Who is the best dentist in Iraq?

"Best" in dentistry depends first on your case. A dentist who is excellent at implants may not be the first choice for delicate porcelain veneers, and the reverse is also true. So the useful question is: who suits my situation, and what is the evidence? Most cosmetic treatment cannot be undone — veneers usually need some enamel reduction and implants are surgery in the jaw — so picking the cheapest offer or the slickest advert can cost far more later when a poor result has to be corrected.

Start with what you can check. Ask for the licence number and look it up in the issuing authority's register. Dr. Khalid Saeed is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (no. 06772519), searchable on the DHA "Sheryan" register under Khalid Ali Saeed, and he co-founded the Dubai clinic where he works — see Dr. Khalid Saeed's profile at Creative Arts Dubai. Titles such as "celebrity smile maker" or his recognition at the Creative Star Award 2024 ceremony in Dubai are part of his biography, but they do not replace a licence and real cases.

Next, look at how the dentist works. A careful dentist shows you the new smile before touching your teeth, with digital smile design and a mock-up tried in your mouth, then gives a written plan listing the teeth, material, preparation level, alternatives and price. Decay and gum disease are treated first, and you should hear honestly when whitening or orthodontics would serve you better than veneers. For Dr. Khalid's Duhok patients, veneers are made at the Creative Art Dental Lab in Dubai.

Finally, judge the cases and the aftercare. Ask for before-and-after photos in natural light from several angles, browse the before-and-after gallery, and ask how follow-up works once you fly home. Patients travel to Dr. Khalid from Baghdad, Basra, Mosul and Erbil as well as from Europe and the Gulf, and the first step is usually sending smile photos on WhatsApp. For the full checklist, read our guide to choosing the best dentist in Iraq and Kurdistan.

• A licence number you can search in an official register
• Digital design and a mock-up before any preparation
• A written plan: teeth, material, alternatives, price
• A named lab where veneers and crowns are made
• Real case photos from several angles
• A clear follow-up arrangement after you go home