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Speakers
Dr. Gilberte Rechdan is a Specialist Prosthodontist with more than 18 years of experience in advanced restorative, aesthetic, and digital dentistry. She completed her DDS and Master’s in Prosthodontics at Saint Joseph University in Beirut and has continued her professional development through international programs in digital workflows, biological dentistry, and clear aligner therapy.
Her clinical expertise spans full‑mouth rehabilitations, TMJ management, implant‑supported restorations, veneers, crowns, and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. She integrates functional occlusion, digital...
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Dr Shaista Siddiqui is a General, Cosmetic and Family Dentist, clinical educator, and Founder and Medical Director of Hey Dental in Dubai. Her clinical interests include restorative and aesthetic dentistry, minimally invasive care and long-term oral health.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr Siddiqui has a longstanding commitment to postgraduate dental education. She has been involved in postgraduate clinical training and instruction with CAPP MENA and regularly lectures on clinical dentistry, dental research and academic topics, with a focus on translating evidence into practical,...
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Dr. Gilberte Rechdan is a Specialist Prosthodontist with more than 18 years of experience in advanced restorative, aesthetic, and digital dentistry. She completed her DDS and Master’s in Prosthodontics at Saint Joseph University in Beirut and has continued her professional development through international programs in digital workflows, biological dentistry, and clear aligner therapy.
Her clinical expertise spans full‑mouth rehabilitations, TMJ management, implant‑supported restorations, veneers, crowns, and minimally invasive aesthetic treatments. She integrates functional occlusion, digital planning, and clear aligner therapy to deliver predictable, conservative, and long‑lasting results.
Dr. Gilberte holds a Diploma in Clear Aligner Therapy and has been an Invisalign Speaker since 2023, educating GP dentists across the GCC on digital workflows, case selection, and integrating Invisalign into everyday dentistry. She leads study clubs, workshops, and clinical training programs focused on elevating GP confidence and improving orthodontic‑restorative outcomes.
Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, she brings a patient‑centered, holistic approach to care and a dynamic, practical teaching style to professional audiences.
Dr Shaista Siddiqui is a General, Cosmetic and Family Dentist, clinical educator, and Founder and Medical Director of Hey Dental in Dubai. Her clinical interests include restorative and aesthetic dentistry, minimally invasive care and long-term oral health.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr Siddiqui has a longstanding commitment to postgraduate dental education. She has been involved in postgraduate clinical training and instruction with CAPP MENA and regularly lectures on clinical dentistry, dental research and academic topics, with a focus on translating evidence into practical, patient-centred care.
She also contributes to the profession through advisory-board work, bringing together clinical experience, emerging evidence and contemporary dental practice. A passionate educator and lifelong learner, she is particularly interested in evidence-based dentistry, new technologies and thoughtful clinical decision-making.
Outside dentistry, Shaista has a keen interest in reading, writing, food, travel and exploring the small everyday experiences that contribute to a full and meaningful life.