CORE COMPETENCIES
- Clinical orthodontics: comprehensive diagnosis, treatment planning, fixed appliances, aligner therapy, interceptive orthodontics, finishing,
retention, and patient-centered communication.
- Digital and AI-oriented orthodontics: cephalometric analysis, CBCT interpretation, CAD/CAM-oriented workflows, digital model analysis, and AI-
assisted research design.
- Academic teaching and assessment: curriculum delivery, lecture preparation, case-based learning, OSCE/OSPE preparation, examination writing,
and examiner calibration.
- Research and scholarship: study design, scientific writing, manuscript preparation, systematic/scoping review methods, peer review, statistical analysis, and publication strategy.
- Institutional development and quality assurance: academic quality systems, performance indicators, accreditation documentation, governance support, continuous improvement, and faculty development.
- Leadership and management: strategic planning, healthcare operations, budgeting, partnerships, public health program coordination, team supervision, and stakeholder engagement.
ACADEMIC, SUPERVISORY, AND INSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Vice Dean for Development and Quality Affairs | 21 September University for Medical and Applied Sciences | Sana'a, Yemen | 2026 -
Present
- Provide academic and administrative leadership for institutional development, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and accreditation-
readiness initiatives.
- Coordinate quality documentation, academic performance indicators, program-development activities, governance procedures, and evidence-
based quality systems across academic units.
- Support curriculum enhancement, faculty capacity building, institutional reporting, and alignment of academic operations with strategic quality objectives.
Supervisor, Orthodontics Program | Yemeni Council for Medical & Health Specializations (Yemeni Board) | Yemen | Jan 2025 -
Present
- Support postgraduate orthodontic training pathways through resident mentoring, case review, competency-based assessment, and clinical audit processes.
- Contribute to standardized assessment activities, including case records, OSCE/OSPE preparation, examiner calibration, clinical documentation,
and program quality support.
Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry | 21 September University for Medical and Applied Sciences | Sana'a, Yemen | Nov 2025 - Present
- Teach Infection Control & Community Dental Health and Immunology for second-year dentistry students.
Dr. Salah Mohammed Salem Ben Hafedh | Professional CV | 2026
- Develop syllabi, lectures, quizzes, examinations, practical demonstrations, and case-based learning activities aligned with undergraduate dental education needs.
CLINICAL AND EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE
Chief Executive Officer | Genesis Medical & Cosmetics | Sana'a, Yemen | Feb 2020 - Present
- Lead strategic planning, healthcare operations, partnerships, service development, and multidisciplinary coordination across dental and medical service lines.
- Oversee organizational direction, stakeholder engagement, operational systems, and business development activities within a private healthcare setting.
Orthodontics Specialist | Ben Hafeed Dental Care & Cosmetics | Sana'a, Yemen | Jan 2014 - Present
- Provide comprehensive orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, fixed appliance therapy, retention planning, follow-up care, and patient education.
- Support clinical team coordination, treatment documentation, infection-control implementation, and patient-centered service delivery.
Orthodontics Specialist | B Smile Dental Center | Sana'a, Yemen | Jul 2020 - Present
- Deliver orthodontic consultations, fixed appliance therapy, aligner-related care, treatment monitoring, and interdisciplinary case coordination.
Orthodontics Specialist | Care Dental Center | Sana'a, Yemen | Nov 2021 - Present
- Manage orthodontic consultations, appliance delivery, records management, treatment follow-up, retention protocols, and patient communication.
Resident Orthodontist | Sana'a University Dental Clinic | Sana'a, Yemen | Sep 2020 - May 2022
- Managed complex orthodontic cases under faculty supervision and contributed to undergraduate mentoring, clinical documentation, and research activity.
INTERNATIONAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
Nutrition Consultant | World Health Organization (WHO) | Muscat, Oman | Aug 2018 - Jan 2020
- Planned and monitored national nutrition and noncommunicable disease activities and contributed to the WHO Mid-Term Review 2018-2019.
- Developed advocacy and training materials and coordinated implementation with the Ministry of Health and partner organizations.
Coordinator | EMPHNET - Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network | Yemen | Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
- Co-developed NCD and diphtheria field guidelines with WHO and the Ministry of Health and coordinated preparedness and response activities.
Technical Manager, Community Health Worker Program | UNICEF & Ministry of Health | Yemen | Oct 2016 - May 2017
- Managed a US$450,000 community health program, trained and supervised community health workers, and established 40 sentinel surveillance sites.
Coordinator, Immunization & Health Systems | Ministry of Health & UNICEF | Yemen | May 2016 - Oct 2016
- Supported GAVI/UNICEF implementation, national surveys, immunization micro-planning, field coordination, and health-system strengthening activities.
