Location: Greater London, United Kingdom Relocation:Available for UAE
DHA Reg: 57225697 | GDC Reg: 280903 Languages: English | Arabic | French
Positioning Statement
UK Specialist Oral Surgeon Bringing NHS-Level Surgical Standards to the UAE
Dr. Youssef Akoush is a British-Egyptian oral surgery specialist with 14+ years of clinical experience across UK NHS teaching hospitals, Cairo University, and private surgical practice. He combines specialist oral surgery registration, OMFS hospital experience, implantology, conscious sedation, academic teaching, and multilingual patient care. His DHA registration is completed, with facility activation pending where required.
DHA-Registered
Consultant Oral Surgeon & Specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon — DHA registration completed, facility activation pending where required.
UK GDC Specialist
Listed on the UK Oral Surgery Specialist Register. NHS teaching hospital-trained and accredited.
Full Surgical Scope
Implantology, bone grafting, sinus lifts, OMFS, sedation, oral pathology, and complex extractions.
Multilingual
English, Arabic, and French - an immediate advantage for UAE's international patient population.
Executive Profile
Consultant-Level Surgical Capability with International Clinical Credibility
Dr. Akoush has built his career across high-volume clinical environments - NHS teaching hospitals, Cairo University's OMFS department, and active UK private practice. He is a British national with full UK NHS specialist background. His clinical scope encompasses complex dentoalveolar surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, impacted third molars, surgical extractions, biopsies, cyst and lesion management, oral pathology, implantology, bone grafting, sinus lifts, CBCT interpretation, and SAAD-accredited conscious sedation.
DHA registration completed — facility activation pending where required.
Beyond the operating chair, Dr. Akoush brings a strong academic and mentoring background - having taught undergraduate dental students, supervised house officers, and mentored SHOs and trainees within hospital surgical settings. He is also a GDC ORE OSCE Examiner commencing June 2026.
Ideal For
UAE hospitals with dental or OMFS departments, multispecialty medical clinics, premium dental centers, implantology centers, and specialist surgical referral practices seeking consultant-level credibility.
Licensure & Standing
Credentials & Registration Summary
DHA Registration — Consultant Oral Surgeon
Registration No. 57225697 | Verified via Sheryan Portal & DHA Public Index View registration
DHA Registration — Specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dual classification — maximum placement flexibility across UAE hospital and clinic settings.
GDC — Oral Surgery Specialist Register
Registration No. 280903 | UK General Dental Council View registration
NHS Level 2 Oral Surgery Accreditation
Accredited — London Region & Southwest Region, NHS England
SAAD Accredited Sedationist
Society for the Advancement of Anaesthesia in Dentistry — conscious sedation accreditation
CBCT Level 2 Certification
Justification & Interpretation of Cone Beam CT imaging. MOH & Implant privilege: in process.
DHA registration completed — facility activation pending where required.
Single and multiple dental implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, advanced surgical treatment planning, and CBCT-guided case assessment.
SAAD-accredited conscious sedation for anxious and complex patients. Safe, evidence-based pharmacological management across NHS and private settings.
NHS Experience
Proven in High-Volume NHS Teaching Hospital Environments
1
Aug 2022 - Present
Specialty Doctor - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London Complex extractions, biopsies, oral pathology, lesion management, skin cancer-related surgical procedures, multidisciplinary inpatient & outpatient care, and mentorship of SHOs and trainees.
2
Jul 2019 - Aug 2022
Specialty Doctor - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust High-volume OMFS clinical service delivery across inpatient and outpatient surgical settings.
3
Mar 2019 - Jul 2019
Senior House Officer - OMFS Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Foundation surgical training within an NHS teaching hospital OMFS department.
NHS-Authored Clinical Leaflets
Dr. Akoush has authored NHS patient information leaflets at Ashford & St. Peter's, including:
Surgical and Implantology Experience for Premium Dental Centers
Oral Surgeon & Implantologist
Balham Dental Studio & Sync Dental Centres, London March 2025 - Present Single and multiple implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lifts, complex extractions, and advanced surgical treatment planning for premium private patients.
IMOS Oral Surgery Provider
Oral Surgery Ltd, United Kingdom December 2022 - Present NHS IMOS complex dentoalveolar referrals: impacted wisdom teeth, retained roots, specialist surgical extractions, biopsies, and specialist case management across multiple UK sites.
For UAE clinics and hospitals, Dr. Akoush is positioned to support high-value surgical cases, referred oral surgery, implant treatment planning, premium patient experiences, and multidisciplinary dental services.
Academic Background
Clinician, Educator, and Surgical Mentor
Assistant Lecturer - Cairo University
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department | Feb 2015 - Feb 2019 Taught practical oral surgery to undergraduate dental students, supervised house officers, supported outpatient clinical assessment, and participated in faculty accreditation and quality assurance programs.
GDC ORE OSCE Examiner
General Dental Council, UK | Commencing June 2026 Appointed to assess internationally qualified dentists for the UK Overseas Registration Examination - one of the most credible peer-recognition roles in UK dentistry.
NHS Clinical Mentor
Active mentorship of SHOs and trainees within NHS OMFS settings. Supports clinical governance, surgical training standards, and junior doctor development.
Research & Academic Footprint
Dr. Akoush maintains an active academic profile with published research in oral and maxillofacial surgery, including work on the precision of orthognathic digital plan transfer.
Advanced surgical care should be delivered with precision, clarity, and compassion - from the first consultation to the final follow-up.
Clear Diagnosis
Evidence-based clinical assessment with CBCT imaging, thorough case history, and transparent treatment planning tailored to the individual patient.
Confident Pre-Operative Communication
Calm, honest explanation of risks, options, and expected outcomes - especially critical for anxious or complex patients requiring sedation or advanced surgery.
Safe Surgical Execution
NHS-grade clinical governance standards applied in every surgical setting - private or hospital. Consistent, disciplined, and safety-first in every case.
Multilingual Patient Experience
English, Arabic, and French - enabling genuine rapport with the UAE's diverse international and regional patient population at every stage of care.
UAE Market Fit
A Strong Match for Dubai's Premium Healthcare Sector
License Readiness
DHA registration completed — facility activation pending where required. MOH and implant privilege in process.
UK Clinical Credibility
GDC Oral Surgery Specialist List. NHS teaching hospital experience across London, Yorkshire, and Cornwall.
High-Value Surgical Scope
Implantology, bone grafting, sinus lifts, complex extractions, sedation, biopsies — a comprehensive surgical scope for premium healthcare settings.
Governance & Teaching Value
Teaching, mentoring, GDC examining, NHS clinical supervision - an asset for institutions investing in quality and accreditation.
Target Opportunities
Seeking Senior Oral Surgery Opportunities in the UAE
Target Roles
Consultant Oral Surgeon
Specialist Oral Surgeon
Specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon
Oral Surgeon / Implantologist
OMFS Specialist
Surgical Referral Clinician
Preferred Settings
Premium dental centers
Hospitals with dental / OMFS departments
Multispecialty medical clinics
Implantology centers
Surgical referral practices
High-end private healthcare groups
Target Locations
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
Wider UAE considered
Status: Available. Currently based in Greater London and ready to relocate immediately for the right opportunity.
Contact
Dr. Youssef Akoush
DHA-Registered Consultant Oral Surgeon | UK GDC Specialist | Ready for UAE
Peer-verified clinical authorship at Ashford & St. Peter's NHS Trust - a testament to surgical governance contribution and professional standing within the UK NHS.
Available for suitable opportunities with hospitals, multispecialty clinics, premium dental centers, and healthcare groups across the UAE. A direct conversation is welcomed at any stage.
Verified Public Footprint
Public Verification & Professional Footprint
Dr. Youssef Akoush's profile is supported by public professional records, UK clinic listings, NHS-authored patient resources, teaching activity, and research visibility.
GDC Official Register
Youssef Hany Mohamed Helmy Akoush — GDC No. 280903