Asmaa Khawar
Abu Dhabi,Abu Dhabi
Summary
An accomplished and highly trained orthodontist with 3 years of specialized training through the SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program, following over 8 years of experience in general dentistry. Proficient in treating patients of all ages for orthodontic care — from preventive and interceptive treatments to growth modification, adult orthodontics, and orthognathic cases. Committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and achieving optimal outcomes through advanced techniques and collaborative treatment planning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Orthodontic Resident
SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program
Abu Dhabi
09.2022 - 09.2025
During my residency, I gained extensive hands-on experience with a variety of orthodontic treatments, including:
- Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, including the establishment of long-term retention goals for maintaining treatment results, ensuring individualized care and optimal outcomes.
- Application of advanced orthodontic techniques using TADs (orthodontic miniscrews as Temporary Anchorage Devices) and a wide range of orthodontic fixed and removable appliances for managing various malocclusions and complex cases.
- Growth modification, interceptive orthodontic treatments for younger patients, comprehensive adult orthodontic care, and the management of orthognathic cases.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in managing complex cases, including cleft palate, periodontally compromised, prosthesis-orthodontic need patients, and pre-surgical orthodontics for orthognathic surgery patients.
GP Dentist
VPS Health Care
Abu Dhabi
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered general dental care and comprehensive dental treatment to adult and young patients.
Dental Surgeon
Ministry of Health
Buraimi
05.2013 - 12.2021
- Performed a wide range of dental procedures and minor dental surgeries in a high-volume setting, ensuring quality and efficiency for out-clinic patients at Buraimi Polyclinic.
- Covered on-call duties to manage dental emergency cases at Buraimi Hospital.
Volunteer
Estijabah
Abu Dhabi
06.2020 - 08.2020
COVID-19 Centre/ Estijabah.
- Contributed to COVID-19 response efforts by providing essential care and support for isolation, collecting the results of COVID-19 tests, and tracking positive cases.
Intern Dentist
Ministry of Health
Muscat
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Completed a year-long internship, gaining hands-on experience in various dental specialities.
Education
SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program - Orthodontics
SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program
09/2022 - 09/2025
Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) -
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
UK 09/2019 -
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
Oman Dental College
07/2006 - 12/2012
Skills
- Bilingual [Arabic / English]
- Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Diagnostic testing and interpretation
- Medical policy adherence
- Pain management
- Clinical assessment
- Empathetic communication
- Patient confidentiality
- Clinical instruction
Courses, Conferences, and Training
- 1-year international program in Orthodontics, Straight wire Technique: the MacLaughlin-Bennett treatment philosophy of the MB 5.0: 3 modules in Macedonia & Germany.
- ONE DAY HANDS-ON COURSE ON MIA held on 2nd December 2024 at Education Centre IDA-Bombay Branch, Mumbai, India.
- 17th WMIA CONGRESS MUMBAI 2024, held on 30 Nov – 1 Dec.
- Academic and Clinical Excellence (ACE) in Orthodontics Course: 110 hours of postgraduate teaching in Orthodontics (Online)
- CAD/CAM Digital & Oral Facial Aesthetics, 37th International Dental ConfEx, Dubai, November 15-16, 2024.
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate, Abu Dhabi, August 2024
- Online Revision Course for Membership in Orthodontics, 1st- 4th Nov 2023
- Sectional vs Continuous Archwire: Best of Both Worlds, Dubai, November 2023
- Simply Ortho Annual Meeting, Dubai, November 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Course, SEHA, Abu Dhabi, September 2023
- Orthodontics from A-Z, India, March 2023
- Dental Traumatology Day, Oman, February 2015
- AEEDC, Dubai, 2011, 2012, and 2015
- Clinical Decision Making in Restorative Dentistry, July 2014, Oman
- Dental Implant Workshop, June 2012, Oman
- 7th Gulf Dental Association Conference, November 2010, Oman
· Dentine Hypersensitivity by Oman Dental Society, October 2010
Qualifications Awarded and Research Work
- Currently, working on a quality project titled “Evaluation of the Multidisciplinary Joint Clinic for Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Surgery.” Mafraq Dental Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Waiting for IRB approval to conduct research titled “Dimensional Changes in the Dental Arches During Orthodontic Treatment with Prefabricated NiTi Arch Wires” At Seha/AHS clinics, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Participation in research on the prevalence and treatment modalities of root caries: a retrospective and cross-sectional study conducted with the Oman Dental College research team in Muscat, Oman.
- Certificates of thanks and appreciation from the Directorate of General Health Services, Buraimi Governorate, for the GCC Unified Week for the Promotion of Oral and Dental Health, March 2019.
- Certificates of thanks and appreciation from the Al Khoudh Health Centre, Directorate General Health Services, Muscat, Oman, in 2014.
- Certificate of Achievement for highest result in Statistics during the first year of study at Oman Dental College, 2006/2007.
- Certificate of Achievement for highest result in Anatomy during the first year of study at Oman Dental College, 2006/2007.
Timeline
Orthodontic Resident
SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program
09.2022 - 09.2025
GP Dentist
VPS Health Care
06.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Estijabah
06.2020 - 08.2020
Intern Dentist
Ministry of Health
09.2013 - 08.2014
Dental Surgeon
Ministry of Health
05.2013 - 12.2021
SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program - Orthodontics
SEHA Orthodontic Residency Program
09/2022 - 09/2025
Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) -
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
09/2019 -
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) -
Oman Dental College
07/2006 - 12/2012
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