biomechanics.

For patients who may benefit from surgical orthodontics, Dr Salloum works closely with oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Ireland and internationally to coordinate treatment for cases that require corrective jaw surgery.

A Scientific Approach to Airway and Breathing Related Problems

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the relationship between orthodontics, breathing patterns, and airway health.

However, there is also a significant amount of misinformation and exaggerated claims online about what orthodontic treatment can and cannot achieve in this area.

Dr Erfan Salloum maintains a careful, evidence-based approach when evaluating airway-related concerns.

When appropriate, patients may be assessed in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including:

• ENT specialists.
• oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
• myofunctional therapists.

This collaborative approach ensures that breathing-related problems are assessed and managed appropriately, without unrealistic promises or unnecessary interventions.

Advanced Technology Designed for Orthodontics

Lusk Orthodontics is equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment planning technology designed specifically for orthodontic care.

Accurate diagnosis is essential for successful orthodontic treatment. Advanced imaging and digital planning tools allow us to evaluate teeth, jaws, and surrounding structures in far greater detail than was previously possible.

Our clinic utilises:

• Low-dose 3D CBCT imaging for detailed assessment of tooth position, jaw relationships, and skeletal structures.
• Conventional digital radiography for routine orthodontic imaging.
• High precision intraoral scanners to capture accurate digital models of the teeth.
• Advanced orthodontic planning software for digital treatment simulation and appliance design.

These technologies allow for more precise diagnosis, improved treatment planning, and a more comfortable patient experience, while also reducing the need for traditional impressions.

A Specialist Orthodontic Clinic Serving Patients Across Ireland

Lusk Orthodontics is located in Lusk, North County Dublin, and serves patients from across North Dublin and the greater Dublin area, including:

• Lusk.
• Skerries.
• Rush.
• Swords.
• Malahide.
• Donabate.
• Portmarnock.
• Balbriggan.

We also welcome patients travelling from other parts of Ireland who seek specialist orthodontic care, particularly for lingual braces, complex orthodontic treatment, and advanced orthodontic techniques.

At Lusk Orthodontics, the focus is simple

Deliver honest advice, precise diagnosis, and carefully planned orthodontic treatment that achieves the best possible long-term results for each patient.

Our goal is not to provide the fastest or cheapest treatment, but to provide thoughtful, specialist orthodontic care tailored to each patient.