Dr. Mc Geary qualified with Honours in Bachelor of Dental Science from Trinity College Dublin in 1996 and was awarded the Costello Memorial Medal. Dr. Orla worked as a House Officer in Dublin Dental Hospital for one year before joining dental practice in 1998. In 2004, Orla was awarded Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. and 2012 was awarded Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties at the Royal College of Surgeons in England.

She is Past President of the Irish Dental Benevolent Society and Past Honorary Secretary of The Metropolitan Branch of The Irish Dental Association. Dr. Mc Geary is a founding member of the Irish Faculty of Primary Dental Care. She constantly updates her knowledge and continues to upskill on a regular basis. In her spare time she likes to cycle, hike, ski and loves anything food related.

Orla also Volunteers with The Irish Coast Guard Howth Unit and is a Community First Responder.