
General dentist with expertise in pediatric dentistry and cosmetic procedures
Experience
10 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Abu Hail, Dubai
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Malak Basim Alkhafaji is a general dentist with over 10 years of experience in comprehensive dental care. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Ajman University in the UAE and holds a Certificate of Membership in Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, along with a Pediatric Dentistry Diploma from Oxford. He is based at Canadian Specialist Hospital in Dubai and is known for his patient-centered approach.
Dr. Alkhafaji treats a wide range of dental conditions and performs procedures including tooth-colored fillings, root canal treatments, tooth extractions, professional cleaning (scaling), and gum treatments for a gummy smile. He is particularly skilled in cosmetic dentistry, offering veneers, Lumineers, teeth whitening, crowns, and bridges. He has extensive experience working with children of all ages, including nervous patients, using sedation techniques such as nitrous oxide to ensure comfort.
He is a member of the American Dental Association and previously served as a clinical supervisor of dental students at Ajman University. Dr. Alkhafaji speaks both English and Arabic and emphasizes a person-centered approach using modern dental technology.
Special interests: working with anxious and pediatric patients, aesthetic dentistry, preventive dental care.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Ajman University, UAE
Pediatric Dentistry Diploma
Oxford, United Kingdom
Certificate of Membership of Faculty of Dentistry (MFD)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Ireland
General Dentist
Canadian Specialist Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Canadian Specialist Hospital, Abu Hail, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Cavities, Dental Anxiety in Children, Gum Disease, Gummy SMILE, Tooth Decay, Tooth Sensitivity.
Profile compiled from Canadian Specialist Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Abu Hail, Dubai
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