Credentials
THINGS THAT MATTER
Credentials
Dr.Abdelhakim A. El-Gheriani
BDS DMD MS MSD
- Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics
- Consultant Orthodontist
- Invisalign Diamond Provider
Dr. Hakim is a quality orientated clinician who treats all patient age groups and all types of malocclusions. He is passionate about providing his patients the best results in the manner suited for them. He is published in the prestigious Journal of Dental Research as well as the American Journal of Orthodontics and has been invited as a guest speaker to several international meetings.
Dr. Hakim is a UAE Ambassador for the American Association of Orthodontists. He is licensed to practice orthodontics in the USA and the UAE.
Dr. Hakim enjoys his family, jogging and keeping abreast of all the latest innovations in orthodontics.
Education &
Qualications
American Board of Orthodontics
12/2006
Recertied 11/2016
Certicate of Specialty in Orthodontics Master of Science in Dental Medicine (MSD)*
09/2004 – 11/2006
*Awarded 12/2013
Master of Science in Human Genetics (MS)
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
08/2000-05/2002
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
07/1999-06/2000
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
09/1992-10/1998
Work
Experience
05/2017-Present
Consultant Orthodontist
Private Practice
Dubai, UAE
01/2014-04/2017
Consultant Orthodontist*
Mediclinic City Hospital
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
05/2011-04/2017
Founding Partner & Consultant Orthodontist*(Medical Director)
Mamzar Smiles Specialty Center, Dubai, UAE
* Specialist Orthodontist promotion to Consultant Orthodontist 12/2016
09/2009-12/2013
(12/2009-11/2012)
Assistant Professor, Orthodontic Program (Orthodontic Clinic Director)
European University College
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
12/2008-09/2009
Senior Specialist Registrar – Orthodontist
Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
Education & Qualifications
Mastering the Business of Orthodontics (MBO)
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) & American Assoc. of Orthodontists
02/2023–04/2023
Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics
12/2006
Recertied 11/2016
Certicate of Specialty in Orthodontics Master of Science in Dental Medicine (MSD)*
09/2004 – 11/2006
*Awarded 12/2013
Master of Science in Human Genetics (MS)
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
08/2000-05/2002
Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
07/1999-06/2000
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
09/1992-10/1998
Work Experience
11/2021-Present
Consultant Orthodontist
Vilafortuny Medical Center
Dubai, UAE
06/2019-Present
Consultant Orthodontist
Leila Hariri Dental and Medical Aesthetics
Dubai, UAE
04/2019-Present
Consultant Orthodontist
Same Day Dental Clinic
Dubai, UAE
02/2018-08-2021
Consultant Orthodontist
Al Bustan Medical Center
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05/2017-01/2019
Consultant Orthodontist
Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01/2014-04/2017
Consultant Orthodontist*
Mediclinic City Hospital
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
05/2011-04/2017
05/2011-08/2016
Founding Partner & Consultant Orthodontist*(Medical Director)
Mamzar Smiles Specialty Center, Dubai, UAE
* Specialist Orthodontist promotion to Consultant Orthodontist 12/2016 by Dubai Health Authority
11/2010-09/2014
Visiting Faculty / External Examiner
University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya
University of Sirte, Sirte, Libya
09/2009-12/2013
(12/2009-11/2012)
Assistant Professor, Orthodontic Program (Orthodontic Clinic Director)
European University College
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
12/2008-09/2009
Senior Specialist Registrar – Orthodontist
Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
02/2007-12/2008
Assistant Professor, Orthodontic Program
Nicholas & Asp College of Post-Graduate Dentistry
Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE
07/2002-07/2004
Director (General Dentist)
UPMC Braddock Hospital Dental Center
Braddock, PA, USA
01/2003-06/2004
Clinical Instructor
Department of Restorative Dentistry
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
01/2003-06/2004
Graduate Student Researcher (GSR)
Department of Dental & Craniofacial Genetics,
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine,
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Grants & Awards
- Invisalign Diamond Provider 2023-2024
- 3M Unitek KOL Development Meeting Best Speaker Award 2018
- O. Jack Penhall Clinical Research Award (Summer 2002)
- School of Dental Medicine Academic Scholarship (Summer 2001)
- Short-Term Training Grant (T 35), National Institutes of Health: May 2001-July 2001
Research & Scholarly Activities (Publications & Presentations)
Center for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP)
- The Comprehensive TADs Master Class
- 03 December 2021
- 03 July 2021
- Digital Aligner Ortho Skills: Case selection, IO scanning, Aligner Systems, IPR, Attachments, Follow-up & Finishing
- 02 December 2021
- 02 July 2021
- Orthodontic Clear Aligner Skills: From Case Selection. Aligner Systems, Impressions, IPR, Attachments to Follow up & Finishing.
- 11 December 2020
- 4 September 2020
- An Introduction to Orthognathic Surgery in the 21st Century: Case Selection, Planning & Treatment online lectures and exercises 04 December 2020
- The Comprehensive Interceptive (Early) Orthodontics Master Class Course online lectures 5 July 2020
- The Comprehensive TADs Master Class Course online lectures and hands on workshop 2 July 2020
- Everyday Orthodontics-Interceptive (Early) Orthodontic Treatment online lecture 7 May 2020
12th Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference
15th CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry Conference
12-15 November 2020; Dubai, UAE
11th Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference
3M Advanced Orthodontics Conference II
The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (AEEDC)
5-7 February 2019, Dubai, UAE. Invited Speaker
3M Oral Care Symposium
Dubai International Dentistry Congress
4-7 April 2018; Dubai, UAE. Invited Speaker
An Introduction to Orthognathic Surgery in the 21st Century; Case Selection, Planning and Treatment. CME course Instructor with Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen
17 April 2017; Dubai, UAE
M. A. Atia, A. A. El-Gheriani, D. J. Ferguson (2015). Validity of 3 Shape Scanner Techniques:
A Comparison with the Actual Plaster Study casts. Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal 2(2):00026
6th CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference.
International CAD CAM Aligner Symposium & User Certification Course.
A. A. El-Gheriani, Z.P. Ehrmantrout, L.J. Oesterle, R. Berg, D.C. Wilkerson (2007). Medicaid expenditure for orthodontic services.
American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 132(6):728.e1-e8
Medicaid Expenditure on Orthodontic Services, A. A. El-Gheriani, Z. P. Ehrmantrout, R. Berg, D. C. Wilkerson, L. J. Oesterle:
A. A. El-Gheriani, B. S. Maher, A. S. El-Gheriani, J. J. Sciote, F. A. El-Magburi, R. Alazemi, M. L. Marazita (2003).
A. A. El-Gheriani, B. S. Maher, A. S. El-Gheriani, J. J. Sciote, F. A. El-Magburi, R. Alazemi, M. L. Marazita (2003).
Segregation Analysis of Mandibular Prognathism in Libya,
A. A. El-Gheriani, B. S. Maher, A. S. El-Gheriani, F. A. El-Magburi, M. K. Nair, J. J. Sciote, R. E. Ferrell, F. Hammad, F. Reybod, A. A. Sultan, M. M. Rahouma, M. L. Marazita: presented at University of Pittsburgh Science Symposium 2001 (poster), Pittsburgh, PA; AADR/IADR 2002 (oral presentation), San Diego, CA
Genetic Mapping Studies of Skeletal Malocclusion,
Healing of rabbit calvarial defects using Caprotite bone scaffolds,
M. P. Mooney, Ph D; S. M. S. Bidic, MD; J. W. Calvert, MD; K. Marra, Ph D; P. Kumta, Ph D; P. Cambel, Ph D; R Mitchell; W. Wigginton; A. A. El-Gheriani, BDS; J. O. Hollinger, DDS, Ph D; and L. Weiss, Ph D: presented at International Tissue Engineering Meeting 2000, Innsbruck, Austria, and AADR 2001, Chicago, Il.
Memberships & Affiliations
American Association of Orthodontists (since 2004)
- AAO Ambassador to the UAE since July 2016