Maria Kuchmina
13
years of experience
Maria Kuchmina
- Specialization: Orthodontist
- 13 years of experience
- Workplace: United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Factor Smile Dental Clinic (Implantology & Oral Surgery Center)
- Specialist at Factor Smile Dental Clinic in Dubai as a DHA-licensed Specialist Orthodontist.
- Orthodontic education includes Mechnikov North-West State Medical University (St. Petersburg): Dentistry (2019) and Orthodontics (2021).
- Clinical cases include braces, braces with mini screws and orthognathic surgery, a fixed Hyrex device with disconnection pads, Marco-Rossa Appliance with a facial mask, and upper jaw expansion with the fitfry apparatus.
- Advanced training includes Invisalign Certification (2024) and Vector tas mini-screws installation (2020).
Sofia Najem is a specialist at Factor Smile Dental Clinic in Dubai, working as a DHA-licensed Specialist Orthodontist. She trained at Mechnikov North-West State Medical University (St. Petersburg) and focuses on complex orthodontic mechanics, including braces with mini screws and orthognathic surgery, Hyrex devices, and facial mask therapy. Her orthodontic tools also include Invisalign, supported by Invisalign Certification (2024).
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Qualifications
Sofia Najem focuses on orthodontic treatment plans that combine fixed appliances with targeted mechanics when simple alignment is not enough. As a specialist at Factor Smile Dental Clinic in Dubai, she works as a DHA-licensed Specialist Orthodontist and builds treatment around specific clinical scenarios documented in her case work. Her referenced orthodontic approaches include braces, braces with mini screws combined with orthognathic surgery, and treatment using a fixed Hyrex device with disconnection pads. She also works with Marco-Rossa Appliance and a facial mask, and she performs upper jaw expansion using the fitfry apparatus. For patients who prefer removable options, her training includes Invisalign Certification (2024).
Education
- 2019 — Mechnikov North-West State Medical University (St. Petersburg), Dentistry.
- 2021 — Mechnikov North-West State Medical University (St. Petersburg), Dentistry.
- 2021 — Mechnikov North-West State Medical University (St. Petersburg), Orthodontics.
Work experience
Not specified in the available clinic profile.
Clinical focus and techniques
At Factor Smile Dental Clinic, Najem’s orthodontic work is tailored to bite and growth-related problems using a mix of appliances and anchorage systems.
- Marco-Ross apparatus.
- Treatment with braces.
- Treatment with braces plus mini screws and orthognathic surgery.
- Fixed Hyrex device and disconnection pads.
- Marco-Rossa Appliance and Facial Mask.
- Expansion of the upper jaw with the fitfry apparatus.
- Invisalign (certification mentioned).
Professional societies and certifications
- DHA General Dentist License.
- Invisalign Certification.
Academic output
Not specified in the available clinic profile.
Courses and advanced training
- 2024 — Invisalign Certification.
- 2020 — Vector tas mini-screws installation.
Awards and recognition
Not specified in the available clinic profile.
Her orthodontic practice at the clinic supports both fixed and clear aligner pathways. For international patients, Factor Smile’s coordination team provides RU/EN/Arabic support during scheduling and treatment planning.
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