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Dr. Shaimaa Shihab is a seasoned healthcare professional with nearly two decades of experience in public health, research, epidemiology, oral health promotion, and strategic project management. With a proven track record of leading innovative, data-driven initiatives, Dr. [Last Name] has advanced oral health policy and practice in Dubai and contributed to global oral health strategies through collaborations with the World Health Organization (WHO), the FDI World Dental Federation, and other international partners.
Currently serving at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Dr. [Last Name] has spearheaded numerous landmark initiatives, including the development of Dubai’s first school oral health curriculum, training programs for nurses and hygienists, community oral health policies, and pioneering mobile dental van services for people with disabilities. As a member of the Oral Health Strategy Steering Committee (2016–2022), Dr. [Last Name] helped design and implement long-term strategies through benchmarking, research collaborations, and evidence-based media campaigns.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. [Last Name] served as a Research Consultant and member of DHA’s Command and Crisis Center, analyzing large patient datasets to inform national health policy and improve resource allocation. Parallel to this, Dr. [Last Name] has maintained active involvement in clinical dentistry and research, with work published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.
Beyond clinical and governmental roles, Dr. [Last Name] has held academic appointments at Ajman University, Sharjah University, and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, mentoring students and interns in research methodology, data analysis, and evidence-based health practices.
Dr. [Last Name] holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Plymouth, an MSc in Public Health from King’s College London, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Ajman University. He also completed a Fellowship and Diplomate in Oral Implantology from the ICOI in the United States. Fluent in both English and Arabic, Dr. [Last Name] combines analytical expertise with leadership and communication skills to advance public health outcomes and evidence-based decision-making.
Key Achievements include:
- Authored high-impact research influencing public health policy globally.
- Contributed to the WHO Bangkok Declaration and collaborated on WHO/FDI projects on sugar reduction (Saudi Arabia) and water fluoridation (East Africa).
- Provided UAE oral health statistics to the WHO Collaborating Center in Malmö.
- Established Dubai’s first data-driven oral health mobile van initiative, toothbrushing programs in government schools, and the first dental domiciliary healthcare service.
With extensive expertise bridging policy, research, and clinical practice, Dr. [Last Name] continues to champion innovative strategies that expand access, improve outcomes, and elevate oral health on both local and global stages.