Dr. Youssef Akoush

British DHA-Registered Consultant Oral Surgeon

UK Specialist Oral Surgeon  |  NHS OMFS Experience  |  Implantology  |  Conscious Sedation

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.

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
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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
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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.

Clinical Expertise

Advanced Oral Surgery, OMFS, Implantology & Sedation

A comprehensive surgical scope built across NHS teaching hospitals, university clinical settings, and specialist private practice over 14+ years.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Complex dentoalveolar surgery, surgical extractions, impacted wisdom teeth, retained roots, inpatient & outpatient OMFS care, skin cancer-related oral/maxillofacial procedures.

Implantology & Bone Surgery

Single and multiple dental implant placement, bone grafting, sinus lift procedures, advanced surgical treatment planning, and CBCT-guided case assessment.

Oral Pathology & Diagnosis

Oral biopsies, cyst enucleation, lesion management, oral pathology workup, burning mouth syndrome, oral lichen planus, and cryotherapy.

Conscious Sedation

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:

Private Practice

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.

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.

His teaching background makes him a strong addition for UAE institutions investing in clinical excellence, governance, and surgical team development.

Patient Care Philosophy

Surgical Precision. Calm Communication. Patient Trust.

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

Registration Numbers

DHA: 57225697 - Consultant Oral Surgeon & Specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon
GDC: 280903 - Oral Surgery Specialist
Languages: English  |  Arabic  |  French

NHS-Authored Leaflets

Peer-verified clinical authorship at Ashford & St. Peter's NHS Trust - a testament to surgical governance contribution and professional standing within the UK NHS.

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

DHA / Sheryan Indexed Profile

DHA Registration No. 57225697 — Consultant Oral Surgery & Specialist Maxillofacial Surgeon

UK Clinic Profiles

Listed at Balham Dental Studio, Sync Dental, Leagrave Dental Sedation Clinic, Oral Surgery Ltd

NHS Authored Patient Leaflets

Ashford & St Peter's NHS Foundation Trust — 11 authored oral surgery patient information resources

Teaching & Research Footprint

CL Dental School — Oral Surgery Faculty | ResearchGate academic profile

Appendix

Full Verification Link Appendix

Professional Links & Public References