Dr. Hiba AlHelou – Midmak Academy

Dr. Hiba Al Helou

Medical-Health Sector

Doctor of Dental Surgery, specializing in Fixed Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology, with extensive academic and practical experience in education, training, and scientific research in the fields of cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. She is recognized for her active contributions to scientific conferences, training programs, and academic supervision of postgraduate students, in addition to her innovations in dentistry, holding three registered patents.

She possesses significant expertise in delivering practical training programs, developing the skills of students and professionals, and designing and implementing innovative treatment strategies. Her experience combines hands-on practice, scientific research, and academic supervision to cultivate the next generation of highly qualified dental professionals

Academic Qualifications

2015	PhD with honor degree 98 in Fixed Prosthodontics and implant prosthesis, Damascus University.
2013	Fellowship of International Congress of Oral Implantologists ICOI.
2011	Master degree with rating Excellent 89.98, faculty of dentistry, Damascus University, and has obtained honor degree 99 for master research.
2007	License in dentistry, faculty of dentistry, Damascus University, with rating Very Good, Sixth order.

Patents‎

I’ve got three patents for my inventions in field of dentistry:

Number 5777	Al‑Helou H, Tray that can modify its dimensions.
Number 5804	Al‑Helou H, Corrector of inclination of teeth resulting from teeth loss.
Number 5872	Al‑Helou H, Al-Sbee M F. Implant Mount as a Base for Temporary Prostheses.

Professional Experience‎

2025- …	Scientific Director in National Dental Center for Syrian Board & Specialization NDC.
2025- …	Member of Council of Syrian Dental Syndicate.
2024- …	Head of Scientific Research Unit in Arab University for Science & Technology AUST.
2024- …	Vice President of the scientific Council for Aesthetic dentistry in the Syrian Board of medical Specializations.
2019- …	Vice President of Aesthetic Association in Syria.
2019- …	Lecturer Professor & Supervisor on scientific and clinical aspects, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry department of postgraduates.
2017- 2019	Vice Dean of scientific Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian private university SPU.
2015 – 2019	Supervisor on the practical aspects of the dental Treatment (Fixed Prosthodontics and implant prosthesis) by the students in the college of Dentistry, SPU.
2015- 2019	Lecturer Professor of Fixed Prosthodontics and Implant Prosthesis in University and Conferences.
2015- 2019	Participation in local and international conferences and training courses.
2018- …	Head of Aesthetic and Oral Rehabilitation Department in National Dental Center for Syrian Board & Specialization NDC.

As an Academic supervisor and trainer

2024– 2025	Syrian Fellowship in Aesthetic and Oral Rehabilitation, Syndicate of Dentists in Syria, Damascus from.
2024- 2025	Professional Diploma in Aesthetic and Oral Rehabilitation with Manchester International Training Academy MINTA.
2024	Long-term course in Aesthetic dentistry, Syndicate of Dentists in Syria, Damascus.
2023- 2024	Syrian Fellowship in Aesthetic and Oral Rehabilitation, Syndicate of Dentists in Syria, Damascus from.
2022	Training course in cosmetic dentistry (Direct and indirect veneers) Central Dental Syndicate in Syria, Damascus.

As a trainer‎

2023	Basic Dental Implantology Course, Syrian Dentists Syndicate, Damascus countryside branch.
2023	Comprehensive course in dental implantology, Damascus.
2023	Indirect & Direct Veneers Course 3 days in Hama.
2023	The advanced course in oral and dental beautification, which was held on the sidelines of the Scientific Conference on Oral and Dental Health.
2023	Syrian Fellowship in Dental Implantology, Syrian Dentists Syndicate, Damascus.
2023	The First Scientific Forum for Laser Applications in Dentistry, Arab Private University for Science and Technology.
2023	Comprehensive Dental Implant Course, Dental Syndicate, Aleppo Branch, Aleppo.
2023	Professional Diploma in: Aesthetic Ceramic Veneers from A to Z, Manchester International Training Academy.
2021	All in One Smile Rehabilitation Course, Damascus.
2021	Indirect & Direct Veneers Course in Al-Qamishli.
2021	Basic Dental Implantology Course, Syrian Dentists Syndicate, Homs countryside branch, Homs.

As a lecturer (Speaker)‎

2025	Syrian Fellowship in Implant Dentistry, Syndicate of Dentists in Syria, Damascus.
2024	Aleppo Scientific Conference in Dentistry, in Syria, Aleppo.
2024	The Tenth Scientific Conference on Plastic Surgery and Treatment, Lattakia.
2023	The first scientific days in dental implantology at the Arab Private University, Hama 6.
2023	The Eleventh International Scientific Conference, Modern Dentistry, Damascus University.
2023	Coastal Dentists Conference, Tartous.
2023	Scientific Conference on Oral and Dental Health, Central Dental Syndicate in Syria, Damascus.
2023	The Fifth Scientific Conference (Digital Dentistry between Reality and Application) of the Faculty of Dentistry, Al-Baath University, Homs.
2023	Annual Scientific Conference of the Dental Syndicate, Hama Branch, Hama.
2022	The Fourteenth Scientific Conference of the Syndicate of Dentists in Lattakia Scientific Conference of the Syrian Association for Dental Implants, Lattakia.
2022	The twenty-first international scientific conference of the Syrian Dentists Syndicate.
2021	Scientific Day in Cosmetic Dentistry, Homs.
2021	Aleppo Scientific Dental Conference, Aleppo.
2021	The Third International Medical Conference at the University of Hama, Hama.
2020- 2021	Basic Dental Implantology Science Course-Syrian commission for medical specialties-Damascus Hospital.

Previous Appointments and Teaching Experience

2017- …	National Dental Center for Syrian Board & Specialization, Lecturer Professor & Supervisor on scientific and clinical aspects (Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry department) of postgraduates.
2015- …	Assistant Professor (University Teacher), Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian Private University SPU.
2015- …	Teaching courses in Fixed Prosthodontics, Dental Implants, and General Dentistry for undergraduate students.
2007- 2015	Supervisor on the practical and applied aspects (Teaching assistant), Faculty of Dental Medicine, Damascus University.
2011- 2012	Supervisor on the practical and clinical applied aspects (Teaching assistant), Faculty of dentistry, International University of Science and Technology IUST.
	I have been involved in the teaching of Undergraduates, Fixed Prosthodontics- Implant Dentistry (implant prosthesis) and Dental Materials.
2017- 2018	Participation as an evaluator in the second clinical case report posters competition for dental students in Syria and as organizer.
	Supervising and organizing for several conferences and training courses, the Syrian Private University
2018- 2019	Participation in the scientific research competition in Syria.
2019- 2020	Participation in the scientific research competition in Syria.

Previous Presentations in Conferences and scientific meetings

Speaker:

2019	Cosmetic days of Hama. Hama.
2019	Advanced course in in direct veneers, Hama.
2019	Advanced cosmetic course in direct and indirect veneers and fillers, Faculty of Dentistry Tartous University.
2019	Scientific conference of dental association, Latakia branch, Latakia.
2019	Advanced course in direct and indirect veneers, Damascus University, Damascus.
2019	The First Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Dentistry, Tartous University.
2018	The XIX ^th International Scientific Conference.
2018	Cosmetic of Teeth and Smile. Damascus University, Damascus.
2018- 2018	The Second Scientific Course for Innovation and Invention. Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus.
2018	Course on implant dentistry, National Dental Center for Syrian Board & Specialization.
2017	The first Conference on Medical and Dental Applications of Laser, Damascus.
2017	Scientific Day in the branch of the association of dentist, Hama.
2017	Implant Mount as a Base for Temporary Prostheses, Science of Invention and Development Conference, Damascus Dental School, Damascus.
2016	Diagnosis and Treatment Planning for Implant restorations, Implant Dentistry Conference, Damascus.
2015	Personal experience in invention and innovation, course in the science of invention and development, Syrian Private University, Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus.
	Previous Trainer in workshop (hands on).
2019	Workshop in an Advanced course in in direct veneers.
2018- …	Workshop in The Second Scientific Course for Innovation and Invention. Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus.
2017	Workshop in the course of the science of invention and development. Damascus Dental School, Damascus University, Damascus.
2016	A practical hands-on course on implant dentistry, Syrian Private University. Faculty of Dentistry, Damascus.
2015	Supervising in the organization of the Aesthetic veneers and smile design course, Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian Private University.
2015	Interactive Session and practical hands-on course of Aesthetic veneers and smile design Faculty of Dentistry, Syrian Private University.

Publications ‎

books:

2022	Hiba Al Helou. Fixed Prosthodontics 2, Arab University for science and technology, Hama, First Edition 1-130.
2019	Hiba Al Helou, Mohammad Arabi Katbi. Principles of Fixed Prosthodontics, Syrian University, Damascus, First Edition 1-200.

articles:

	HA Helou, I Al-Ibrahim, B Sairafi, NAD Kharboutly, J Kassis‏. The effect of diode 980 nm laser-activated bleaching on surface roughness and color change in composite resin restorations (in vitro study)‏. Lasers in Dental Science 8 (1), 51, 2024.
	Hiba Al Helou, Joul Kassis, Wael Zaidani, Tareq Bylasani, The effect of repeated baking of porcelain on its bonding strength to a Co-Cr alloy 3D-printed by selective laser melting, The Saudi Dental Journal,2024,36, 2.
	H. Al Helou, F. Shaaban, and L. Hanafi, Evaluation the effect of fiber-reinforced resin posts surface treatment on their bond strength with resin cement: An in-vitro study. Teikyo Medical Journal,2022,45,06.
	Al‑Helou H, Evaluation of Water Sorption and Solubility of (CAD/CAM) and Conventional Acrylic Resin, Journal of Albaath University of Health Sciences 2020.
	Al-Helou H. Effect of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Surface Treatment on Shear Bond Strength to Composite Resin. Journal of Albaath University of Health Sciences 2018.
	Al-Helou H. The Effect of Repeated Firings on the Bond Strength of Porcelain to Nickel- Chromium Alloy (In Vitro Study (Journal of Albaath University of Health Sciences 2018.
	Al‑Helou H, Swed E. Effect of metal type and surface treatment on shear bond strength of resin cement (in vitro study). J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2016:16:(1).
	Al-Helou H, Alsharani F and Jaafo M H. Evaluation of bone density around immediately functional and nonfunctional loaded implants JIDA. 2014.12(8).
	Al‑Helou H, Swed E. Bonding Resin cement to metal alloys of Different surface treatments (In vitro study) Journal of Damascus University of Health Sciences 2012:28(2).
	Al-Helou H, Alsharani F and Jaafo M H. Evaluation of Bone Density around Immediate Functional Loaded Implants with Two Different Diameters. Journal of Damascus University of Health Sciences.
	Al-Helou H, Alsharani F and Jaafo M H. The Influence of Implant Diameter on Bone Loss around the Immediate Functional Loaded Implants. Journal of Damascus University of Health Sciences.
	Al-Helou H, Alsharani F and Jaafo M H. Evaluation of bone loss around the immediate loaded implant with two different diameters. Journal of Albaath University of Health Sciences.

Conference and course‎

2025	The 27th Jordanian International Dental Conference, Amman, Jordan.
2023	The 26th Jordanian International Dental Conference, Amman, Jordan.
2022	Applications of Erbium and Diode lasers in dentistry, Higher Education Institute, Master Class Academy, Vicenza. Italy.
2022	Training course, non-surgical facial Aesthetics Course, Jordan Paramedic Society.
2018	Theoretical and Practical Course of Microscopic Endodontics, Microscope use in Endodontics, Rotary Root Canal Preparation, Warm Vertical Root Canal Obturation.
2016	Course in Temporomandibular Disorders.
2014	Esthetic Dentistry, Veneer and Botox Application Course, from Syrian Dental Association and Syrian Prosthodontists Society.
2013- 2014	Advances and Innovations in implant dentistry Course, 120 continuing educational hours, in UAE.
2011	International Computer Driving License, ICDL Certificate.
2010- 2011	Advance course in implant dentistry, rate of 150 hours of theoretical and practical, from Office of C.P.D Continuing Professional Development in the Faculty of Dentistry.
2010	Randomized Clinical Trials and Research Publication with International Association for Dental Research SSDR.
2009- 2010	Course in the science of invention and development.
2007- 2008	Course in implant dentistry, rate of 100 hours of theoretical and practical, from Office of C.P.D Continuing Professional Development in the Faculty of Dentistry.

Awards and Other Achievements

2023	Honoring a certificate of thanks and appreciation from the Presidency of Damascus University for contribution in the field of invention and development, Damascus.
2023	A certificate of appreciation from the University of Damascus for participating in the student scientific research competition by supervising student scientific research, Damascus.
2022	Certificate of membership as Consultant-Expert in the dental innovations from 2019 from The Administration Council of Bright Inventors Association in France.
…	Gold medal in the International Fair of Invention in the Middle East.
…	I was Nominated by the Ministry of Commerce and Economics and Ministry of Higher Education, to represent the inventors of Syrian Universities in the International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland.
…	I got a WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) certificate of merit.
…	AI Bassel Gold medal in AI Bassel Fair for Invention and Innovation by the Ministry of Economy and Trade and World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO.
…	I was honored by the Ministry of Health and Syrian Dental Association for my scientific and technologic achievements and for my distinctive efforts in the development of dental professional.
…	Silver medal in 7th International Exhibition of Inventions Kunshan- China, Fellowship of International Congress of Oral Implantologists ICOI.