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Dr. Arvind Kittur holds a Masters degree from the Royal College of Surgeons ,Ireland,in Healthcare Management and Leadership.

He completed his Bachelors degree in Dentistry from India,

subsequently completed his American National Boards  and has had a successful practise in the UAE for more than 20 years.

His core competence lies in the application of conservative approaches towards oral health rehabilitations  whilst using the latest materials and techniques. He is extremely adept at working with Veneers, invisible fillings , Crowns ,Bridges while Smile designing and Smile Make overs are his forte  .Over the years he has  applied  sound scientific and evidence based knowledge in the field of Restorative and Cosmetic dentistry .

Languages known :Proficient in English , Hindi , Persian ,Arabic and Marathi. Multilingual indeed!

Interests : Travel , Golf and he is extremely passionate about his Harley Davidson

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Dr.Yash Bichu B.D.S,M.D.S (Orthodontics & Dento facial Orthopaedics ) joins the team as a Specialist Orthodontist with an experience of 7 years .His specialisation includes preventive/interceptive orthodontics in children & contemporary /aesthetic treatment for adults.He is currently a certified provider of 3D Ortholine, ClearPath and Invisalign Clear Aligner system. He is also trained in manual & multiple CAD-CAM based Lingual Orthodontic appliance systems including German Incognito Braces.

Having completed his BDS from MUHS, India and MDS from GDC,GU,India as a Gold medalist, Dr Yash has thereafter completed an advanced training in Lingual Orthodontics, Micro Implant Anchorage and Surgical Orthodontics at the Yonsei University, South Korea. He recently completed a mini residency stint at the prestigious UConn Dental School, University of Connecticut, USA to further hone his orthodontic skills for accelerated invisible treatment options for adult patients.

Dr Yash has been invited as a speaker at Orthodontic conferences like the 8th Asia Pacific Orthodontic Society Conference, where he presented a novel approach to management of dental crowding- “Mandibular single incisor extraction- a middle of the road approach”.

Dr Yash has now progressed beyond an extensive clinical practice & has to his credit, books and articles in international scientific journals including the World Journal of Orthodontics. He is currently, the Assistant Editor of the Journal of Dental Practice & Medical Sciences and has been serving as an International Reviewer for the prestigious US based Angle Orthodontist journal.

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Dr Ali Heidari
Specialist in Orthodontics, Dentofacial Orthopedics, MSC in Dental Laser therapy, (Italy), MAAO, MEOS, MWFO.MISLA

Dr Ali Heidari , our Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics has 18 years of experience in the field of Orthodontics. Over the course of his career, he has treated more than 4000 patients in a wide range of dental and jaws deformity and patients with facial cleft (cleft LIP and Palate) using the latest techniques with functional removable and fixed Appliances.

His experience, research and higher education with Incognito (lingual technique), laser therapy and temporary anchorage devices (TAD system) make him very effective in Non-surgical approach to treatment and he also has a CBCT certification as a part of his dental implant certification. Besides , he is a Certified provider of Invisalign®, Inman Aligner, Clevalign and, ECligner which is a new brace less technique for treating patients.

Dr Heidari is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Iranian Orthodontic Society, European orthodontic society (MEOS), the World Federation of Orthodontists. (MWFO), International society for medical application (ISLA),

Dr. Ali specializes in treating children with preventive and interceptive orthodontics, and adults with invisible and surgical orthodontics using the latest self-ligating systems such as the Smart clip (3M) and the Damon system. He is also certified as a Carriere® Motion™ Appliance user for Class II and Class III patients combined with using the latest new braces ( Carriere SLX self-ligating ) that is an advanced technique for treating patients for non-surgical protocol.

Additionally, Ali has MSc (Master of Science) in Dental laser therapy from University of Genoa, Italy, since 2016.This new approach ensures superlative results for smile design and surgical gums procedures without any pain and bleeding .

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Dr. Shyam S Bhat is a Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, and has an experience of 8 years. He is also a Member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and is one of the few Surgeons who has attained the Associate Fellowship Credential from the Academy.

After having completed his Bachelors degree in Dentistry, he pursued his Masters in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the prestigious AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in Mangalore,India . He soon realised his passion of working in Dental Implantology, and has spent 6 months in Smile USA, New Jersey, perfecting the art and science of Implant Dentistry.

He has several publications to his credit in reputed journals.

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He specialises in reconstructive surgery of the upper and lower jaws, especially for rehabilitation with dental implants. He is also the specialist who handles wisdom teeth removals and difficult extractions.

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Having graduated from the prestigious Manipal University in India Dr. Neha went on to complete her Post graduation in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics in the same institute in 2013.

For over 5 years she was part of a well known corporate hospital in India, before starting her career in Dubai.

As a Specialist Endodontist she believes in perfection and manages complicated root canal cases with ease, imparting a pain free dental treatment to her patients. As a clinician, she is professional, friendly and works enthusiastically keeping pace with the advancements and changing scenarios in the dental field.

Areas of interest: Micro-endodontics, Laser endodontics, Re-treatment cases.

Passionate about: Academics, Teaching, Reading. And in case you thought I was a nerd – let me tell you I love to sketch and am a Marathon runner since I was 15.

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Having graduated from the University of Manchester, UK in 2010,   Dr. Sandhya received a Diploma of Membership of Joint Dental Faculties from the The Royal College of Surgeons of England and completed a 1 year certificate course in Cosmetic Dentistry & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry.

She has also worked as a General dentist in mixed NHS and Private practices in London and enjoys all aspects of dentistry, treating  both children and adults.

Dr. Sandhya is proficient in the following disciplines within dentistry:

• Preventative dentistry (fissure sealants, fluoride application, diet advice and oral hygiene instructions)

• Restorative dentistry (composite fillings, root canal treatments, onlays, crowns and bridge work)
• Prosthodontics (Full and Partial dentures)
• Aesthetic dentistry (teeth whitening and porcelain veneers)
• Simple extractions
• Periodontal Treatment (Scale and polish and root surface debridement)

Languages : Fluent in English and Gujarati .Speaks basic Hindi and French.

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Interests Enjoys travel and experiencing different cultures. Passionate about playing sports and keeping fit and healthy.

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Dr. Mays Al-Ajeel, General Dentist, graduated from Charles University in 2011 and went on to receive the Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Dr. Mays has spent 5 years in the UK in NHS and private practices including 1 year of work in the Oral Surgery and Maxillofacial department .In Dubai since 2017, she has worked long hours and collected a lot of local experience within the Dental department of a leading hospital.

Interests :
Dr Mays treats both,children and adults and is experienced in all fields of general dentistry with a special interest in Cosmetic & Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry having completed a Certificate course in these fields.

Her repertoire includes

– Restorative dentistry (composite fillings, root-canal treatments, crown & bridge work)

– Prosthodontics (full and partial dentures)

– Preventative dentistry (Fissure sealants, Fluoride application, diet and oral hygiene advice)

– Simple extractions

– Periodontal treatment (Scale and Polish and root planing treatment)

– Dental aesthetics (Teeth whitening and Veneers)

– Treatment of anxious and phobic patients

Personal interests: An ace at tennis and a passionate painter

Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic

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Anuja Singh , B .P.T, PG D.R.PT  specializes in various Manual Therapy techniques and has a special interest in Sports Rehabilitation.

She has completed  her Post Graduate qualification from the prestigious All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in India, and brings over 12 years of clinical experience.

Her special interests lie in

Rehabilitation of sports injuries

Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal cases

Post-operative rehabilitation especially orthopaedic cases.

Functional bandages and ortheses

Work related skeletal disorders

Taping

Dry needling

Thera Band exercises

Manual therapy

Neurodynamics

Anuja has authored articles in fitness magazines, lectured at fitness academies, and conducted all kinds of workshops for ergonomics and work related skeletal disorders.

She treats on the basis of body mechanics and their principles, exclusively with her hands using simple exercises, without help of any machines.

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“Dr Carlo will see you even if you have had an apple today.”

Dr. Carlo Lavalle, graduated in Lima – Perú as a Medical Doctor in 2007. He gained immense experience by treating a multitude of patients in the rural areas of Lima and developed his skills as a community and family-oriented physician there.

He went on to complete his Family Medicine Specialist residency in Ciudad Real, Spain in 2010 and then acquired a lot of experience as a Home care, Occupational and Emergency room physician in hospitals with responsibilities that included medical and surgical emergencies.

Dr. Lavalle believes strongly in evidence-based, personalized and preventative care to his patients and his experience across various disciplines in South America and Europe keeps him in good stead .

Amongst other treatments, Dr. Carlo has a special interest in
– Internal medicine
– Management of acute and chronic diseases
– Preventive medicine
– Health screening tests for adults and children

In the UAE since 2019, Dr. Carlo has been a General Practitioner at a very famous Family medicine clinic in Jumeirah and a chain of hospital / Clinics in Dubai before joining the Apex Clinics Group to supplement the Family medicine department .

What you didn’t know about him : His handwriting defies the “stereotypical” doctor handwriting . Its actually very good !

Languages spoken: English and Spanish

Location: Dubai Motor City

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Having completed her MSc at the University of Cape Town – South Africa, Dr. Yolande moved continents and went on to pursue her Doctor of Medicine ( 2011- 2014 ) at the University of Melbourne in Australia.

This was followed by her Specialist training in Family Medicine (General Practice Fellowship (RACGP) from 2016 to 2019.

During this journey, she gained experience in varied fields of family medicine which included General Medicine, Rehabilitation, Colorectal Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatric Emergency, and Emergency.

Her passion was to be involved with the community and she fuelled it by working for the last 5 years in Melbourne, Gold Coast, and other regional towns in Australia, in both hospitals and General practice.

Her last stint was as a full-time General Practitioner at My New Life Centre in Queensland before moving to the sunny shores of the UAE at Apex Medical Clinics, Dubai.

What you didn’t know about her: An avid adventure freak, she recently trekked up Mount Kenya for an expedition medicine course.

Languages spoken: English and Afrikaans

Location:  Motor City

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Dr. Azza Dafalla , General Dentist, is extremely academically inclined and went on to complete her Masters in Conservative Dentistry after completing her Bachelors of Dental Surgery with flying colors.

After graduation, she received extensive training in all aspects of dentistry including

a. A Post Graduate Certificate Program in Aesthetic Dentistry from the University of Minnesota ,USA.

b. American Academy of Implant Dentistry Maxi course from California, USA

c. American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

d. Invisalign Clear Aligner Course

e. Lecturing in Operative Dentistry & Dental Materials for Undergraduate dental students .

In Dubai since 2016, Dr. Azza has worked as a General Dentist, largely in the field of family dentistry , performing all kind of procedures for patients of all ages, with a special interest in Oral rehabilitation.

Not one to take a break , she is pursuing her Fellowship currently.

Managing a great work life balance, Dr. Azza makes time to read voraciously and spend time with her two lovely daughters practicing diamond painting .

Languages spoken: English , Arabic

Currently seeing patients at the Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) branch.

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Dr. Sarah Shahien, General Dentist, completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dentistry in Alexandria University, Egypt, and served in various government hospitals and private clinics in Egypt for 6 years.

After her move to Dubai in 2017, Dr. Sarah practiced Family dentistry in a private clinic before joining Oasis Dental Care which was acquired by the Apex Clinics Group in 2020.

Proficient in all aspects of general dentistry, she is a firm believer in pain-free dentistry. Her excellent communication skills with patients give her a huge advantage in handling anxious patients of all ages with ease.

Amongst other procedures and treatments, Dr. Sarah is passionate about

• Restorative dentistry (composite fillings, onlays, inlays , crowns and bridge work)
• Prosthodontics
• Extractions
• Root canal treatment
• Dentistry for children

What you didn’t know about Dr. Sara : When she is not tending to her 5 year old daughter , she loves sport- with basketball and football being her favorite ( what did you expect if she’s from the land of Mo Salah ! )

Languages spoken: English and Arabic

Currently seeing patients at the Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC ) Branch.

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Dr. Navin Suresh, General Dentist, completed his Bachelor’s degree in Dental surgery from India’s leading University in Chennai. He went on to complete a Master’s degree in Oral Cancer Research from the University of Dundee, Scotland .UK.

He has vast experience, working in clinics in India and the UK before he arrived in the UAE in 2016. Proficient in general dentistry procedures, Dr. Navin has a keen interest in

Scaling and polishing
Root canals
Simple and complex extractions
Restorative dentistry (composite fillings, onlays, inlays, crowns and bridgework)
Prosthodontics
Dental emergencies and pain management.

What you didn’t know about Dr. Navin: Besides a passion for cooking and baking, he is an aspiring Botanical artist and has some interesting works to his credit.

Languages spoken: English, Malayalam, Tamil, and a smattering of Tagalog

Currently seeing patients at the Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC ) Branch

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A Masters in Pediatric and Preventive dentistry, Dr. Hashmit Kaur ( General Dentist – Pediatrics ) joins the Apex Dental team to provide a soft, gentle and caring touch to our children’s smiles.

Having completed her Bachelor’s degree , Dr. Hashmit chose to major in Pedodontics from one of the most coveted dental colleges of North India, SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Amritsar. In Dubai , she has been practicing at a well-known clinic prior to joining us.

There’s a distinct advantage in tackling dental concerns at the’ teething stage’ and Dr. Hashmit blends in perfectly with the rest of our team to take a holistic approach to dentistry ( including needs of children of determination ) .She is trained and equipped to see children from the onset of their first tooth all the way to their teenage years .A firm believer of Myofunctional Therapy, she believes in channeling the natural growth of the child’s jaws to eliminate most commonly encountered habits that children display that has adverse effects on their dentition. Besides routine dentistry, she is adept with procedures like pediatric root canals (RCT ) , pediatric crowns, functional appliances and Myo braces besides pre orthodontic treatments.

Managing children in the dental chair has its own challenges and Dr. Hashmit invariably makes an attempt to reach the core of the patient’s heart before she reaches the root of the tooth. A firm believer in pain free dentistry , she insists on an educative discourse with the parents whilst making it a 3F experience ( fun, friendly, firm ) for the child .

What you wouldn’t know : She is a trained Classical singer and on a good day – you could have the privilege of listening to some melodious tunes from her – entirely on us !

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A Gold Medalist in her Bachelors of Dental Studies, in Bangalore India ,Dr. Mona  went on to pursue her Masters in Endodontics and Restorative dentistry from the prestigious Army College of Dental Sciences, India.  As a Resident Endodontist, she was presented with the “Best Post Graduate Resident” by the Area Commander of the Indian Army.

Dr. Mona is well-versed in complex root canal therapy, re-treatment endodontics, composite restorations, aesthetic enhancement procedures, and periapical surgeries. She believes that as a clinician it is very important to evolve with changing times and advancing technology. For this, she regularly attends workshops and conferences internationally to stay updated with new advances in the field of Dentistry.

Dr. Mona was awarded the best scientific research paper in Asia- Pacific Endodontic Confederation (APEC) and has also been awarded the “Best case” for Surgical Endodontics by IACDE/ IES. She is the author of numerous research publications in renowned international journals and is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about providing the best dental care to all of her patients

Dr. Mona has worked as a Consultant Endodontist & Cosmetic dentist with Clove Dental – India’s largest corporate chain with more than 350 clinics in various cities all over India before shifting base to Dubai.

Personal Interests: Whoever said, “Dentistry is an art as much as it is a science “ wasn’t too far away from the truth. Dr. Mona is a passionate artist and spends her free time indulging in painting and music.

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Dr. Sylvain Mosca studied dental surgery at the University of Nice in France and graduated with Honors in his Doctoral Research thesis. He further specialized in Endodontic treatment as well as 3D Ceramic restoration utilizing the CEREC system.

Having started his career in 1996, Dr. Mosca ran his own practice in Beausoleil before moving into Dubai in 2016 and has worked in reputed clinics since then.

He is passionate about Aesthetic/ Cosmetic dentistry and uses state of the art technology to innovate revolutionary treatment methods for his patients.

With his 23 years of professional experience, Dr. Mosca is a strong addition to our Dental team.

Dr. Mosca is a father of three sons, enjoys his music and is a sports fanatic (Football, tennis, squash, and athletics )

Languages spoken: French, Italian, and English

Not many people know : He qualified in the 4×100 meter relay in the France National Championships.

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Dr. Khushboo Motwani – Specialist Orthodontist.

Having completed her Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics from the esteemed Manipal University, Mangalore, India, she worked for a well-known multi-specialty dental clinic in India before moving to Dubai in 2016

She specializes in contemporary orthodontic treatment for children and adults and has a keen interest and experience of treating jaw discrepancies at a younger age for better function and stable results. She is a certified provider for Invisalign Clear Aligners.

Dr. Khushboo firmly believes that the success of an orthodontic treatment highly depends on a healthy patient-doctor relationship and works on making each orthodontic visit highly interactive and informative.

Besides work – she enjoys being in her garden, tending to her plants and is a passionate painter as well.

What nobody knows about her : She loves gardening and takes great pride in her vegetable patch which she rears personally in good weather and bad !

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Specialist Periodontist, Dr. Kinjal Raval .

Having completed her bachelor and Masters in India’s premier Dental education institution Dr.Raval started practicing in 2013 and moved to Dubai 2 years ago.

As a Specialist Periodontist, Dr. Raval brings to the team an expertise in diagnosis and treatment of gum diseases by both non-surgical and surgical methods She also provides aesthetic gum treatments in cases of recession, around implants, pre and post orthodontics, and prosthetic purposes.

Amongst others, Dr.Raval is proficient at the following dental procedures:

– Treatment of bleeding gums

-Laser-assisted painless procedures including teeth whitening.

– Deep cleaning / subgingival scaling

-Root planning

-Curettage

-Flap surgery

-Esthetic crown lengthening for excessive gum exposure

-Depigmentation

-Mucogingival surgery for root coverage, frenum relocation with or without laser

Dr. Kinjal believes in a simple practice of “patient first” by giving exemplary care and the best possible treatment to each patient.

Languages known: English, Hindi, and Gujarati

Interests: Loves travel, trekking, and outdoor activity.

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