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Specialist pediatric dentist with 20+ years treating children and complex dental cases
Experience
21 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults
Dr. Manoj Poovelil is a Specialist Pediatric Dentist at Royal Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, with over 20 years of experience across the Gulf region. He has served as Head of Dental Department at leading dental centers in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the UAE, and brings extensive expertise in both simple and complex pediatric dental conditions.
He specializes in pain-free pediatric dentistry, including root canal treatment for primary and permanent teeth, preventive orthodontics, full mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia (600+ cases), and compassionate care for children with special needs. Dr. Manoj uses nitrous oxide sedation to help reduce dental anxiety and has advanced training in endodontics, clinical photography, and tooth extraction techniques. He also treats dental trauma, sports injuries, and provides guidance on oral hygiene and cavity prevention.
Fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, Dr. Manoj is a good fit for families seeking a trusted pediatric dentist who combines technical skill with compassion, especially for children with dental anxiety, special needs, or complex cases requiring specialized care.
Special interests: pain-free dentistry, dental anxiety management in children, treatment of children with special needs, dental trauma and accident injuries.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Pediatric Dentistry
Annamalai University, India · 2008
Fellowship in General Dentistry (FAGE)
Manipal University, India
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India · 1996
Specialist Pediatric Dentist
Royal Medical Center, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
Royal Medical Center, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Dental Anxiety in Children, Dental Trauma, Gum Disease, Tooth Decay.
Profile compiled from Royal Medical Center's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Royal Medical Center | One Day Surgery
Villa 105 Sidarah St - Shakhbout City - MSH10 - Abu Dhabi
+971 2 666 6610Royal Medical Center | One Day Surgery: 4.9★ · 1,404 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
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