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 &
Qualications
American Board of Orthodontics
ID# 06070
12/2006
Recertied 11/2016
Certicate of Specialty in Orthodontics
Master of Science in Dental Medicine
(MSD)*
University of Colorado at Denver & Health Sciences Center
09/2004 – 11/2006
*Awarded 12/2013
Master of Science in Human Genetics (MS)
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
08/2000-06/2003
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)
Faculty of Dentistry,Arab Medical University Benghazi, Libya
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
* 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
19-22 November 2020; Dubai, UAE
15th CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry Conference
12-15 November 2020; Dubai, UAE
11th Dental Facial Cosmetic International Conference
8-9 November 2019; Dubai, UAE Invited Speaker
3M Advanced Orthodontics Conference II
12-13 April 2019; Beirut, Lebanon Invited Speaker
The Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center (AEEDC)
5-7 February 2019, Dubai, UAE. Invited Speaker
3M Oral Care Symposium
4-5 October 2018; Abu Dhabi, UAE Invited Speaker
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.
3-4 May 2012; Dubai, UAE. Invited Speaker.
International CAD CAM Aligner Symposium & User Certification Course.
2-3 October 2010; Mumbai, India. Invited Speaker
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:
presented at 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).
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,
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, 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
Emirates Medical Association/Emirates Society of Orthodontists (Since 2011)