The Team

Title and specialty

Dr. Banna Sado, the head of Barbara dental polyclinic, is also a qualified specialist orthodontist.

Bio

Dr. Banna Sado is a seasonal Orthodontist with over 30 years of experience and a long triumphant track record history in the U.A.E.; you can always count on him to put a smile on your face.  His specialty involves correcting teeth alignment and jaw relationships to improve the general appearance of patient's teeth, kids and adults alike. Dr. Sado offers various kinds of appliances for Orthodontic treatment, such as lingual braces, Invisalign, sapphire, ceramic and metal braces, retainer checkups, oral surgery consultations, etc. He has been a Resident in the Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University, Japan, and a Resident in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kyushu University, Japan. He graduated from Dental Faculty, Damascus University in July 1981, Syria, and did his Postgraduate Course in Faculty of Dentistry from Kyushu University in March 1986, Japan

Certifications

Dr. Sado holds a professional certification from U.A.E. as he passed the Ministry of Health (M.O.H) examination as a Specialist in Orthodontics.

Awards and achievements

With an awarded Ph.D. in clinical Dentistry from Japan, Dr. Sado is the managing director of Barbara Dental Clinic, operating since 2008 in Abu Dhabi.

Conferences list

Dr. Sado holds professional memberships in the following departments

  • Member of U.A.E. Society for Orthodontists
  • Member of Japanese Society for Orthodontists
  • Member of the American Association for Orthodontists
  • Member of the World Federation for Orthodontists

Title and Specialty
Dr. Sali Mazyan is a consultant orthodontics. She is a seasonal general practitioner at Barbara Dental Polyclinic.

Bio

Dr.Sali completed her masters degree in orthodontics speciality from Damascus University in Syrai in 2013 after completing her Bachelors of DDS from Ajman University in UAE in 2005
She pracitced dentistry in private and public clinics since 2006 in Syria-Damascus and did clinical supervision in Damascus University.
She has attended multiple dental conferences and courses and she has updated practice in her field .
Dr. Sali expertise in orthodontic cases that is considers complicated and challenging for both children and adults . She is capable of treating cases that need growth modifiaction and jaw discrepancies.
She is well trained in all the types of the appliancies including fixed and removable appliances
She is fluent in English and Arabic.

EDUCATION
• Bachelor degree in dentistry (DDS) from Ajman University for science andtechnology (2000-2005). (Merit:Excellent)
• Master in Orthodontics from Damascus University (2014)
SPECIAL COURSES
• Courses in invisalign orthodontics and lingual orthodontics in Damascus University.
• Courses in diagnosis and treatment of TMJ problems.
LANGUAGES
• Arabic language (mother tongue).
• Spoken and written English language .
EXPERIENCE
• Internship year in Al –Mafraq hospital related to HAAD in Abu Dhabi.
• Clinical supervisor on undergraduate students in Damascus University in Orthodontic department (2009-2012).
• Clinical experience in Orthodontic treatment in Damascus University for four years.
• Worked as a GP dentist and Orthodontist in many centers in Damascus.
• Worked as a GP dentist in UAE (Al Hikma Medical center) for 6 months.
• Current Job: Barbra Dental and Orthodontic Center as consultant orthodontist
DENTAL LICENSE
• Valid DOH license in Abu Dhabi (Consultant Orthodontist) .

Title and specialty
Dr. Priyanka Thakur is a specialist in pediatric dentistry with 7+ years of experience.

Bio

Dr. Priyanka Thakur completed her Masters degree program in Pediatric Dentistry from Himachal Pradesh University, India. She keeps herself up to date with the latest technology in the field of pediatric dentistry such as minimal invasive dentistry, colorful and aesthetic restorations. She does full mouth rehabilitation cases for kids under conscious sedation. She is well trained to provide treatments for adults as well, including root canal treatments, crowns, bridges, veneers, bleaching, etc. With over 8 years of experience, Dr. Priyanka strongly believes in compassionate treatment and pursuit of excellence.

MEMBERSHIP:
Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Lifetime membership No. 894/2013
CONFERENCE/CDEPROGRAMMES/WORKSHOPS
IN UAE:
• CME on " CONSCIOUS SEDATION PRACTICE IN DENTISTTRY" at DHCC, Dubai on 17th february,2017.
• CME ON " INFECTION CONTROL" in ABU DHABI.
• AEEDC Dubai 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
IN INDIA:
• Presented a poster and WON SECOND PRIZE on “Dental Health Card” at 10th PG convention (ISPPD) in New Delhi (March 2013).
• Presented a paper on “Measuring Dental Fear Using The Cfss-Ds. Do Children And Parents Agree?” at 35th national conference (ISPPD) in Jaipur(September 2013).
• Presented a paper on “Management of fractured maxillary incisor in a differently abled child: A case report” at 36th national conference (ISPPD) in Lucknow (October 2014).
• Attended IDA CDE programme “Specialised Dentistry and general Practice” in Shimla on 25 August 2013.
• Attended lecture and hands-on course on “Concious sedation and Fundamental critical care support” at Paonta Sahib on 20 April 2013.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:
• Research work entitled “Applicability Of Mixed Dentition Analysis In a Contemporary Sample Of Shimla Population: A Cross-Sectional Study” for MDS Thesis(2012-2015)was carried out under the supervision of Prof.(Dr.)K. R.
Sharma, Head, Department of Pedodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital
(IGMC), S h i m l a , H i m a c h a l Pradesh.
• Library Dissertation entitled “Scope And Rationale Of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry”
PUBLICATIONS:
➢ Single rooted primary mandibular first molar.
Priyanka Thakur,Arihant Jain, Varun Raj Kumar, Sipra Salaria, Dax Abraham. Asia Pacific Dental Journal, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Jan - March 2015.
➢ Do parents understand the dental fear in their children? : evaluation using CFSS
DS.Priyanka Thakur, Kapil Rajiv Sharma, Seema Thakur, Parul Singhal, Deepak Chauhan, Cheranjeevi Jayam, Arihant Jain. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research. Vol. 3,Issue 2, April - June 2015.
➢ Nonsyndromic oligodontia with ankyloglossia: A rare case report.
Arihant Jain, Priyanka Thakur, Sahil Sarin. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research ,Vol. 3,Issue 1,January-March 2015.
➢ Oral health status and treatment needs of children and young adults attending a day centre for individuals with special health care needs in Shimla.
Arihant Jain, Seema Thakur, Parul Singhal, Priyanka Thakur. Int J Dent Med Res,mar- apr 2015,vol 1, issue 6.
➢ Restoration of primary anterior teeth using a Novel template method: a case series.
Arihant Jain, Kapil Rajiv Sharma, Seema Thakur, Parul Singhal, Deepak Chauhan, Cheranjeevi Jayam,Priyanka Thakur. Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research ,Vol. 3,Issue 2, April - June 2015.

Title and specialty

Dr. Rayan is a specialized general dentist with more than 10 years of hands-on dental care skills and techniques dealing with all mentalities and backgrounds in governmental and private health sectors.

Bio

Dr. Rayan is a Sudanese GP dentist offering her services at the Barbara orthodontic and dental polyclinic since joining in august 2022. She is an intern at Khartoum dental teaching hospital. As a health care provider who Craves perfection, she keeps a huge interest in prosthetics, cosmetic work, and pediatrics and works as a marketing specialist. She worked as a GP dentist in the Dental home clinic/Dubai (Mar 2021- Mar 2022), the ministry of health (2014-2018), and various private dental clinics (2017-2019). She also worked as a marketing specialist and quality controller at Elite dental fabrication lab/AD & Diamond dental lab/Dubai.

Certificate list

  • BS in dentistry and dental technology from Khartoum University, Sudan-Khartoum, in September 2011.
  • Basic implant diploma-Certified by Oxford Academy For Medical Science, verified by the Continuing Education Recognition Program
  • She did a WHO Infection Control Course in Sudan-Khartoum in September 2017 at the National Center for continuing professional training

 

Conference list

 

  • attended lectures at the 8th and 9th Sudanese international conferences in 2014
  • 2016 in arrow
  • Khartoum university graduate college conference in 2015
  • 1st international Sudanese oral and maxillofacial conference on 12-13 February 2017
  • AEEDC (2016,2020,2021)

Awards and achievements

 

  • Rayan did BLS / AED Provider Course at Maharat Medical Training and Consultation Center Sudan-Khartoum in May 2014.
  • She also participated in the annual IMANA (Islamic medical association of north America) cleft lip campaign at Khartoum teaching dental hospital, Sudan-Khartoum (Mar 2014,2015,2016,2017)
  • Awarded with marketing skills, language skills, computers kills
  • Being a part of neuro-linguistic programs counts to be her greatest achievement.

Title and specialty

Dr.EMAD SOLIMAN RAMZY SOLIMAN is licensed as a general dentist

Bio

Dr. Emad is an Egyptian nationalist who has worked at Al Khateeb Medical Center and on a secondment facility at Barbara orthodontic and dental polyclinic. Being a Dedicated dentist with over years of experience in the dental field, he is passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene. Experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as those who suffer dental anxiety. Devoted to remaining up-to-date on the latest technique to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

Certificates list

  • High School, AL Manara, Abu Dhabi UAE
  • Bachelor's Degree in Oral & Dental Surgery, Modern Science and Arts University, Cairo Egypt
  • Internship

Operator, MSA University (3 months) / Cairo University (9 months), Cairo Egypt

Awards and achievements

Dr. Emad has availed the following courses

  • Digital Smile Design, SPC training Center
  • Cosmetic and Restorative Course, SPC

His employment history includes

  • DOH General Dentist, Perfect Care Medical Center, Al Ain
  • DHA General Dentist, Infinity Plus Medical Center, Dubai
  • General Dentist, Dr. Nicolas&Asp Dental Clinic, Dubai
  • Part-time Dentist, MDC Private Clinic, Cairo Egypt
  • Part-time Dentist, Crystal Teeth Private Medical Center, Cairo Egypt
  • Part-time Dentist, Dr. Emad Zaher Clinic, Cairo Egypt
  • Full-Time Dentist, 6 October Military Hospital, Giza, Egypt 2
  • General Dentist, I-Dental Clinic Maadi Branch, Cairo Egypt

Title and specialty

Dr. Alia Hameed Rasheed is a specialist in prosthodontics

Bio

Dr. Alia is an Iraq nationalist working with the Barbara prosthodontics and dental polyclinic. In 2000 she started her work as a UAE specialist in a governmental hospital until she joined Barbara clinic in 2010. If anyone knows the inside out of dental implants, it's Dr. Aliaa Hameed Rasheed - a specialist in prosthodontics with over 28 years of experience. At our clinic, we are honored to have her as a specialist who provides full mouth rehabilitation, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, etc.

Certification list

Dr. Alia Hameed completed her Master's degree in prosthodontics from Baghdad university in 1998 after completing her bachelor's from the same university in 1992. She worked as an assistant lecturer at Baghdad University, college of dentistry, and practiced dentistry in private clinics in Baghdad. She also attended many courses for implants

Title and speciality

Dr. Priya is a HAAD licensed and Invisalign Certified Orthodontist who can provide treatment to patients with clear aligner therapy with over 5 years of experience in the field catering to renowned dental practices.

Bio

Dr. Priya has been a specialist orthodontist at Barbra Orthodontics and dental polyclinic since she joined in 2018. During this time, she has helped people put their best smiles forward. She is a highly technical individual blessed with excellent hand-eye coordination needed for precision in Orthodontics. She treats children and adults based on her skillful personality, providing them orthodontic care with removable and fixed appliances. She is well trained to treat children with preventive and interceptive orthodontics.

Conference list

She has attended multiple national and international dental conferences to keep herself updated

  • Invisalign, 2018. “Dentistry: A Through the Lens Perspective 2K17, Mumbai, 2017.
  • “Ortho Surge,” the New Waves in Contemporary Orthodontics by Dr. Ravindra Nanda, JW Marriott, Mumbai, 2015.
  • Anchored for Success-II, hands-on course on “Tweed Biomechanics” by Dr. Elie Amm, Mumbai, 2015.
  • “Myofunctional Appliances- An update,” by Dr. Puneet Batra, VSPM Nagpur, 2014. Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, by Dr. Noshir Mehta, Mumbai, 2014.

Certification list

Dr. Priya owns the following qualification certificates

  • Masters in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (MDS), Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), YMT Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences

Title and specialty

Dr. Nicola is a licensed specialist in general dentistry and Implantology

Bio

Dr. Nicola is a Syrian Arab republic nationalist associated with the facility-the Barbara orthodontic dental polyclinic. It’s easy to smile with relief when you meet Dr. Nicola Obied. As an endodontist and cosmetic dentist with over 25 years of practice worldwide, his personalized follow-ups and extra care make all his patients feel like family.

Title and specialty

Dr. Fawzi is a specialist general dentist/implantologist with over ten+ years of experience

Bio

Dr. Fawzi was born on 11th November 1985. He is presently practicing as a General Dentist / Implantologist at Barbara orthodontic and dental polyclinic - Abu Dhabi, where he joined in November 2017, before which he used to practice as a General dentist / implantologist in Riyadh Dubai for two years. His core competencies include Dental implants, crown and bridge, Veneers, teeth whitening, root canal treatment, fillings, and simple or surgical extractions. Along with 7 years of private practice in Cairo, he also operated as a general dentist at a university teaching hospital.

Certification list

  • Fawzi Completed an extensive dental Implantology program (Maxicourse) by the American academy of implant dentistry Abu Dhabi, AE.
  • He obtained BDS in 2008 from Misr international university in Egypt. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Oral & Dental Medicine from Misr International University - Cairo (September 2003 to August 2008).
  • He further availed ASCDE, a 3-month program (80 CME) in Dental Implantology Arab society for continuous dental education in Cairo (May 2015 to August 2015)

Award and Achievement

Dr. Fawzi has been awarded licenses in the following

  • Department of Health of Abu Dhabi Licensed GP Dentist.
  • Dubai Health Authority, Licensed GP Dentist.
  • Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Licensed GP Dentist.
  • Egyptian Dental Syndicate Licensed GP Dentist.

Conference list

  • AEEDC Dubai 6-8 February 2018.
  • AEEDC Dubai 7-9 February 2017.
  • Arab Medical Union Training and interactive sessions on Basics of infection control, Quality and Patient Safety 9-11 September 2014.
  • International Dental Congress Cairo University 25-28 March 2008.
  • International conference of the Egyptian association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons 15-17 October 2008.
  • Intensive course in Advanced Perio-Implant Therapy 3-7 April 2007.
  • Alexandria International Dental Congress 14-16 November 2006.

Title and specialty

Dr. arahant Jain is a specialist in pediatric dentistry. He specializes in behavior management, understanding child real concerns, and psychology

Bio

Dr. Jain is an Indian nationalist born on October 16, 1986. He graduated with a master's in pediatric dentistry from Himachal Pradesh University, India. With a clinical experience of 7 years, Dr. believes in preventive regimes, meticulous recalls, and diet analysis to prevent extensive procedures for the little ones. Dr. Jain has undergone advanced training in treating apprehensive to phobic children and adolescents under sedation and G.A. He keeps himself abreast with the latest dental technology. His clinical strengths include examination and diagnosis of various dental problems. Dr. Jain presently serves at Barbara orthodontic and dental polyclinic.

Certificates list

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery from M. N. D. A. V. Dental College and Hospital, Solan (H.P.), Himachal Pradesh University (2005-2010).
  • Master of Dental Surgery from H. P. Govt. Dental College and Hospital, Shimla (H.P.), Himachal Pradesh University, (2012–2015).
  • He also owns a membership In the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Lifetime membership No. 895/2013

Awards and achievements

His research work has been published in various journals

  • Research work entitled "Clinical and Radiographic evaluation of the efficacy of Curcuma Longa (turmeric) compared with Ferric Sulfate and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as a pulpotomy medicament: an in vivo study" for MDS Thesis (2012-2015)
  • Library Dissertation entitled "DIAGNOSIS IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY."

 

His publications are a huge achievement

 

  • Oral health status and treatment needs of children and young adults attending a day center for individuals with special health care needs in Shimla.
  • Nonsyndromic oligodontia with ankyloglossia: A rare case report
  • A case series is a restoration of primary anterior teeth using a Novel template method.
  • Single rooted primary mandibular first molar.
  • Do parents understand the dental fear in their children? : evaluation using CFSS DS

 

He has also been an active member in volunteer services

  • Pulse Polio (2008 –2009, Intermittently)

Pulse Polio Immunization Program

  • Camps for children with special health care needs at UDAAN and ABHI, Shimla.

Conference list

  • Presented a poster and WON the SECOND PRIZE on "Dental Health Card" at the 10th P.G. convention (ISPPD) in New Delhi (March 2013).
  • Presented a paper on "Oral health status and treatment needs of children and young adults attending a day center for individuals with special health care needs in Shimla" at the 35th national conference (ISPPD) in Jaipur (September 2013).
  • Presented a paper on "Interceptive orthodontics for management of unerupted permanent central incisor in mixed dentition-a case report" at 36th national conference (ISPPD) in Lucknow (October 2014).
  • Attended IDA CDE program "Specialized Dentistry and general Practice" in Shimla on August 25, 2013.
  • Attended lecture and hands-on course on "Conscious sedation and Fundamental critical care support" at Paonta Sahib on April 20, 2013.
  • Attended workshop of CLEAR PATH ORTHODONTICS at Patiala on April 20, 2014.
  • Attended lecture on "MODERN ENDODONTICS" at the IDA conference at Patiala on May 18, 2014.
  • Attended AEEDC, 2018, 2019, 2021 Dubai.

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