Specialist in Orthodontics & Peadiatric Dentistry (Dubai, UAE)
Specialist Orthodontist (UK)
Dr Shams Moopen BDS, MDS (Peadiatric Dentistry), M.Sc (Orthodontics),
M.Orth (England & Glasgow), M.Orth RCS (Edinburgh),
FFDRCS Orthodontics {Ireland), FDSRCS (Edinburgh),
M.Paed Dent RCS Ed (Paediatric Dentistry)

Northampton, UK
Moopen Dental Care, 54-56 Kingsley Road, Northampton NN2 7BL
Dubai, UAE
Ikigai Medical Centre, Lower Ground Floor, Dubai Mall
LIFE Medical Centre, Circle Mall, Jumeirah Village Circle
LIFE Medical Centre, Damascus Road, Al-Qusais
LIFE Medical Centre, 414 Road, Near Al Kabayel Store, Al-Warqua

About

Dr. Shams Moopen

Dr. Shams Moopen is an accomplished dental professional with a rich academic background and diverse qualifications. He obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1981, laying the foundation for his successful career. Dr. Moopen’s pursuit of excellence led him to acquire various esteemed credentials over the years.

Dr. Moopen holds master’s degrees in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. He completed his master’s degree in Orthodontics (MSc Orthodontics) from thw world famous Royal London Hospital, Barts NHS Health Trust, London, UK (University of London). He did his master’s degree in Pediatric Dentistry (MDS Paediatric Dentistry) from the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Dental Education & Research in Chandigarh, India (PGIMER).

Since then, he has taken Memberships & Fellowships from the Royal Colleges of England, Edinburgh & Ireland. He was the recipient of David DiBias Clinical Excellence Award for the best finished orthodontic cases from the Royal London Hospital, London, UK. He also received the M.Orth clinical case award from the British Orthodontic Society.

Dr. Moopen is in the General Dental Council’s (GDC, UK) Specialist List for Orthodontics. He had his own clinics in Dubai and India. He was also Head of Department and Professor of Child Dental Health at University of Mangalore, India. He was also the Associate Course Director of the Diploma in Orthodontics conducted by the Royal College of Surgeons, England. He is also examiner for the Diploma of Membership of the Joint Faculties (MJDF) conducted by the Royal College of England. He is an invited speaker for many International Conferences.

Accreditation

Dr Shams has a formidable track record of accomplishments. He was rank holder in both his BDS & MDS Exams. He received Silver Medal from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh for his Examination & Research Thesis while doing his Master’s Degree in Paediatric Dentistry. During his Master’s training in Orthodontics at the Royal London hospital, London, he received the David DiBiase Clinical Excellence Award for exemplary work in finishing complex orthodontic cases. He also received M.Orth Clinical case award from the British Orthodontic Society. He was Head of Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Government Dental College, Calicut, India and later Professor, Head of Department & Post-Graduate Guide at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Mangalore, India. He has served as Visiting Professor of Orthodontics to London School of Dentistry, BPP University. He has been the Director of Moopen Polyclinic in Dubai & Shams Moopen Dental Clinic Group, Dubai. He is presently Director of Moopen Dental Care, Northampton, United Kingdom

Training

Dr Shams was born in India where he received his primary dental qualification and post-graduate training in Paediatric Dentistry. He worked as Registrar at the well known Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India. After that he joined as Tutor at Government Dental College, Calicut, India and was also acting head. Later he joined as Professor & Head of Department at AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, India.. He was teaching both under-graduate & post-graduate students. He also started his multi-speciality Dental Clinic Moopen Dental care at Kozhikode, India. In 1992 he moved to Dubai and started a chain of clinics and was director of Moopen Poly-Clinic at Deira, Dubai. Later he started a chain of Dental Clinics in Dubai ( Shams Moopen Dental Clinic). In 1998 he joined as Specialist Registrar as Royal London Hospital, London to complete his completion of Specialist Training in Orthodontics (CCST). After that he started a chain of clinics in United Kingdom and was active as clinician, visiting professor and International speaker. Dr Moopen was working the NHS, UK for more than a decade and has his own clinic in Northampton, Moopen Dental Care, which is a multi surgery speciality clinic. He presently work on a visiting basis at LIFE Medical Centre, Dubai at their Circle Mall (JVC), Al-Warqua & Al-Qusais Branches. He also works at Ikigai Medical Centre at  the world Famous Dubai Mall, Dubai.

Academic & Other
Qualifications

BSc BDS (1981)

Statutory Exam
General Dental Council
United Kingdom

FDSRCS Ed
United Kingdom

MSc Ortho London, United Kingdom
FFDRCS Orthodontics
Ireland
M.Orth Intercollegiate England & Glasgow United Kingdom
M.Orth RCS Ed Edinburgh United Kingdom
MDS Paediatric Dentistry And Preventative Dentistry
M. Paediatric Dentistry RCS Ed United Kingdom
Certificate Course Sedation and Pain Mgt Eastman, United Kingdom
Certificate Course Surgical and Prosthodontic Implantology Eastman, United Kingdom
Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training In Orthodontics United Kingdom
Specialist Orthodontics List General Dental Council United Kingdom

Specialist Orthodontics
Dubai Health Authority
Dubai, UAE

Certificate Course Clear Aligner Setup SCHEU Academy, Germany
Certificate Course TAP (Thornton Adjustable Positioner) For Anti Snoring Technical Course
Incognito Lingual Braces Certified
Invisalign Aligner Orthodontics Certified
Invisalign Teen Aligner Orthodontics Certified
Invisalign GOLD Provider
Wilckodontics Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics United States of America
Mini Residency Certificate of Completion in Advance and Comprehensive
Programme on Temporomandibular Disorders And Oral Facial Pain University of Kentucky College of Dentistry United States of America
Trios Level 1 3 Shape Intra Oral Scanning And Dental Appliance System 3 Shape Academy Copenhagen

Experience & Achievements

Former Associate Course Director Diploma in Primary Care Orthodontics Faculty of General Practitioner Royal College Of Surgeons England, United Kingdom
The David DiBiase Prize for Clinical Excellence In Orthodontics Royal London Hospital, United Kingdom
First Order Silver Medal MDS Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India
Shankara Sashtidapurthi Memorial Endowment for Obtaining Highest Mark in Oral Surgery BDS, University of Kerala, India
Former Programme Leader M. Clint. Dent Orthodontics Faculty of Dentistry BPP University, City of London Dental School London, United Kingdom
Former Professor and Head of Dept Child Dental Health ABSM Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore University, India
M. Ortho Clinical Case Awards British Orthodontics Society United Kingdom
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India
Instrumental in Starting Department in two Dental Colleges
Principles of own practices in United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and India
Second Rand, BDS University of Kerala, India
Visiting Professor, Orthodontics BPP University London, UK & City of London Dental School
Visiting Professor - Orthodontics PMS College of Dental Sciences & Research India
Damon Self-Ligating System Provider For past 15 years

Teaching Experience

Specialist Registrar, Pedodontics

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education Research
Chandigarh, India
1983 - 1985

Specialist Registrar, Pedodontics

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education Research
Chandigarh, India
1983 - 1985

Tutor, Dept of Pedodontics

Government Dental College
Calicut, India
1985 - 1988

Tutor, Dept of Pedodontics

Government Dental College
Calicut, India
1985 - 1988

Associate Professor Head of the Dept of Pedodontics

Dental Sciences
Mangalore, India
1991

Associate Professor Head of the Dept of Pedodontics

Dental Sciences
Mangalore, India
1991

Professor, Dept. of Pedodontics

AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences
Mangalore, India
1991 - 1992

Professor, Dept. of Pedodontics
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences Mangalore, India 1991 - 1992
Specialist Registrar, Orthodontics
Royal London Hospital London, United Kingdom 1998 - 2001
Specialist Registrar, Orthodontics
Royal London Hospital London, United Kingdom 1998 - 2001
Associate Course Director
Diploma in Primary care Orthodontics Faculty of General Dental Practice Royal College of Surgeons, England 2007 - 2008
Associate Course Director
Diploma in Primary care Orthodontics Faculty of General Dental Practice Royal College of Surgeons, England 2007 - 2008
Visiting Professor, Orthodontics
PMS College of Dental Science & Research Trivandrum, India From 2014
Visiting Professor, Orthodontics
PMS College of Dental Science & Research Trivandrum, India From 2014
Visiting Professor, Orthodontics
BPP University London, United Kingdom From 2014
Visiting Professor, Orthodontics
BPP University London, United Kingdom From 2014
Examiner, MJDF
Faculty of Dental Surgery Royal College of Surgeons England, United Kingdom Present
Examiner, MJDF
Faculty of Dental Surgery Royal College of Surgeons England, United Kingdom Present

Research Experience

Assessment of speech, buccal occlusion and arch width in repaired cleft palate cases as related to timing of surgery. Thesis submitted to the University of Punjab, India in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Dental Science in Pedodontics.
Assessment of speech, buccal occlusion and arch width in repaired cleft palate cases as related to timing of surgery. Thesis submitted to the University of Punjab, India in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Dental Science in Pedodontics.
An assessment of demineralisation, plaque organic acids and bracket retention using an ion releasing cement. Thesis submitted to the University of London in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Science in Orthodontics.
An assessment of demineralisation, plaque organic acids and bracket retention using an ion releasing cement. Thesis submitted to the University of London in partial fulfillment of the degree of Master of Science in Orthodontics.

Testimonials

Shams Moopen is a veteran in Orthodontics and treatment sessions with him could easily be one of the best you can get. My daughter just completed her Orthodontics treatment with Dr Moopen and result is amazing. We would storngle recommend him for his expertise and professionalism. You will never ger disappointed
JOY NIMA
Shams Moopen has more than 40 years of experience and he is on the most friendly dentists who really takes out time to explain every aspect of the braces treatment scientifically. He is the best I have ever went to. I always recommend him to my friends and family
GLEN LASRADO

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