Zara Akhavan
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Highly accomplished Cosmetic and Family Dentist at Mediclinic Dubai Mall with 21 years of international clinical experience across Dubai, Canada, and the United States. Practices comprehensive dental care for patients from 1 year on wards, including those who have been under my care continuously since 2006. Having lived in various parts of the world I am dedicated to the community, with 20 years of committed philanthropic support for the Dubai Center for Special Needs. Expertly skilled in smile makeovers, advanced cosmetic treatments, and Invisalign. Renowned for exceptional interpersonal skills that quickly establish trust, making nervous and anxious patients of all ages feel calm and relaxed. Consistently maintained 5-star Google patient reviews on both Dubai Mall Website and Mediclinic Google site.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cosmetic & Family Dentist
Mediclinic Dubai Mall
Dubai, UAE
01.2017 - 11.2025
- Provided comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dental care for patients of all ages, including smile makeovers, veneers, crowns, and bridges, cosmetic fillings (inlays/onlays), whitening, and Invisalign treatment.
- Consistently maintained 5-star Google patient reviews, significantly increasing patient numbers of all ages and contributing to clinic growth.
Cosmetic & Family Dentist
HealthBay Dental Clinic
Dubai, UAE
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Provided comprehensive cosmetic and restorative dental care for patients of all ages.
- Championed strict infection control and improved scheduling efficiency.
- Set up Dental department to assess future expansion into Dentistry
Cosmetic & Family Dentist
Emirates Hospital & Cosmesurge Clinics
Dubai
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Delivered cosmetic and restorative treatments with strong aesthetic outcomes.
- Served high-profile international patient groups.
- Performed whitening, veneers, bonding, and restorative rehabilitation.
Cosmetic & GP Dentist
Dr. Akel's Dental Clinic (now GMC Clinics)
Dubai
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Performed crowns, bridges, extractions, cosmetic and general restorative work.
- Built long-term patient relationships, maintaining continuous patient loyalty since 2006.
- Played a key role in clinic expansion and reputation.
Education
AGD – Advanced General Dentistry -
University of Maryland Dental Clinic
Baltimore, USA 01.2004 - 01.2005
DMD – Doctor of Dental Medicine -
McGill University
Montreal, Canada 01.2000 - 01.2004
B.Sc. Physiology -
McGill University
Montreal, Canada 01.1996 - 01.2000
Skills
- Cosmetic dentistry - Complete smile makeovers and Hollywood smile
- Porcelain veneers and laminates
- All ceramic and zirconium crowns and bridges
- Composite fillings and metal-free restorations, inlays and on lays
- Teeth whitening, Mouth guards, Sports denistry
- Replacement of teeth with fixed or removable prosthesis -complete and partial dentures
- Preventative dentistry- sealants and fluoride for pediatric patients
- Hygiene therapy, scaling-polishing and stain removal and treatment of halitosis (bad breath)
- Treatment of emergencies and non-surgical dental extractions
- Oral cancer screening
- Digital Imaging, Intraoral scanners, Dental software D4W and Bayamty
Certification
- Canadian President’s Award
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- UAE Dental Association
- Annual attendee of AEEDC Dubai, CAPP Conferences, and cosmetic dentistry workshops
- BLS – Basic Life Support Certification
References
References available upon request.
Leadership & Philanthropy & Community Service
Dubai Centre for Special Needs, Dubai, 20 years of committed voluntary support to the Dubai Centre for Special Needs., Chairwoman of Parents Association, FDC – Dubai College 2024- Present., Annual Dental health speaker at Dubai College and have been speakers at Dubai English Speaking School, Dubai American Academy and multiple schools.
Mentorship
- Provide annual shadowing opportunities for aspiring high school dental students (4–5 students) since 2021 contributing to early professional development and community education.
- Coaching and mentoring of high school students on higher education and career decision making
Timeline
Cosmetic & Family Dentist
Mediclinic Dubai Mall
01.2017 - 11.2025
Cosmetic & Family Dentist
HealthBay Dental Clinic
01.2017 - 01.2021
Cosmetic & Family Dentist
Emirates Hospital & Cosmesurge Clinics
01.2012 - 01.2017
Cosmetic & GP Dentist
Dr. Akel's Dental Clinic (now GMC Clinics)
01.2006 - 01.2011
AGD – Advanced General Dentistry -
University of Maryland Dental Clinic
01.2004 - 01.2005
DMD – Doctor of Dental Medicine -
McGill University
01.2000 - 01.2004
B.Sc. Physiology -
McGill University
01.1996 - 01.2000