Credentials

Dr. Hakim completed his postgraduate training in Orthodontics at the University of Colorado, USA in 2006 after earning his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh, USA in 2002. He also holds an MS in Human Genetics from the University of Pittsburgh, BDS from Benghazi University,and an MSD from the University of Colorado. Dr. Hakim is a certied Diplomate in the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO).

He served on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh and more recently was Assistant Professor of Orthodontics and Clinic Director at the European University College, Dubai.

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 & Qualifications

02/2023 – 04/2023

Mastering the Business of Orthodontics (MBO)

University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) & American Assoc. of Orthodontists
12/2006 · Recert. 11/2016

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

ID# 06070
09/2004 – 11/2006

Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics · MSD

University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center Awarded 12/2013
08/2000 – 06/2003

Master of Science in Human Genetics (MS)

University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health
08/2000 – 05/2002

Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
07/1999 – 06/2000

Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
09/1992 – 10/1998

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Faculty of Dentistry, Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya

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

Founding Partner & Consultant Orthodontist (Medical Director)

Mamzar Smiles Specialty Center Dubai, UAE · Promoted to Consultant by DHA 12/2016
11/2010 – 09/2014

Visiting Faculty / External Examiner

University of Benghazi · University of Sirte Libya
09/2009 – 12/2013

Assistant Professor & 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, Restorative Dentistry

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, PA, USA
01/2003 – 06/2004

Graduate Student Researcher

Department of Dental & Craniofacial Genetics, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Grants & Awards

2023–2024

Invisalign Diamond Provider

2018

3M Unitek KOL Development Meeting Best Speaker Award

Summer 2002

O. Jack Penhall Clinical Research Award

Summer 2001

School of Dental Medicine Academic Scholarship

May–Jul 2001

Short-Term Training Grant (T35), National Institutes of Health

Research & Scholarly Activities (Publications & Presentations)

Center for Advanced Professional Practices (CAPP)

03 Dec 2021 03 Jul 2021

The Comprehensive TADs Master Class

02 Dec 2021 02 Jul 2021

Digital Aligner Ortho Skills

Case selection, IO scanning, Aligner Systems, IPR, Attachments, Follow-up & Finishing
11 Dec 2020 4 Sep 2020

Orthodontic Clear Aligner Skills

From Case Selection. Aligner Systems, Impressions, IPR, Attachments to Follow up & Finishing
04 Dec 2020

An Introduction to Orthognathic Surgery in the 21st Century

Case Selection, Planning & Treatment — online lectures and exercises
5 Jul 2020

The Comprehensive Interceptive (Early) Orthodontics Master Class Course

Online lectures
2 Jul 2020

The Comprehensive TADs Master Class Course

Online lectures and hands on workshop
7 May 2020

Everyday Orthodontics — Interceptive (Early) Orthodontic Treatment

Online lecture

Conferences & Invited Talks

19–22 Nov 2020

12th Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference

Dubai, UAE
12–15 Nov 2020

15th CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry Conference

Dubai, UAE
8–9 Nov 2019

11th Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference

Dubai, UAE | Invited Speaker
12–13 Apr 2019

3M Advanced Orthodontics Conference II

Dubai, UAE | Invited Speaker
5–7 Feb 2019

The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (AEEDC)

Dubai, UAE | Invited Speaker
4–5 Oct 2018

3M Oral Care Symposium

Dubai, UAE | Invited Speaker
4–7 Apr 2018

Dubai International Dentistry Congress

Dubai, UAE | Invited Speaker
17 Apr 2017

An Introduction to Orthognathic Surgery in the 21st Century; Case Selection, Planning and Treatment

Dubai, UAE | CME course Instructor with Prof. Steen Sindet-Pedersen
3–4 May 2012

6th CAD/CAM & Computerized Dentistry International Conference

Dubai, UAE | Invited Speaker
2–3 Oct 2010

International CAD CAM Aligner Symposium & User Certification Course

Mumbai, India | Invited Speaker

Publications & Presentations

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

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

Medicaid Expenditure on Orthodontic Services — A. A. El-Gheriani, Z. P. Ehrmantrout, R. Berg, D. C. Wilkerson, L. J. Oesterle

American Association of Orthodontists annual convention 2006 (poster), Las Vegas, NV

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

University of Pittsburgh Science Symposium 2001 (poster), Pittsburgh, PA; AADR/IADR 2002 (oral presentation), San Diego, CA

Genetic Mapping Studies of Skeletal Malocclusion

Oral presentation as part of Orthodontic Approaches Seminar Series 2001, Ajman University of Science and Technology, Ajman, UAE

Healing of rabbit calvarial defects using Caprotite bone scaffolds — M P.Mooney, PhD, S. M. S. Bidic, MD J. W. Calvert, MD; K. Marra, PhD; 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

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

Emirates Medical Association / Emirates Society of Orthodontists (since 2011)

Dental License

Ohio, USA (since 2004)

Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE (since 2011)