Dr. Abdul Karim

Dr. Abdul Karim is a dentist whose main field is orthodontics, the branch of dentistry that moves teeth into better positions and corrects the way the upper and lower teeth meet. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah he sees both children and adults, from a young patient whose teeth are coming through crowded to an adult who wants a straighter smile or a more comfortable bite.

His career in Sharjah goes back to 1974, when he started as a general dentist at Sharjah Dental Centre. In 1989 he founded the Dental Care Centre, later renamed Al Rimal, which he went on to own and manage, supervising the dentists working there. He has also worked as an orthodontist at Jealan Hospital in Sharjah and at Saudi German Hospital in Sharjah and Ajman. That long general-dentistry background means he looks at the whole mouth, not only the position of the teeth.

Dr. Abdul Karim has taken part in clinical research and training in several countries, including Singapore, Syria, Germany, Italy and Azerbaijan, with courses in orthodontics and implantology in Singapore and Rome. He is a member of orthodontic and dental societies in Italy, Azerbaijan, Singapore, the United States and the UAE.

He places importance on explaining dental care to patients. At a first orthodontic visit, expect an examination of the teeth, jaws and bite, a discussion of what is causing the problem, and an explanation of the treatment options and how long-term care with braces or other appliances works.