The United Smile Centres team
 

Dr Ameed Hamid - Lead Clinician, Riyadh

Dr Hamid boasts an unrivalled reputation as not just the Middle East's but also one of the world's leading clinicians in the field of dental aesthetics. His expertise is been rewarded with a host of industry awards and appointments which include;

• Chairman of the Arab Academy of Dental Aesthetics
• Chairman, Saudi Medical Forum, Riyadh, KSA
• Director, British Centres for Excellence in Dentistry, London UK
• Regent, International Academy of DentoFacial aesthetics, New York USA
• Director, British Centres for Excellence in Dentistry
• Regent and Fellow International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics
• Former Director of the Aesthetic postgraduate programs in CPD at University College of London
• Director of the Arab Centre for Oral Health
• International Dentist of the Year 2011

Dr Hamid serves as dental advisor for Royal families in the GCC, lectures on Oral health issues around the world, and is an advisor for the main health and beauty magazines and TV Stations in the Middle East.

Dr Ken Parrish, Clinician

Having received a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Dr Parrish was one of a select group to receive the prestigious National Institutes of Heath Dentist Scientist Award Fellowship to attend the University of Iowa. While at Iowa he received a Certificate in Periodontics in the School of Dentistry and a Ph.D. in Microbiology in the School of Medicine. His research involved the development of advanced techniques in molecular biology to study the ecology of the bacteria that cause periodontal and peri-implant disease. He has trained students in Periodontal Residency training programs while serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

Dr. Parrish was recruited to the world renowned Cleveland Clinic where he served as the Head of the Section of Periodontics and was the primary surgeon in the Center for Implant Excellence. He is Certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, the highest level of achievement possible.

Dr. Parrish has lectured and trained dentists worldwide in implant techniques and serves as a consultant and trainer for dental implant manufacturers. Most recently his research focus has been on clinical studies of new implant designs and immediate restoration of dental implants placed in extraction sites.

Dr Steven Bongard, Clinician

Dr Bongard obtained his DDS degree from The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1986. His professional interest has been concentrated on all aspects of implant dentistry since 1995. He has extensive experience in implant placement, bone grafting procedures as well as the prosthetic component of implant restoration. He has published and lectured both nationally and internationally on implant placement, All-on-4, “Guided” implant surgery and alternative implant solutions.

Dr. Bongard presently maintains a private practice in Toronto which is limited to the placement and restoration of dental implants. His recent focus has been on developing innovative implant solutions for predictable same-day treatment of the severely atrophic edentulous patient.

Jamie Wright, CDT(RCS ENG), RDT - Clinical Dental Technician

Jamie has more than 25 years' experience in dental technology. In 2004 he graduated from the international Denturist Education Centre and, in 2007, was one of the first to gain a diploma in Clinical Dental Technology from the Royal College of Surgeons.

Jamie has worked with many implant surgeons across the country, dedicating his care and attention to ensure a superior level of craftsmanship. His commitment to patient-focused treatment gained Jamie the Myerson International Best Aesthetic Award.