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The best dentists in Abu Dhabi

If you search for the best dentists in Abu Dhabi, Smilerite Dental Care stands out. Our team of highly qualified professionals offers exceptional care across all specialties, including pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Explore our team profiles to see how we ensure the best outcomes for you and your family.

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The best dentists in Abu Dhabi

If you search for the best dentists in Abu Dhabi, Smilerite Dental Care stands out. Our team of highly qualified professionals offers exceptional care across all specialties, including pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Explore our team profiles to see how we ensure the best outcomes for you and your family.

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Dr. Shalji Specialist Orthodontist in Abu Dhabi

Dr. Shalji Sreenivasan

Specialist Orthodontist (Finland)⁣ M. Sc. (Ortho)⁣⁣

Specialist Orthodontist at Smilerite Dental Care has been practicing as a specialist orthodontist in Abu Dhabi for over 20years.

He graduated from one of the finest dental colleges in India and completed his Masters in Orthodontics from Finland in 1995.

Dr. Shalji is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontics and a fellow of the World Federation of Orthodontics.

He provides all kinds of orthodontic treatments for children and adults including multidisciplinary orthodontics, lingual orthodontics and invisible braces namely “Invisalign” treatment.

Dr. Shalji grew up in the UAE and spent his teenage years in India before continuing his education in Finland and then finally returned to the UAE and Abu Dhabi, which he now calls home.

Besides Dentistry, Dr. Shalji also has a passion for photography and enjoys capturing beautiful sunsets in AUH.

He loves spending time with his family but also loves globe trotting and exploring new countries every chance he gets. He has always been open to new experiences and enjoying different cuisines and cultures.

He is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam and also speaks basic Arabic.

Dr Varsha Vaswani

BDS,MDS ( specialist Orthodontist)

Dr. Varsha Vaswani is a
specialist orthodontist at Smilerite Dental Care. She completed her bachelors in the year 2012 and practiced advanced clinical dentistry until 2015. She went to follow her passion and completed her masters’ in orthodontics and dento-facial orthopaedics in the year 2018. She has been actively practising as a specialist since then to date. She believes in the fact that orthodontics is both an art and a science and loves combining the artist’s eye with a good bite to make a stunning smile.
She is a certified in lingual orthodontics with one 1 year training done in GDC cuttack , Bhubneshwar India .

Dr Varsha is a certified ‘Invisalign provider’ and has incorporated aligners treatment modality in curating many smiles .
In personal life she is a traveller at heart and believes in giving her best in everything she does .Reading a good book or cooking an amazing new cuisine is what she likes to do in her free time .

She is passionate about improving the health and well-being of community through access to adequate dental and orthodontic care.

Dr. Kumar Sujeet

Specialist Orthodontist

Dr. Kumar Sujeet is a Specialist Orthodontist with over 13 years of experience, skilled in advanced orthodontic techniques and technologies. He holds a BDS from AJ Institute of Dental Science and an MDS from Pacific Dental College, India. He is a certified provider of Invisalign, Eon Aligners, and American Aligners.

He has worked in various roles across India, UAE, and KSA, and is currently at SmileRite Medical And Dental Center. Dr. Sujeet is licensed by MOH, DHA, and DOH as a Specialist Orthodontist. He speaks English, Arabic, and Hindi, and is based in Sharjah, UAE.

Dr. Kumar Sujeet is a highly skilled and compassionate orthodontist dedicated to creating healthy, beautiful smiles. Specializing in cutting-edge orthodontic treatments, including traditional braces, clear aligners, and early intervention techniques, Dr. Kumar Sujeet takes a personalized approach to each patient, ensuring customized treatment plans that fit their individual needs.

Dr. Kumar Sujeet believes in fostering a friendly and welcoming environment where patients of all ages feel comfortable and confident throughout their orthodontic journey. Whether correcting bite issues, aligning teeth, or enhancing aesthetics, Dr. Kumar Sujeet is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health and the smile of their dreams.

 

Dr. Sreejith Kurup

Specialist Endodontist (Finland)⁣ M. DS (India)⁣⁣⁣

Dr. Sreejith completed his Bachelors in Dental Surgery and pursued his Masters in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in India in 2013 after which he worked in India as a consultant Endodontist.

He also completed his Diploma and fellowship in laser Dentistry from Genova, Italy and has attained a fellowship in Digital Smile Design in Spain. Dr. Sreejith is also experienced in microscopic endodontics.

Dr. Sreejith has many years of experience working as an endodontist and has various research papers to his credit. He is also Key opinion leader for various endodontic rotary systems.

As an endodontist, Dr. Sreejith works with unmatched precision to treat and save a damaged tooth. He also has a passion for learning and attending workshops which keeps him continuously updated in new techniques.

When not at work, Dr. Sreejith loves spending time with his wife and son and the family enjoy exploring different world cuisines here in the UAE.

He also enjoys a good workout, especially a weekly cricket match with his friends or badminton on occasion.

Apart from English, Dr. Sreejith is also fluent in Hindi and Malayalam.

Dr. Don Varghese

Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon & Implantologist

Dr. Don Varghese is an experienced oral maxillofacial surgeon and implantologist with over 10 years of expertise. He specializes in cleft lip and palate surgeries, maxillofacial trauma management, and dental implantology, with a keen interest in reconstructive facial surgeries and TMJ disorders.

With a strong background in advanced surgical techniques, Dr. Varghese is committed to providing high-quality care, ensuring patient comfort, and adopting the latest innovations in maxillofacial surgery. His excellent communication skills and compassionate approach make him a trusted surgeon among his patients.

Fluent in English and Hindi, Dr. Varghese strives to stay at the forefront of his field, continuously enhancing his skills and knowledge.

Dr Ruchi Thakur Ravindra Ahuja

Dr. Ruchi Ahuja Thakur

General Dentist
Dental Surgery (MDS)⁣⁣

Dr. Ruchi Ahuja Thakur is our Specialist Pediatric Dentist at Smilerite Dental Care.

Dr. Ruchi Ahuja Thakur is a highly experienced Specialist Pediatric Dentist. In 2011, she completed her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS)—Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry at Modern Dental College and Research Center, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. With over 12 years of experience, she deeply understands the Preventive and Interceptive aspects of Pediatric and Orthodontic Dentistry and pulp Therapy for Children, such as Pulpotomy, Pulpectomy, Apexogenesis, and other pediatric dental treatments.

Since we cater to an age-specific speciality, pediatric dentistry encompasses many aspects apart from treatment and prevention, namely behaviour guidance, care of patients with specific medical conditions, and physical and mental challenges. Dr Ruchi considers it our responsibility to supervise orofacial growth and development and perform the most diligent treatment focused towards caries prevention and management. She practices conscious sedation (popularly known as laughing gas) to enhance patient, ease, and treatment quality at the same time.

Dr. Ruchi Ahuja Thakur is not just a dedicated Specialist Pediatric Dentist, but also a person who values personal time and hobbies. She takes off from work twice a week to indulge in some relaxed time for herself. Reading occasionally or crafting things at home is what keeps her occupied and entertained. She is part of a family of three who all share a love for travel and exploring different varieties of food, as they are all foodies too.

Dr. Ruchi is fluent in Hindi and English.

Dr. Ali Haytham Jawad

Dr. Ali Jawad

General Dentist
DDS (Jordan)⁣⁣

Dr. Ali Jawad the General Dentist (Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry) at Smilerite Dental Care is a general dentist whose passion centers around cosmetic dentistry and endodontics. He is also very experienced in CAD-CAM Dentistry using CEREC.

He completed his Bachelor of Dentistry from Jordan and is experienced in general dentistry including Pediatric dentistry under sedation, Endodontics and Prosthodontics.

His philosophy is to give his patients a perfect smile and a comfortable and stress-free experience.

Apart from his passion for Dentistry, Dr. Ali is also passionate about football and enjoys a good game every now and then with his friends.

He also loves reading and poetry and especially has a keen interest in World history and culture.

He is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Dr Afaf Saed Yahia Alhaddad

Dr. Afaf Haddad

General Dentist
DDS (Jordan)⁣⁣

Dr. Afaf the General Dentists at Smilerite Dental Care completed her Bachelor of Dentistry from Jordan and has over 6 years of experience in general dentistry including Restorative, Adhesive Dentistry, Endodontics (root canal treatment) and Prosthodontics She also has extensive experience in CAD-CAM Dentistry using CEREC.

Dr. Afaf is very calm and caring with her patients especially when dealing with nervous patients and children. She is experienced in pediatric dentistry under sedation.

In her time away from work, Dr. Afaf finds painting & photography to be very relaxing and can spend hours at it. As much as she is passionate about a smile makeover, she is also passionate about a home makeover and loves to put her interior design skills to good use.

Dr. Afaf is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Dr Amasel Younes Abbas

Dr. Amasel Abbas

General Dentist
DDS (Syria)

Dr. Amasel is a General dentist at Smile Rite Dental Care. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree of Dental Medicine at Tishreen University, Syria. She has 12 years of experience in providing quality and comprehensive dental care in Syria and Dubai, including restorations, extraction, prosthodontics (crown and bridges), root canal treatment, and dental care for kids.

Dr. Amasel has the experience of providing dental treatment for anxious patients. She cares about her patients’ satisfaction and comfort. She is often up to date with the new materials and technology in dentistry and always tries to improve her skills to give her patients the best treatment results.

In her spare time, Dr. Amasel enjoys reading books, swimming, and cooking her favourite food.

Dr. Amasel is fluent in both English and Arabic

Dr. Sreelekshmi Madhu

Dr. Sreelekshmi Madhu

General Dentist
BDS (India)⁣

Dr Sreelekshmi Madhu, the primary care dentist at Smilerite Dental Care is skilled in patient counselling and education and focuses on preventive procedures in dentistry.

She acquired her Bachelors in Dental Surgery in 2011 from India.

As a General Practitioner, Dr. Sreelekshmi enjoys building relationships with her patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and fully understand their treatments. She is well loved by her patients and has a passion for working with children.

Mother to a four year old, Dr. Sreelekshmi loves spending time with her daughter exploring the hidden gems of the city and spending time at the beach.

She enjoys a balance in all areas of her life and stays active and fit by spending time at the gym or an early morning run.

Dr. Sreelekshmi is fluent in both English and Malayalam.

Dr Naiara Rego

Dr. Naira Trindade Lopes Alves Rego

General Dentist
BDS (Brazil)⁣⁣

Dr. Naiara Rego, the General dentist (Orthodontics) at Smilerite Dental Care completed her Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery from Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Brazil in 2009, following which she went on to do her post graduate specialization in Orthodontics from Instituto de Ciências da Saúde/ FUNORT- Faculdade Unidas do Norte de Minas, Brazil and graduated in 2014.

She has 13 years of experience in general dental procedures, and orthodontic procedures and was recently certified for Invisalign provider.

The fuel that keeps her going through obstacles is her family which taught her to be a better person every day. She values being kind, exercising gratitude, and giving sincere smiles to her patients.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys being in the sea – swimming, practicing stand up paddleboarding, and kayaking with her husband. She is fascinated with wandering around the world, new flavors and cultures. She likes to take on new adventures such as muay thai and jogging.

Dr. Naiara is fluent in Portuguese and English.

 
Dr. Katherine Clair Meiklejohn

Dr. Katherine Clair Meiklejohn

General Dentist
(UK)⁣⁣

Dr Katherine is a General Dentist at Smilerite. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at The University of Newcastle (UK) in 2008 and obtained the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Dental Faculties from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2010.

She has over 15 years of experience in primary care and restorative dentistry obtained in the UK, Singapore and (most recently!) Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining SmileRite she worked for 10 years as a general dentist at an National Health Service surgery outside Edinburgh, where she also provided community care and helped with out-of-hours treatment at the Edinburgh Dental Institute.

She is a member of both the College of General Dentistry and the Faculty of Dental Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and is currently enrolled in the Masters of Restorative Dentistry programme at the University of Edinburgh via distance learning.

She has a passion for providing a high standard of care and always has the comfort and best interests of her patients in mind.

She relocated to Abu Dhabi in 2023 with her husband and two sons. As a family they enjoy experiencing different cultures and have travelled extensively across Europe, Asia and the US. When she’s not at SmileRite Katherine is also an active volunteer at Operation Smile UAE where she helps assist in the care of young children born with cleft lip and palate conditions.

Dr Blessy Benny

Dr. Blessy Benny

General Dentist
(India)⁣⁣

Dr. Blessy Benny is a highly trained, young, and efficient general dentist with orthodontic competence, having over 5 years of experience in the UAE and India. She completed her bachelor’s degree, focusing on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics.

Dr. Blessy’s primary focus has always been on providing personalized care to her patients. She is very empathetic towards patients, and according to her, each patient is her responsibility, making her a favourite among patients in Dubai. She believes that the best outcomes are those that appear natural. Thus, she attends international conferences and workshops to stay up to speed on the latest and most conservative dental technologies.

Dr. Blessy is fluent in English, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and Arabic, making her accessible to diverse patients.

Outside the clinic, Dr Blessy enjoys dancing and embarking on journeys with family and friends as her go-to ways to unwind and recharge. She values her independence and enjoys rejuvenation in nature.

 

Dr. Smita Shalji

Dr. Smita Shalji

General Dentist
BDS (India)⁣⁣

Dr. Smita Shalji is a highly accomplished General Dentist who has extensive experience in providing gentle, individualized primary dental care.

She graduated in 1998 from one of the premier Dental schools in India and has more than 19 years of experience in all general dental procedures both in India and the UAE.

A passionate dentist, Dr. Smita cares about delivering a high quality of primary care to her patients and is very experienced and comfortable with patients from different cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Smita enjoys spending her time away from the clinic with her family, as well as unwinding with a good novel. She also looks forward to family holidays where the whole family spend time together experiencing different continents, new cultures and cuisines.

Apart from English Dr. Smita is also fluent in Hindi and Malayalam.

Dr. Imran Alshehabi

General Dentist

Dr. Imran Alshehabi is a highly skilled General Dentist with a Master’s degree in Oral and Facial Surgery and over nine years of extensive experience, particularly in implantology. He graduated from Hama University, Syria, and holds the Syrian Board in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Alshehabi served as a supervisor at Hama University for four years, sharing his expertise and shaping the next generation of dental professionals. Currently, he practices at a leading clinic in Abu Dhabi, where he has been working for the past two years under the DOH license.

With a passion for oral rehabilitation and implants, Dr. Alshehabi is dedicated to restoring both function and aesthetics to his patients’ smiles. He takes a personalized and patient-centered approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Fluent in Arabic (his mother tongue) and English, with some knowledge of German, Dr. Alshehabi strives to provide a welcoming and communicative environment for his patients.

When he’s not at work, Dr. Alshehabi enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Ali Thaier Al Kourwe

General Dentist / Implantologist

With over 7 years of experience, Dr. Ali Al-Kourwe is dedicated to providing cutting-edge, science-based dental care. He holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Dentistry, Oral Rehabilitation, Endodontics, and Oral Implantology. As a member of the American Association of Implant Dentistry, Dr. Ali stays at the forefront of modern dental advancements.

Currently pursuing his MSc in Periodontics at Mohammed Bin Rashid University (MBRU), Dr. Ali is committed to continuous learning and delivering the highest standard of dental treatment.

He specializes in aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry, with a focus on achieving optimal, long-lasting, and healthy outcomes for all his patients.

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