Dr. Amir Hadjhamou

DDS, AEU, DU, CES (France)
Specialist in Prosthodontics
Aesthetic Dentistry
Umm Suqeim Clinic, Dubai

Dr. Amir Hadjhamou is a Specialist Prosthodontist with an extensive experience both in the clinical practice and the academia. He received his post-doctoral training and specialization at University Claude Bernard, Lyon 1 in France where he graduated with honors. He was also appointed as an adjunct lecturer in addition to his clinical duties in the Oral Maxillofacial and Prosthodontics departments at Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Lyon in the same country.

In the UAE, Dr. Amir has over 15 years of clinical practice fully dedicated to Aesthetic Rejuvenations & Prosthodontic Rehabilitations in various reputable clinics and is licensed by the Ministry of Health as a Consultant Prosthodontist. He has been an adjunct faculty in Prosthodontics at the University of Sharjah, College of Dental Medicine for the last 13 years where he mentors undergrad students and now postgraduate dentists specializing in Prosthodontics.

His generosity in teaching and passion for academia took his ambition to the next level. In 2011, Dr. Amir founded the Aesthetic Dentistry & Applied Methods Course (ADAM Course) one of the first Dental Veneer Courses in the UAE, then the advanced course on full mouth reconstructions and is now the director of the Professional Diploma in Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry, a one year postgraduates continuous education program dedicated to training dental professionals in the UAE and the region

Dr. Amir is a renowned international speaker. In parallel to his academic and clinical achievements, he had the opportunity to present in various conferences and courses in many countries including France, Ireland, Belgium, and the USA. In 2019, he has participated as a keynote speaker in conferences and courses in 14 different countries and has trained more than 3,000 dentists in different parts of the world over the last decade. His expertise in prosthodontics and aesthetics is constantly solicited, being a permanent key opinion leader for well-established dental industries, and an active member of high scientific committees.

A certified Educator at the American Academy of Advanced Aesthetic Dentistry, Nevada, USA
Visiting professor at Universapolis University, Aghadeer, Morocco
Faculty member at the international diploma of Implantology organized by the German Oral Implantology Association (DGOI)
Programs Director for the Elite Academy Healthcare training, Dubai, UAE
Adjunct faculty at the Prosthodontics Department, University of Sharjah, UAE
Former Visiting assistant professor at university Lyon 1 in France.
Former educator at the International Academy of Aesthetics, Beverly Hills, USA
Former member of the American Dental Association (ADA)

Dr. Amir is fluent in English, French & Arabic

Up Close & Personal with Dr. Amir Hadjhamou

Why did you choose to be a prosthodontist?

My father is a dentist, I grew up in dentistry and has always been passionate about it, even in my young teenage years. The choice of prosthodontics came from the desire of not only offering dental treatment but restoring smiles, rehabilitating function and changing lives.

What do you like most about your job?

What I like most about my job is the human side of it, the connection you establish & emotional link you achieve with your patients especially when we do smile makeovers. Restoring a smile is not only about the perfect smile, it’s about giving your patients a customized smile that reflects their personality & becomes part of their identity. Nothing beats the satisfaction one gets after successfully completing a treatment or witnessing the patient’s reaction when they look at their dream smile in a mirror for the first time.

How do you see the future of prosthodontics?

Digital, it’s actually the present & it keeps evolving.

What are your hobbies?

Traveling would definitely come first, playing golf, soccer & recently since the COVID lockdown, cooking.

What do you like to do outside of work?

Spend time with the family, socialize with friends, discover new places and try out new outdoor activities. There is so much we can experience here in Dubai, from extreme to more laid-back activities, some of the ones I’ve enjoyed were kite surfing, skydiving, sailing and hopefully more to come.

What is the best advice you can give to your patients?

Maintain good hygiene, don’t miss your routine checkups, choose your dentist carefully and do not hesitate to ask your treating doctor any questions you may have about your treatment.