د. سام توماس
Specialist Orthodontist · Boston Dental Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Specialty: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Spoken Languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam
Patients: Children, teenagers and adults. A first orthodontic consultation is recommended from age 7; this is a recommended assessment age, not a stated minimum age for all care.
Experience: 16 years of total experience, including over 13 years of orthodontic experience in Abu Dhabi.
About Dr. Sam Thomas
Dr. Sam Thomas is a Specialist Orthodontist at Boston Dental Center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A Gold Medalist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, he focuses on healthy, confident smiles through personalized care. His practice includes routine, aesthetic and complex orthodontics for adults and growing patients, with particular interests in invisible orthodontics, digital planning, growth modification, skeletal anchorage and multidisciplinary care.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.
- Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, India.
Clear Aligners and Braces
- Invisalign, Eon, Spark and Smartee clear aligners; invisible and aesthetic orthodontic treatment.
- Digital orthodontic treatment planning and smile designing.
- Metal, ceramic, self-ligating and Damon braces.
Children and Growing Patients
- Early orthodontic assessment; growth and development assessment.
- Growth modification, orthopedic appliances and interceptive orthodontic treatment.
- Assessment and treatment of developing malocclusions.
Complex and Advanced Orthodontics
- Complex malocclusion management, adult orthodontics and multidisciplinary treatment.
- Orthodontic preparation for jaw surgery and orthodontic finishing following orthognathic surgery.
- Cleft lip and palate orthodontic management.
- Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs), mini-implant-assisted orthodontics and skeletal anchorage.
Orthodontic Concerns
Orthodontic assessment includes crooked or crowded teeth, spacing, teeth alignment and bite concerns such as overbite, underbite, crossbite and open bite. Dr. Sam also assesses jaw growth and complex orthodontic concerns. The suitability of braces, aligners or other treatment is determined after examination.
Memberships, Certifications and Awards
- World Federation of Orthodontists, Member.
- Emirates Orthodontic Society, Member.
- Indian Orthodontic Society, Life Member.
- Invisalign Certified Provider, Gold Provider; Eon, Gold Provider; Spark Aligner Certified.
- Damon Insignia Digital Orthodontics, Certified Provider.
- American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Certified.
- Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Gold Medalist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2010.
- Top Student Award in Orthodontics, BDS Final Examination.
UAE Licence
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH). Professional licence number: GD16465.