Dr. Abir Balghonaim

Dr. Abir Balghonaim is an American Board-Certified Orthodontist with fellowship degree in craniofacial genetic and stem cell research.  Specializing in the orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults with extensive training in Invisalign, traditional braces and other treatment technique.

Professional Experience

2017- present: Orthodontic consultant, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia 

2013-2017: Orthodontist, Saudi Aramco Medical Services (SAMSO), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

1997-2009: General Dentist, Saudi Aramco Medical Services (SAMSO), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Education

2013: American Board of orthodontics, St Louis, Missouri, USA

2012: Certificate in Orthodontics, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

2012: Master of science in Dentistry, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

2012: Orthodontics Research fellowship, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

1997: GPR certificate, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA

1996: ​Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) certificate, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, USA

Residency

2012: Orthodontic, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

1997: General practice residency, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA

1996: Advanced education in General Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, USA

1995: Dental intern, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Medical School:

1994: Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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