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Dr. Basel Khnifes

Dentistry Abu Dhabi

Dr. Basel Khnifes

13 years of experience

5,222+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Basel Khnifes at a glance

Dr. Basel Khnifes is a Dentistry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 6+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Basel Khnifes, DDS, is a DOH-licensed GP Dentist based in the UAE. He works at Maribel Dental Center in Abu Dhabi, specialising in digitally enhanced restorative and aesthetic dentistry, with additional experience in endodontics, periodontal care and diagnostic dentistry.
His clinical practice covers crowns, bridges, veneers, smile design, teeth whitening and fillings, supported by CAD/CAM workflows, digital radiography and 3D imaging. He manages interdisciplinary cases and places strong emphasis on patient-centred care, treatment planning, education and anxiety management. He is experienced with UAE systems and protocols, including DOK32, Insta and insurance pathways.
He has broad experience across UAE healthcare settings. Most recently, he served as a GP Dentist at Your Dental & Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, providing comprehensive care for more than a thousand patients and delivering personalised treatment plans. He has implemented preventive protocols that reduced recurring dental issues by thirty per cent and achieved high patient satisfaction and retention. Earlier training at Ajman University included a dental internship with exposure to fillings, root canals and extractions. He speaks Arabic and English and has received recognition for frontline service.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Basel Khnifes

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Dentistry
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-101548 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-FDF031BF · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,870
Annual physical exam 99395 1,720
Vaccination administration 90471 968
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,183

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Basel Khnifes in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Basel Khnifes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Basel Khnifes

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Basel Khnifes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9918/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37184751 · cited by 38
  2. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Basel Khnifes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7590/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32188702 · cited by 76
  3. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Basel Khnifes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7297/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33664395 · cited by 130
  4. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Basel Khnifes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1858/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38096063 · cited by 168

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Dentistry European Annual Congress (Dentistry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Dentistry National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dentistry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · basel.khnifes@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Basel Khnifes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Basel Khnifes treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Dentistry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

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  • What does Basel Khnifes specialise in?

    Basel Khnifes specialises in Dentistry in Abu Dhabi, AE. 6 years of clinical experience.

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    Basel Khnifes speaks English.

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