Dr. Abir Balghonaim

Dr. Abir Balghonaim

About

Dr. Abir Balghonaim is an American Board-Certified Orthodontist with fellowship degree in craniofacial genetic and stem cell research.  Specializing in the orthodontic treatment for children, teens and adults with extensive training in Invisalign, traditional braces and other treatment technique.

Professional Experience

2017 - present

Orthodontic consultant, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

2013 - 2017

Orthodontist, Saudi Aramco Medical Services (SAMSO), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

1997 - 2009

General Dentist, Saudi Aramco Medical Services (SAMSO), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Education

2013

American Board of orthodontics, St Louis, Missouri, USA

2012

Certificate in Orthodontics, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

2012

Master of science in Dentistry, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

2012

Orthodontics Research fellowship, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

1997

GPR certificate, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA

1996

​Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) certificate, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, USA

Residency

2012

 Orthodontic, University of the Pacific (UOP), San Francisco, USA

1997

General practice residency, University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, USA

1996

Advanced education in General Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA), San Antonio, USA

1995

Dental intern, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Medical School

1994

Bachelor Degree in Dental Surgery, King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia