Dr Orla Carty
Dr. Orla Carty is a leading, award-winning Consultant Orthodontist at Abbey by Duthie Dental in Liverpool. Recognised for her exceptional expertise and academic distinction, she is at the forefront of her field, dedicated to providing outstanding orthodontic care for both adults and children. Her practice is built on treating the full spectrum of needs, from simple alignment to the most complex multidisciplinary cases.
Award-Winning Qualifications & Leadership:
Dr. Carty’s career is distinguished by academic excellence and prestigious accolades. She graduated with First Class Honours from Trinity College Dublin in 2012, where her exceptional performance earned her the Sheldon Friel Prize for finishing top of her class and the Gold Medal in Orthodontics from the Irish Orthodontic Society—early indicators of her future as a leader in the field.
Her pursuit of excellence continued through rigorous postgraduate training. She holds Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education. Her specialist training in Liverpool culminated in one of orthodontics’ highest honours: the William Houston Gold Medal, awarded by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for achieving the highest marks in the UK and Ireland in the demanding MOrth exit examination. This award-winning achievement solidifies her status as a top-tier specialist.
She further advanced the field through research, earning a Doctorate in Orthodontics (DDOrth) from the University of Liverpool for her work on 3D facial asymmetry at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Her professional standing is underscored by her election as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd), a recognition of her significant contributions and leadership in surgical dentistry.
Clinical Excellence & Advanced Treatments:
As a leading orthodontist, Dr. Carty possesses unparalleled experience cultivated across prestigious hospital and specialist practice settings in Liverpool, Manchester, and North Wales. She expertly manages the entire range of complex malocclusions (bite issues) for all ages.
- Aesthetic & Fixed Braces: Utilising the latest, most effective systems for predictable, high-quality results.
- Clear Aligner Therapy: An expert comprehensive Invisalign provider, offering a premier, virtually invisible treatment option.
- Hidden Lingual Braces: A skilled provider of the WINN lingual appliance, offering a truly invisible fixed treatment.
- Full-Spectrum Care: She provides tailored treatment plans for early intervention in children and sophisticated, aesthetic-focused orthodontics for adults, ensuring every case—simple or complex—achieves both beautiful form and healthy function.
Your Trusted Orthodontic Expert:
Dr. Orla Carty combines her award-winning, leading-edge expertise with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. She believes in clear communication and collaborative treatment planning, ensuring you feel informed, confident, and cared for throughout your journey to a transformative smile. Choosing Dr. Carty means entrusting your care to a recognised leader dedicated to achieving exceptional results.