Dr. Ghadir Atout-Hajhamad, DDS, MSc, CAGS, is a US- and UAE-licensed periodontist and implantology specialist with over 20 years of experience in Jordan, the United States and the UAE, and has performed thousands of periodontal and implant surgeries. She holds a Master’s in Oral Biology and completed a three-year postgraduate specialty program in Periodontology (CAGS) at Boston University School of Dental Medicine, where she received the Stallard Award as a top periodontal resident. Her research focused on the effect of hyperglycaemia on neutrophil function in diabetes. She also served as a periodontist and researcher at the Forsyth Institute, Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Atout-Hajhamad leads periodontal and implant care in Dubai, using minimally invasive techniques. Her non-surgical work covers periodontal therapy and maintenance. Her surgical work includes osseous and mucogingival surgery, crown lengthening, soft tissue and bone grafting, and implant surgery with site development and pre-prosthetic procedures. She previously led a periodontology and implantology department at a medical center in Dubai Healthcare City, and has trained general dentists, hygienists and dental assistants.