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Dr Essam Alsanawi

Dentistry Riyadh

Dr Essam Alsanawi

12 years of experience

9,272+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
2
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Essam Alsanawi at a glance

Dr Essam Alsanawi is a Dentistry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Essam Alsanawi is a highly distinguished Consultant at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh, specializing in Restorative and Implant Dentistry. With a career that spans clinical excellence, academic mentorship, and healthcare administration, Dr. Alsanawi operates at the intersection of high-level patient care and system optimization. He is recognized for his meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to evidence-based dentistry, ensuring that every restorative procedure is backed by the latest scientific research.
Dr. Alsanawi’s professional background is marked by elite international training. After earning his degree from King Saud University, he completed a prestigious Fellowship in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in the United States. Furthermore, he holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology, which provides him with a unique perspective on service optimization, clinic utilization, and patient satisfaction. This combination of surgical skill and public health expertise allows him to lead initiatives that improve access to care while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
As an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), Dr. Alsanawi is deeply involved in the global dental community. He is a dedicated mentor to dental residents and a regular contributor to epidemiological research. His patient-first philosophy ensures a supportive environment where clear communication is prioritized, allowing patients and their families to feel fully informed and confident throughout their treatment journey.

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

— Dr Essam Alsanawi

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Dentistry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-446918 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-91888464 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,821
Annual physical exam 99395 2,299
Vaccination administration 90471 1,515
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,052

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Essam Alsanawi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Essam Alsanawi with the team
WITH TEAM
Essam Alsanawi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Essam Alsanawi

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Essam Alsanawi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9181/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39815219 · cited by 29
  2. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Essam Alsanawi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9166/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30585090 · cited by 167

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry 2026-03-06 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry? 2026-01-03 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · essam.alsanawi@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Essam Alsanawi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Essam Alsanawi treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Dentistry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Riyadh carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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    Essam Alsanawi specialises in Dentistry in Riyadh, SA.

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    Essam Alsanawi speaks English, Arabic.

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