SNÖ - Key Persons
Baraa Saleh is a DOH licensed Dental Hygienist. Baraa graduated from the Royal Medical University in Stockholm, Sweden in 2015, with a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree. She went on to achieve her master's degree in Odonatological Prophylaxis where she researched dental phobia and dental anxiety. She is committed to helping patients understand the importance of good oral hygiene. She is gentle yet thorough while cleaning their teeth but also, takes the time to educate people about dentistry. Understanding not only how, but also why one must care for their gums and teeth, ensuring they follow all the right steps to achieving good dental health.
She possesses a calming and gentle demeanour that is especially suited towards children and adult patients who have dental phobia or anxiety. In 2018, she studied pedagogics and attended a Children's Rights training program with the United Nations Convention, which further increased her knowledge of treating anxious children.
While working in national and private healthcare entities in Sweden, Baraa focused a lot of her clinical work on tobacco prevention and cessation and has actively helped patients quit smoking habits to gain better oral health. She has been invited to multiple peer lectures to share her knowledge and case studies on tobacco cessation. Baraa provides a range of dental treatments ranging from teeth cleaning to identifying dental issues and ensuring patients follow healthy dental routine.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Snö Clinics
- Specialist Endodontist
Dr Ali Saleh is an accomplished endodontist hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. He holds a distinguished academic background, having graduated from the prestigious Royal Medical Institute of Sweden, also known as Karolinska Institute. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with a concurrent Master of Science qualification. His professional journey commenced as a general dentist at the National Dental Service in Sweden. Dr Saleh's commitment to the field of endodontics led him to The Royal Medical Institute in Stockholm, where he not only imparted his knowledge to undergraduate students in the Endodontic department but also conducted research on endodontic treatment complications. This research culminated in the attainment of a Master of Medical Science degree, with a specialization in Odontology. Subsequently, he embarked on a rigorous three-year postgraduate education at the renowned Institute for Postgraduate Dental Education in Jönköping, Sweden. This dedication resulted in his achieving a specialist degree in the dental discipline of Endodontics.
Currently, Dr Ali Saleh is a member of the Snö Clinics team. His expertise encompasses a wide array of endodontic treatments, managing treatment complications, performing surgical procedures, conducting pain assessments, and managing treatments in dental traumatology. He firmly believes that, as a specialist, one must not only handle complex cases but also actively share knowledge with colleagues for the long-term benefit for the patients. He has been an avid lecturer in Sweden, emphasizing the importance of mutual growth among professionals. In his words, "Only by contributing to each other's growth can we benefit our patients."
Job Titles:
- Specialist Prosthodontics
- Specialist Prosthodontist
Dr. Dana is passionate about Orthodontics and helps patients of all the ages to achieve their optimal healthy smiles. She appreciates the significant effect well-aligned teeth can have on personality development in children and the increased self-esteem that goes with it. She works with her patients to address their points of concern to create healthy, beautiful smiles. A believer that the key to good oral health is in prevention, she often tells her patients ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure', and encourages them to be diligent with brushing and flossing twice a day. Dr. Dana grew up in Saudi Arabia, where she completed her Bachelor's degree in 2007 and worked as a General Dentist for over 5 years in government and private dental facilities. In 2013, she relocated with her husband to the UAE, where she completed a 3-year Master's degree in Orthodontics, and got the opportunity to train with a unique team of orthodontists from Sweden, in affiliation with Malmo University.
Job Titles:
- Consultant Periodontist / Implantologist
Dr Jennifer Hoy has over 15 years of experience in ‘family dentistry', having worked in leading clinics in the UK and in several GCC countries. Her decade-long work experience in the GCC includes countries like Qatar, Oman and the UAE, and involves all aspects of general dentistry, including pediatrics. Prior to moving to this part of the world, Dr Jenny (as she prefers to be called), worked at the Imperial College- Dental Surgery, in London, for over seven years. Her tenure in London exposed her to people of various cultures and backgrounds and she thrived in that melting pot of nationalities. Having dual nationality herself, being half English and half Greek, Dr Jenny enjoyed conversing with her patients and getting to know more about their native traditions and history.
Dr Jennifer is a general dentist who treats the whole family. With her training in many specialized areas, like pediatrics, orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry, she offers the convenience of a "one-stop" solution for a family's dental care needs. She is, also, a certified Invisalign™ practitioner. This allows for the scheduling of appointments for multiple family members at the same time, reducing time waiting for back-to-back appointments, or appointments on multiple days. An accomplished violinist and pianist, when not working, she relaxes with her music. She, also, enjoys the outdoors and travelling.
Dr Lynn has over 12 years of experience in general dentistry, treating both adults and children. Her mission is to provide comprehensive dental care to all her patients while maintaining transparent doctor-patient communication. She strives to create a comfortable dental experience for all her patients. Dr Lynn enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with special interested in restorative, root treatments and splint therapy. A certified Invisalign™ and Cfast practitioner, she applies the least invasive technology to help patients achieve their best, healthiest smile. Dr Lynn graduated in 2011, obtaining her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Dundee, Scotland. During her elective studies, Dr Lynn gained experience in clinics and dental schools in Scotland, Australia, and Singapore, giving her a truly global perspective on the understanding of cultural dental habits and stands her in good stead at Snö Dental where she interacts with patients from diverse cultures and communities.
Dr Mohamad is an award-winning dentist who holds over 26 years of experience from Sweden, UK, and the UAE. He has been practicing in Abu Dhabi for the last 17 years and his major fields of clinical interests include root canal treatments, restorative and aesthetic dentistry including crowns, bridges, veneers, lumineers and implant prosthetics.
Dr Mohamad graduated from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden in 1997 and has completed several training and certifications in Endodontics, Orthodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Implant prosthetics, Dental trauma management and Oral cancer. A keen sportsman, Dr Mohamad is an avid martial arts practitioner, holding black belts in both Taekwondo and Karate.
Job Titles:
- Paediatric Dentist
- Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Navida has over 20 years of clinical experience in the UK and UAE. She completed her Bachelor's in Dental Surgery at The University of Manchester, graduating with Honours and has further completetd further postgraduate training in Cosmetic Dentistry and Endodontics. She has completed the MFGDP and MFDS examinations from the Royal College of Surgeons.
Dr Navida has a broad base of clinical experience having previously worked in hospitals, general practices, and the community dental service. She has a keen interest in Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Cosmetic Dentistry. She has spent a significant portion of her career working in an independent practice looking after patients on a private basis. This has allowed her to spend the time required to provide dentistry at the highest level using the latest and very best materials and techniques.
Job Titles:
- Dr Roelien Stapelberg Specialist Orthodontist
- Specialist Pediatric Dentist
Dr Rana, our Paediatric Dentist Specialist, graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Jordan in 2007 and after working for two years, decided to pursue a Master's degree in Paediatric Dentistry from King's College London as she enjoys working with children. She completed her MSc and a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Dentistry from King's College London, with honours. Then achieved a TriCollegiate Membership in Paediatric Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow.
She uses kindness, gentleness, and sometimes magic, to dispel any fears lurking in her patients, as she understands that visiting the dentist can be scary and uncomfortable for children, and sometimes, their parents, too. Her aim is to build rapport with children, to earn their trust, acquire their cooperation,and to instill in the child's mind a positive attitude about visiting the dentist. Her clinic is a source of magic and fairy power.Dr Rana grew up in Abu Dhabi and calls the capital her home. She enjoys the cinema and is an avid traveler. She has visited most of Europe with Disneyland Paris being a highlight.
Job Titles:
- Board Certified Specialist
- Dr Roelien Stapelberg Specialist Orthodontist
- Specialist Orthodontist
Dr Roelien Stapelberg is a Board Certified Specialist Orthodontist with more than 10 years of experience in the treatment of children and adults with varying levels of malocclusion.She has dentistry in her genes with her father being a very prominent orthodontist in South Africa and her grandfather also having practised as a general dentist and lectured at Pretoria's dental school. As a child, she was exposed to braces, crooked teeth and the happy smiles of patients who finished their treatments. "A smile says a thousand words and opens doors you never knew were shut. It starts friendships, careers and romantic relationships, the first thing in meeting any person is your hello and your smile." This early exposure to the art of Orthodontics has driven Dr Roelien to specifically excel in creating beautiful functional smiles for adults in order for them to be go through life with limited maintenance required, and also aiding children with developing malocclusion to correct early to give them the freedom to live their life worry free until they are ready for comprehensive treatment in puberty.
Job Titles:
- General Dentist from Singapore
Dr Ruth Ngo is a General Dentist from Singapore and has been practising for more than 10 years. Before becoming the Clinic Manager and Head Dentist in her base clinic in Singapore from 2018 to 2021, she worked at the Ministry of Health Holdings and was posted to different government hospitals and treatment centres. Among these centres were KK Women and Children's Hospital where she provided dental treatment to children with complicated medical history and special needs. She also worked in the National Dental Centre (NDC) where she primarily provided root canal treatments for patients.
Dr Ruth graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Dentistry from the National University of Singapore. She has been in the UAE since April 2021 and enjoys camping, exploring the region and learning about this new country she now calls home.
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Plastic Surgeon
Dr Timm Wolter completed his studies in Germany and the USA and went on to earn his specialisation as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at one of the largest university hospitals in Germany. He is also a German board-certified Hand Surgeon. Dr Timm's PhD thesis focused on autologous and artificial filler materials and his research interest remains on fat tissue. He has numerous publications to his credit and lectured at national and international meetings. He has 25 years of experience in the field of Plastic Surgery and worked as a Consultant and Clinical Lecturer in a university hospital and Burn Centre as well as a private aesthetic clinic in Germany, Belgium, and the UAE for over 10 years. In 2014, he moved to Abu Dhabi to serve as the Head of the Department of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery at a semi-government hospital. His special interests include plastic surgery specifically tailored to men and women, rhinoplasties, liposculpture, and hand surgery.
His motto is "Form, function and beauty go hand in hand".
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder and Board Member of "RESURGES
- Consultant Dermatologist
Dr. Matthias Roux is a highly regarded and experienced German board-certified consultant dermatologist from Berlin, Germany. He has practiced Dermatology for more than 20 years. During this time, he has treated more than 60,000 patients and performed over 17,000 surgical and laser procedures. Dr. Roux studied medicine at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz where he gained his MD with great honours (magna cum laude). After this he joined the tumour center of the University of Heidelberg and worked several years at the German Cancer Research Center (headed by Nobel Prize winner Harald zur Hausen) in the institute of applied immunology. Later he pursued his dermatological education at the University of Cologne where he is also board certified in Dermatology and Venerology. He headed several dermatological research programs and is author of numerous publications in international journals and books.
Dr. Matthias Roux has been a featured speaker of state and international societies for many years, as well as performing medical training workshops for other dermatologists on laser and aesthetic procedures. He has been involved in the development of multiple new laser systems and therapeutic techniques, which are now commonly used throughout the world. He was co-founder and board member of the well known and international well reputed "Gesundheitszentrum am Potsdamer Platz GmbH" in the center of Berlin where he headed the department for dermatology for the last 13 years. During this time, he developed his own line of skin care products utilizing only the finest ingredients based on his cosmetic and pharmacological knowledge in a unique blend targeted toward photoaging, pigmentation and collagen/elastic tissue build up. Within this range are skin programs directed toward acne, photoaging, skin cancer prevention, hyperpigmentation, sun protection, and hair loss. He also developed specified skincare products for the very sensitive skin of newborns and children.
Dr. Matthias Roux is also co-founder and board member of "RESURGES"; a society of dermatologists and plastic surgeons focussing on wound repair, scar revision and quality management in aesthetic treatments. He is an active member of several dermatological societies including Germany Society of Dermatology, German Society of Phlebology, German Society of Dermatopharmacy, and Berlin Dermatological Society. His main interests are skin cancer and dermatosurgery, aesthetic renewal by lipotransfer and filler augmentation, new techniques in chemodenervation, phlebology (varicose veins treatment) and formulation of individual skin care products. Procedures: Approach Acne, Dermal Fillers & Botulinumtoxin, Digital Mole Mapping, Hand Rejuvenation, Hyper Pigmentation & Melasma, Mole Removal, Non-Surgical Nose Shaping, Skin Rejuvenation, Spider Vein Therapy, Tattoo Removal
Job Titles:
- Dental Hygienist
- Digital Technician