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.
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
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Dentistry
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Dentistry
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 702 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,016 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,632 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 503 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 11
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European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
DOI: 10.7939/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35011876 · cited by 86
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Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
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 tagPatient reviews
111 verified reviews4.99
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111 reviews
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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