Why Choose Us

Why Choose Lusk Orthodontics

A different approach to specialist orthodontics

Lusk Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic practice in Lusk, North County Dublin. Dublin and Ireland have many excellent orthodontists, and we don’t ask patients to choose us because we claim to be better. We ask them to consider our approach: careful diagnosis, attention to detail, and treatment planned around each patient.

Our philosophy is simple: straightforward cases done efficiently, complex cases done right. No two smiles or bites are the same, so we don’t rely on a single appliance or treatment philosophy.

Who we treat

We treat children, teenagers and adults, from routine braces to complex cases that need input from other specialists. Our practice may be particularly suitable for:

• families looking for routine braces treatment, delivered efficiently and close to home
• adults looking for discreet orthodontic treatment
• patients interested in lingual braces, also known as hidden braces, fitted behind the teeth
• patients looking for clear aligner treatment planned and supervised by a specialist orthodontist
• patients who need skeletal expansion for a narrow upper jaw, at any age
• complex cases that need detailed diagnosis, multidisciplinary care or airway-focused assessment
• patients who need orthodontic treatment alongside jaw surgery
• patients who prefer a personal, boutique practice, seeing the same orthodontist throughout treatment

Specialist expertise and recognition

Our founder and Clinical Director, Dr Erfan Salloum, has a particular focus on lingual braces, clear aligners and complex adult orthodontics. His work has been recognised by leading national and international orthodontic organisations:

• winner of the British Orthodontic Society’s Maurice Berman Prize (2026)
• board certified by the European Board of Orthodontists (EBO)
• the only orthodontist in Ireland to have passed the Active Membership assessment of both the European and World Societies of Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO and WSLO)
• Titular Member of the European Society of Lingual Orthodontics
• the only orthodontist in Ireland to have passed the assessment of the European Board of Aligner Orthodontics (EBAO)
• WIN Gold Orthodontist 2026, for the number of WIN customised lingual brace cases treated

Whatever the treatment, our principles stay the same: diagnosis first, personalised treatment, attention to detail and a focus on long-term stability.

A calm, personal experience

Orthodontic treatment takes time, so the experience matters as well as the result. Patients want to feel listened to and well cared for at every stage.

We designed Lusk Orthodontics as a boutique specialist practice. From the clinic layout and digital technology to how appointments are scheduled, our systems are built to:

• keep waiting times short
• keep appointments running on time
• make communication clear and easy
• help treatment progress efficiently

Every patient is treated by the same specialist orthodontist and the same team, in the same location, from start to finish.

Dr Salloum is known for his calm, honest and approachable manner. Appointments aren’t rushed. Concerns are listened to, options are explained clearly, and patients are given the time they need to make informed decisions.

Easy to reach from across North Dublin and beyond

Many of our patients live locally in Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Donabate, Portrane, Swords, Malahide and Balbriggan. Others travel from across Fingal, from Meath and Louth, including Ashbourne, Laytown, Bettystown and Drogheda, and from Dublin city. Some travel from Northern Ireland, the UK and further afield for specialist treatment.

We’re just off the M1, close to Dublin Airport, and near Rush and Lusk train station. We offer:

• easy road access and nearby rail connections
• less traffic than city centre locations
• free parking nearby
• selected evening appointments
• Saturday appointments by arrangement

Book a consultation

If you’re looking for an orthodontist in Lusk, Rush, Skerries, Swords or anywhere in North County Dublin, book a consultation with us. We’ll explain your options clearly, so you can decide with confidence.