Dr. Ilham Said Mohammed Abbas

Dr. Abbas has over 30 years’ experience in dentistry in the UAE, having started out at the Ministry of Health and SEHA where she became the lead dentist. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and community-focused workshops and is a recognized presenter by the Abu Dhabi Health Authority.

She is currently conducting ongoing research on Vitamin D deficiency and dental caries in UAE children under the age of six. Dr. Abbas also volunteers at Operation Smile, a charity that provides free surgeries for children with cleft lips and palates around the world.

Specialties

• Dentistry for special needs patients
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Sedation Dentistry

Awards & Accreditations

• Member of Emirates Medical Association, Examination Committee, Oral Health Technical Committee
• Founding Member and Vice President of Arab Society for Disability and Oral Health (ASDH)
• Regional Clinical Advisor for Special Smiles- Special Olympics