Shaymaa Alreefy

Shaymaa is a dedicated dental hygienist with over a decade of professional experience. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand, in 2014.

Her career began across both public and private dental sectors in New Zealand, later expanding into multidisciplinary clinical practice in the UAE. Shaymaa is highly experienced in the prevention, treatment, and management of gingivitis and periodontal disease, with a strong focus on minimally invasive therapies and personalised oral health education.

She is skilled in professional in-office teeth whitening and follows a detailed sensitivity-management protocol to ensure patient comfort and achieve optimal results. Shaymaa is also trained and experienced in Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), offering gentle and effective biofilm removal for a superior professional cleaning experience.

As a certified iTOP instructor, she specialises in providing individualised oral hygiene instruction tailored to each patient’s needs, empowering them to maintain exceptional oral health.

Beyond her clinical work, Shaymaa serves as the Vice President of the Emirates Dental Hygienists Club (EDHC), where she plays an important role in organising seminars, study clubs, and conferences that support continuous learning within the UAE dental hygiene community. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in Healthcare Management at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

Shaymaa follows a patient-centered approach, ensuring every patient receives gentle, comfortable care. She is passionate about educating and motivating her patients, helping them build lifelong habits for optimal oral health.