Guides for dental patients in the UAE
What to check before you book, what treatments involve, and what they cost here.
Questions about your own case? Ask Dr. Alisa Kouznetsova, our featured dentist at Dr. Michael Dental Clinic, Jumeirah, Dubai
Choosing a dentist
- How to choose a dentist in DubaiCheck the DHA licence, understand specialist and consultant titles, ask the right questions and spot red flags before booking a dentist in Dubai.7 min
- How to check a dentist's licence in the UAEStep-by-step: verify a dentist on the DHA Sheryan, DOH and MOHAP registers, and understand General Dentist, Specialist and Consultant licence categories.6 min
- Taking your child to the dentist in the UAEWhen to book your child's first dental visit, fluoride and sealants, choosing a paediatric dentist in the UAE, and what insurance usually covers.6 min
Costs & insurance
- Dental insurance in the UAE explainedHow dental cover works in UAE health plans: the Dubai Essential Benefits Plan, Thiqa, annual limits, co-pays, pre-approval and direct billing.8 min
- Dental work abroad or in the UAE: an honest comparisonThinking of implants or veneers in Turkey, Hungary or India? Compare real costs, follow-up, warranties and complication risks with treatment in the UAE.7 min
Treatments
- Dental implants in Dubai: process, timeline and costWhat to expect from dental implants in Dubai: who is a candidate, each treatment stage, healing time, implant brands and materials, and typical costs.8 min
- Veneers vs crowns: which is right for you?How veneers and crowns differ, when each is the right choice, why a minimally invasive approach matters, and how long each typically lasts.7 min
- Invisalign vs braces: a guide for adults and teens in the UAEClear aligners or braces? Compare effectiveness, comfort, appearance, treatment time and typical Dubai costs for adults and teenagers.7 min
- Teeth whitening in Dubai: what works and what is safeIn-clinic vs take-home whitening, how much peroxide is allowed, managing sensitivity, how long results last, and typical whitening costs in Dubai.6 min
- Root canal treatment: what to expectWhat happens during a root canal, how painful it really is, why you often need a crown afterwards, success rates, and typical costs in Dubai.6 min
Living in the UAE
- Emergency dentist in Dubai: what to doWhat counts as a dental emergency, what to do for a knocked-out tooth, swelling or severe pain, and where to get help after hours in Dubai and the UAE.6 min
- Your first dentist visit after moving to the UAENew to the UAE? How to find a dentist, what to bring, how insurance cards and Emirates ID work at clinics, and finding staff who speak your language.6 min