Dr. Oonagh Coughlan is originally from Limerick, Ireland. She graduated from Dentistry with Honours from University College Cork in 2019. After four years in private practice in Ireland, she completed a Senior House Officer position in Pediatric Dentistry at Trinity College Dublin.

Dr. Coughlan went on to complete her Pediatric Dentistry residency at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, where she also earned a Master’s degree in Oral Biology. Her research focused on dental trauma and disparities in access to dental care. She subsequently completed a Fellowship in Special Care Dentistry, further developing her expertise in caring for children with complex healthcare needs and supporting adolescents with special healthcare needs as they transition into adult dental care.

Dr. Coughlan is passionate about creating positive dental experiences and building lasting relationships with children and their families. She believes every child deserves to feel comfortable, confident, and excited about visiting the dentist.

Outside the office, Dr. Coughlan recently married her husband in a castle in Ireland. She enjoys spending time with him and their dog, Chulainn, as well as practicing yoga, reading, and planning their next travel adventure.