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Dr. Ghalia Balish

Verified Dentistry Abu Dhabi

Dr. Ghalia Balish

2 years of experience 5.0 (111 verified reviews)

1,525+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Ghalia Balish at a glance

Dr. Ghalia Balish is a Dentistry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Ghalia Balish is a Specialist Pediatric Dentist with over 15 years of dedicated experience in treating children and individuals of determination. Holding a PhD in Pediatric Dentistry, she has spent more than a decade in the UAE delivering evidence-based care in a safe, compassionate, and child-focused setting.
She leads the Pediatric & Special Needs Dental Program at Al Bustan Group, overseeing services across 59 centers for people of determination. Her approach includes tailored treatment plans for children with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and complex medical needs. Dr. Balish is highly skilled in behavior guidance, minimally invasive techniques, sedation dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia when required.
A trailblazer in sensory-friendly dentistry, Dr. Balish has introduced innovative solutions such as custom-designed sensory rooms, gentle desensitization methods, child-friendly “Tooth Fairy” motivation programs, and home-based dental care for children with mobility or medical challenges.
Her guiding belief is simple yet powerful:
Every child deserves compassionate care and a positive dental experience that nurtures confidence and lifelong oral health.

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

— Dr. Ghalia Balish

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Dentistry
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-114952 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-D3817AA8 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 702
Annual physical exam 99395 3,016
Vaccination administration 90471 2,632
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 503

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

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Ghalia Balish in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghalia Balish with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghalia Balish at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Ghalia Balish

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Ghalia Balish, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7939/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35011876 · cited by 86
  2. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ghalia Balish, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5794/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37402937 · cited by 172

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ghalia.balish@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

111 verified reviews
4.99
★★★★⯨
111 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Ghalia Balish's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Ghalia Balish 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 Ghalia Balish specialise in?

    Ghalia Balish specialises in Dentistry in Abu Dhabi, AE. 31 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Ghalia Balish treat?

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  • Where does Ghalia Balish practise?

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  • What languages does Ghalia Balish speak?

    Ghalia Balish speaks English, Arabic.

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