Credentials

THINGS THAT MATTER

Credentials

Dr.Abdelhakim A. El-Gheriani

BDS DMD MS MSD

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

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 

02/202304/2023

Diplomate 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

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

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)

Dental License

Ohio, USA (since 2004)

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