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

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.

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.

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

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.

Having secured a Bachelors of Dental Surgery from Maharashtra University, India in 2015, Dr. Nicole moved into private practice in various clinics in the commercial capital of India, Mumbai.

Working independently on patients tirelessly , she amassed an invaluable experience within the realm of general dentistry under the observation of leading Dental practitioners of the region.

Perseverance, hard work , skill and destiny brought her to the Gulf where she started her stint with a reputed private clinic in Jumeirah.

Extremely affable and detail oriented in her approach she has a keen interest in Restorative and Aesthetic Dentistry aiming to soothe the discomfort of her patients with a steady hand ,sound knowledge and exceptional wit.

Proficient at
– Preventative dentistry (fissure sealants, fluoride application, diet advice and oral hygiene instructions)
– Restorative dentistry (composite fillings, root canal treatments, onlays, crowns and bridge work)
– Aesthetic dentistry (Prophylaxis , teeth whitening procedures and composite veneers)
– Simple extractions

Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi

Interests: A leisurely baker and an aspirant globe trotter.

Dr. Vishaka, a veteran Dentist, boasting 16 years of experience practicing dentistry. A graduate of a Bachelors of Dentistry from the highly distinguished Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital in India.
Having worked in several well-known clinics in both Mumbai & Dubai, she has amassed a wealth of practical knowledge which has enabled her to provide quality personalized patient care.
Scared of the dentist? Never fear, Dr. Vishaka is here! The embodiment of patience, compassion and joviality, she will ensure the safety of your smile.

Proficiencies:
Root Canal Treatments (Painless)
Veneers & Cosmetic Dentistry
Crowns & Bridges
Dentures
Extractions (Surgical & Normal)
Pediatric Dentistry
Minor Soft Tissue Restorations

Ooof That’s a lot!

What you don’t know: A linguist of sorts – she’s picked up Arabic on the job and is fluent in functional Arabic

Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and functional Arabic

Dr. Dal was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia in 2002 and practiced for 19 years. She is an active member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.

Dr. Dal is highly experienced and proficient in all aspects of general dentistry, including fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and cosmetic treatment. She is an excellent communicator and welcomes any and all questions you may have about your dental health.

What you didn’t know: Dr. Dal recently moved to Dubai with her husband and 2 children. She enjoys spending time outdoors with them, every chance she can get!

Languages spoken: English, Punjabi

Dr. Jay as he is known, is a British dentist with over 12 years of experience in both Private and NHS practices, providing both cosmetic and family dentistry. He has recently moved to Dubai from Newcastle Upon Tyne where he graduated (with Merit) in clinical dentistry in 2009.

He loves working with patients of all ages and different backgrounds and takes a patient-centric approach to all treatments. He is a modern-thinking clinician with particular interest in providing cosmetic and minimally invasive restorative dentistry, utilizing all the modern and contemporary techniques to give his patients the teeth and smile they desire.

Dr. Jay also has a post graduate qualification in healthcare teaching and has mentored many new dental graduates in the UK.
He has attended countless postgraduate training courses to further his expertise and is proficient in:

* Veneers
* Crowns and bridges
* Smile makeovers
* Preventive and Restorative Dentistry
* Root Canal Treatments
* Teeth whitening and other cosmetic dentistry
* Extractions
* Scaling & Polishing
* Pediatric Dentistry

What you didn’t know: He is a father to two children and loves to travel with his family. He enjoys going to the gym, watching his football team Newcastle and is currently enjoying exploring the UAE.

Languages known: English , Punjabi

Dr. Arshi spent her childhood in Dubai and relocated to India to pursue her education in Dental medicine. Having completed her BDS degree from the prestigious DY Patil School of Dentistry, she went on to complete her Masters in the field of Prosthodontics.

Apart from having an overall experience of 4 years in routine dentistry, she has worked extensively on full mouth rehabilitations, implant prosthesis, fixed and removable prosthesis. Besides clinical skills, Dr. Arshi has been involved in research and has more than 12 publications indexed in Pubmed, Scopus and other databases.

Languages known: English, Hindi, Urdu, functional Arabic

Interests: Travel and cooking up a storm

Having graduated from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2015, Dr Rashmi packs in 7 years of experience in what she calls the “art of dentistry ”

Her eye for detail, gentle yet firm touch and jovial disposition makes her your ‘Go To Dentist’. She loves to educate her patients on the various options of treatment available and make them super comfortable before they begin.

Her fields of interest include:
Aesthetic Restorations,
Composite fillings,
Crowns and bridges,
Scaling polishing and preventive dentistry,
Teeth whitening,
Routine extractions.

Languages – Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Marathi.

Interests – Loves to travel ,loves nature, likes music and can pack in a punch at the gym

What you didn’t know about her – She enjoys “Airline perks” having married an airline professional and has a bag packed – to travel at the drop of a hat . But that’s subject to getting leave of absence from work !

Dr. Cristina is a graduate from UPF university in Brazil in their batch of 2005. With 17 years of clinical experience, she acquired two postgraduate degrees, Endodontics from PUC – Parana in 2008 and Aesthetic Dentistry from Univale, more recently .

She moved with her family from Brazil more than 5 years back but continued with her passion for her profession and craft .

Her expertise lies in
-Preventive and Restorative Dentistry
-Endodontics
-Crowns, bridges , inlays , onlays and veneers
-Simple extractions
– Teeth Whitening
– Periodontal treatment

What you didn’t know about her: She is a native Portuguese speaker but has worked hard over the years to learn English from scratch to be able to qualify for and practice dentistry in a foreign country .

Languages spoken: Fluent in Portuguese and intermediate in English and Spanish

Dr Pratik Premjani ,an extremely caring professional who focuses on care and humane values in patient care , graduated with honors from Mumbai and completed his MSc in Orthodontics from the European University, Dubai with a Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics from Malmo University Sweden. Not content with a single specialization, he went on to complete a MBA in Healthcare Science from Sikkim Manipal University, India.

Having practiced since 2013 in the UAE with a leading chain of dental clinics, he brings along 7 years of experience and is credited to be
1. One of the few Invisalign Platinum Providers in UAE.
2. A certificate holder in Lingual Orthodontics from the Incognito System .
Very well versed with modern techniques like Damon, TADs (mini screws), Functional Appliance, Adult and Preventive Orthodontics, Dr. Pratik is literally learnt and taught on the job – having served as an ASSISTANT Professor in Orthodontics in DHCC.

Always focused on clinical excellence and research, he has 9 Publications in Orthodontic journals like Seminars in Orthodontics, Journal of Clinical Orthodontics (JCO) and Asia pacific Orthodontic Trends journal and an active member of the WFO, AAO and Emirates Orthodontic Society.

What’s new : Currently he is well on his way to add another feather in his cap and is pursuing an additional PhD in Orthodontics.

What you didn’t know about him : Dr. Premjani is a doting dad to an eighteen month old. When he is not in the surgery, he would be found teaching her the “Dental Alphabet “ –which goes A for amalgam, B for braces , C for crowns …….. 🙂

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 !

Children are not miniature adults. They are individuals in transition whose growth into adulthood should be supported, encouraged, and facilitated.

Apex is your Dental home and our Specialist Pediatric Dentist- Dr. Shweta Nihalani provides an ongoing assessment of your child’s oral and dental health, monitors your child’s needs and provides advice and treatment to ensure your child’s wellbeing. From teething infants, peer appalled teenagers, to aspirant young adults, she has a little something for them all

Having completed her Bachelors in Dental Surgery (B.D.S) in 2006 in India ,she went on to do her Master’s degree (M.D.S) in Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry in 2012 after a few years in private practise.

Her Post graduation involved training in
– Handling of pre-cooperative, apprehensive to phobic children/ adolescents including differently abled children
– Restorative procedures
– Endodontic procedures including root canals
– Treatment of traumatic injuries
– Orthodontic treatment (space maintainers, regainers & habit breaking appliances).
– Preventive dentistry

Upon completing her post-graduation, she practised as a private practitioner and Consultant Paediatric Dentist in a private hospital and a few clinics in Delhi NCR before she moved to Dubai in early 2020. . A passionate proponent of MIPD (Minimally invasive Paediatric Dentistry ), she is a firm believer in inculcating good dietary habits in children to prevent occurrence of oral diseases and conservation of tooth structure.

An academic at heart , she has published papers in reputed national journals and has also been Senior Faculty in Dental College for 4 years. She has also presented papers at various National Conferences, Conventions & CDE programs. She is a life Member of Indian Society of Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry, life Member of Indian Dental Association and has done Hands–on Course in Nitrous oxide-oxygen sedation

What you wouldn’t know about her : A gym enthusiast , travel freak and a hands on mom – she believes that “ Dentistry begins at home “. She has used a  “Space maintainer “ to great effect.- being a mother to 2 lovely daughters – a teenager and a toddler.

Languages Known : English, Hindi , Sindhi and a language of patience

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 !

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.

A Post graduate from the prestigious A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences in India, Dr. Akshaya has over 10 years of exclusive experience in the fields of oral Surgery and Dental implants while holding the rare honor of being an Associate fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Her work experience in diverse private and government organisations in the sub continent and Gulf region has enriched her career beyond bounds.

At the Apex Clinics Group, she will be treating patients for surgical and complex extractions of infected and wisdom teeth in addition to simple and complex Implant treatments.

Languages known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada and Tulu . Multilingual isn’t she ?

What many don’t know: She’s an ardent animal lover and her ‘Mojo’ is a rescued Golden Retriever Saluki mix who she loves beyond measure.

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.

Dr. Ihab William Atie holds a Master’s degree from the Lebanese university in Lebanon in Endodontics ( Root canal treatment) and he is also into cosmetic dentistry with 20 years of experience.

Having practiced in the UAE for the last 12 years, Dr. Ihab considers patient comfort and procedure efficacy to be of utmost importance.

Besides his core specialty , Dr. Ihab is proficient with

• Restorative dentistry
• Crowns ,Veneers and Bridges
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Extractions

Languages known: Mother tongue is Arabic . Fluent in English and French

What you didn’t know about him: He loves spending time under water ! Yes – he is a passionate diver and an ardent film maker as well.

Having completed her Post graduation in Periodontics in 2014, Dr. Akansha started her practice in Mumbai ,the largest commercial city of India. The sheer volumes of patients she saw over her extended period of education and later in private practice gave us the confidence to onboard her into the Apex Team when she moved here after marriage in 2022.

As a Specialist Periodontist, who has also extensively practiced General dentistry, Dr. Akansha , brings to the team an expertise in diagnosis and treatment of oral and 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.

Besides routine General Dentistry she is proficient at the following dental procedures:
– Treatment of bleeding gums
– Periodontal Surgeries
– Deep cleaning / subgingival scaling
– Root planing
– Curettage
– Cosmetic dentistry
– Esthetic crown lengthening for excessive gum exposure
– Depigmentation
– Mucogingival surgery for root coverage, frenum relocation with or without laser

Interests: Avid Trekker and an outdoor enthusiast.

Languages known: English, Hindi, and Marathi

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

Dr Ritul Agarwal is a distinguished Prosthodontist and implantologist with over 11 years of experience. He completed his Masters from the reputed Saveetha University in 2011 in India following which he was awarded the prestigious Membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh after clearing a series of examinations in 2011.

Having worked with Dubai Health Authority and a multinational chain for over 10 years, he was awarded the Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (FDS), the highest recognition for a dentist by the College.

He has also been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of International Congress of Oral Implantology and Membership in Prosthodontics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Glasgow and is now an examiner for the Royal College, a position held by very few.

He offers full scope of prosthodontic and implantology procedures, including fixed and removable dentures, implant supported teeth etc. His passion lies in the field of Implant Dentistry and esthetic dentistry including veneers and smile designing, ceramic crowns , indirect adhesive dentistry and holistic dentistry.

Languages: English, Hindi .

Something you didn’t know: Dr. Ritul is a passionate musician and very proficient with the guitar and piano. In an attempt to give back – he imparts online and hands on training to budding dentists.