Best dentist in Iraq (2026): how to choose a cosmetic & implant dentist
How to choose the best dentist in Iraq for veneers and implants: verifiable criteria, a checklist, red flags and Dr. Khalid Saeed in Duhok as an example.
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The short answer
Dr. Khalid Saeed sees patients from all 19 governorates of Iraq at Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok. You start by sending smile photos on WhatsApp, then come to Duhok for the examination, design and treatment, with veneers made in a Dubai laboratory. Travel by road, or fly to Erbil or Sulaimani and continue by road.
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Duhok is closer than you might think. Patients from the south, centre and west of Iraq come to Celebrity Smile Center for veneers, celebrity smiles and dental implants, and many turn the trip into a few days in the cooler north.
Choose your governorate to see how patients usually travel from there, the approximate distance to Duhok and what to send before you go. Remember to check the current route before you set off.
Kurdistan Region
- Duhok3 km
- Erbil121 km
- Sulaymaniyah266 km
- Halabja331 km
South & West
- Anbar385 km
- Najaf553 km
- Al-Qadisiyyah571 km
- Dhi Qar716 km
- Maysan679 km
- Al-Muthanna654 km
- Basra836 km
Who is the best dentist in Iraq? Criteria you can verify yourself
No official body ranks the 'best dentist in Iraq', so any clinic claiming the title is giving an opinion. A more useful approach for Iraqis at home, the diaspora and international patients is to look for verifiable criteria: a licence on a public register, real cases from the dentist's own work, a mock-up before preparation, a written plan with alternatives and price, and clear follow-up. Dr. Khalid Saeed is presented here against those criteria; see our guide to the best dentist in Iraq.
What can be checked about Dr. Khalid: he studied dentistry at Hawler Medical University, holds Dubai Health Authority licence no. 06772519 on the Sheryan register, was honoured at the Creative Star Award 2024 ceremony in Dubai and is known as the 'celebrity smile maker'. His main practice is Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, where patients come from every governorate and from Europe, for example from Germany. Read Dr. Khalid Saeed's profile and why patients choose Kurdistan.
For international patients the Duhok–Dubai link matters. Dr. Khalid is a co-founder of Creative Arts Dental & Aesthetics in Jumeirah, and veneers for his Duhok patients are designed with him and made at Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai. Those who prefer the UAE can look at dental tourism in Dubai at Creative Arts or compare cities on Duhok or Dubai. Either way, start with real before and after cases.
- Dubai Health Authority licence no. 06772519, verifiable on Sheryan.
- Dentistry degree from Hawler Medical University, Erbil.
- Co-founder of Creative Arts Dental & Aesthetics, Jumeirah, Dubai, and its lab.
- Honoured at the Creative Star Award 2024 ceremony in Dubai.
- Mock-up and written, priced plan before any preparation.
- Patients from all Iraqi governorates and from Europe.
Available in Duhok and Dubai, and for patients from abroad
Cosmetic & implant treatment in Dubai
Dr. Khalid Saeed also provides this treatment at Creative Arts Dental & Aesthetics in Jumeirah, Dubai, which he co-founded, with the work made at Creative Art Dental Lab in the same building. See Dr. Khalid in Dubai, veneers in Dubai with Dr. Khalid Saeed at Creative Arts and Dr. Khalid Saeed's profile at Creative Arts.
Coming from abroad? We are in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Dr. Khalid's main clinic is Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Most patients from Europe, North America and the Gulf fly into Erbil International Airport and drive to Duhok. Send your photos on WhatsApp first, then read how many days you need in Duhok and the dental tourism guide.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Khalid see patients from outside the Kurdistan Region?
Yes. Celebrity Smile Center in Duhok sees patients from governorates across Iraq, and the team speaks Arabic, Kurdish and English.
What do I need to enter Duhok from another governorate?
Bring your national ID and check the current entry rules for the Kurdistan Region before travelling, as they can change.
How do I travel to Duhok?
By road, or fly to Erbil International Airport (EBL) or Sulaimani International Airport (ISU) and continue by road, as Duhok has no operating airport at present. Check the current route before travelling.
Can I know the price before I travel?
The team can explain how pricing works and the likely options from your photos, but the final price is written in your plan after the examination.
What if I need a review after I go home?
Message the team on WhatsApp with photos of what you notice, and they will tell you whether guidance is enough or a review visit is needed.
who is the best dentist in iraq?
There is no official ranking, so we do not present Dr. Khalid Saeed as 'the best' as a bare fact. What we offer is evidence: a Dubai Health Authority licence (no. 06772519), training at Hawler Medical University, recognition at the Creative Star Award 2024, real cases and a method built on mock-ups and written plans. Use the same criteria to assess any dentist, then decide.
how much is a hollywood smile in iraq?
Prices vary widely between clinics depending on the number of teeth, material, where the veneers are made, preparation and gum health. Duhok prices are not published, because the price is written in your plan after the examination. Be wary of a single price quoted without an examination or without naming the material. Veneers cost in Iraq explains the factors and how to compare fairly.
How can I verify the licence of an Iraqi dentist who also works in Dubai?
The Dubai Health Authority publishes a register of licensed professionals through its Sheryan system, searchable by name or licence number. Dr. Khalid Saeed's licence is no. 06772519, and you can look it up yourself. For practice in Iraq, ask which university the dentist graduated from and which professional body they belong to. Then complete the picture with real cases and a written plan.
Should I travel to Kurdistan for dental treatment or have it done where I live?
It depends on the treatment. Fillings, gum care and simple procedures are usually best done near home, where follow-up is easy. Larger cosmetic work, such as a Hollywood smile or complex implants, may justify travel to a dentist whose method and evidence you trust. Send photos on WhatsApp for a no-obligation first opinion, and see dental tourism in Duhok for travel options.