Members Only Event
Force is Female
Dublin
Empower. Support. Connect.
Saturday 24th April 2027 / 9:30am – 5:00pm
Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin A96 K063, Ireland
Join us for an exclusive day as we unveil The Female Dentist‘s most anticipated event: Force is Female – Dublin. Designed to empower, inspire, and connect ambitious women in dentistry, this event blends professional development, high-level networking, and an unforgettable experience.
Women in dentistry ready to elevate their careers and step into their power
Practice owners and leaders looking to grow, innovate, and inspire
Dental professionals who believe in uplifting, supporting, and championing women across the industry
Dr Anne O’Donnell qualified from Cork Dental School in 1984 and found her first position in an NHS practice in Surrey within a week. Two years later, she returned to Ireland, where she has worked ever since. Throughout her career, she has worked as an associate, started her own squat practice, helped build a new surgery within a medical centre, served as Clinical Director for the Smiles group, and worked within the public dental service. With extensive clinical and professional experience, Dr O’Donnell is now passionate about sharing her knowledge with younger colleagues.
Professor Paul Tipton is an internationally recognised Specialist in Prosthodontics with over 36 years of private practice experience and the founder of Tipton Training, one of the UK’s leading private dental education academies, which has trained more than 5,000 dentists. A respected educator, lecturer and author of over 100 scientific articles, he has dedicated more than three decades to advancing postgraduate dental education. Professor Tipton is President of the British Academy of Restorative Dentistry (BARD), recipient of the Kimberley Finlayson Lifetime Achievement Award (2022), has been recognised among Dentistry’s Top 50 Dentists from 2022–2025, and was named one of the World’s Top 100 Doctors in 2021.
Dr Lobna Alghazal is a highly accomplished Periodontist and Implant Specialist, Clinical Director of Keystone Periodontics in Ireland, and an experienced educator with a passion for excellence in patient care, teaching and mentorship. Holding specialist qualifications from Trinity College Dublin, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the European Federation of Periodontology, she combines advanced clinical expertise with a patient-centred approach to periodontal and implant dentistry. Alongside leading her specialist practice, Dr Alghazal has extensive experience supervising and mentoring dental students, and is recognised for her commitment to evidence-based dentistry, multidisciplinary collaboration and empowering the next generation of clinicians through education and professional development.
Dr Eileen Forrestal (MB BCh BaO FFARCSI) is a retired Consultant Anaesthetist, author, speaker, wellbeing coach and co-founder of Get Up and Go Publications Ltd. Drawing on her medical expertise and personal journey, she helps women leaders build confidence, find their voice and prevent burnout through authentic self-expression. Eileen is the author of The Courage To Shine and Embrace the Edge, writes a wellbeing leadership newsletter on LinkedIn, and is recognised as a Thought Leader on Wellbeing by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. Her passion for courage and personal growth is reflected in both her professional work and her adventurous pursuits, including climbing Kilimanjaro and trekking to Everest Base Camp.
| Time | Session | Details |
| 9:30 AM | Arrivals and networking | Welcome refreshments, meet with other dentist and professionals. |
| 10:00 AM | Event Kick Off | Steve Kettle, The Female Dentist – Welcome and setting out the day. |
| 10:15 AM | Dr Paul Tipton | Occlusion for the general dental practitioner. |
| 10:45 AM | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 AM | Dr Eileen Forrestal | Spit It Out — What You Swallow May Poison You!
Burnout builds over time. Dr Eileen Forrestal emphasises that self-expression and speaking up are essential to preventing it before it impacts your health. |
| 11:20 AM | TBC | Details TBC |
| 11:40 AM | Dr Kathryn Alderman | AI Advantage: From Hype to Practical Implementation |
| 12:00 PM | Dr Lobna Basheir Mohamed Al-Ghazal | Who Told You That You Couldn’t? Breaking Boundaries, building confidence in Business and Dentistry. |
| 12:20 PM | TBC | Details TBC |
| 12:40 PM | Lunch & Networking | Enjoy lunch overlooking the Thames with some fantastic company. |
| 1:20 PM | TBC | Details TBC |
| 1:40 PM | TFD Board Panel | Details TBC |
| 3:20 PM | Coffee Break | Coffee Break |
| 3:30 PM | TBC | Details TBC |
| 4:00 PM | Close | Steve Kettle, The Female Dentist |
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