Tikhon Zhurbenko

Gultach Matiyeva’s pediatric dentistry at Factor Smile Dental Clinic in Dubai is designed to reduce fear and support safe treatment for children. As a specialist at the clinic, she works as a General Dentist with a focus on Paediatric Dentistry and is licensed as a DHA General Dentist. Her clinical profile includes preventive and therapeutic dentistry, aesthetic restoration, and sedation and general anaesthesia dentistry for children. A key part of her work is behavioural adaptation—helping children feel comfortable in the dental setting—while also managing dental trauma when it occurs. The clinic profile specifically lists nitrous oxide sedation and treatment under general anaesthesia as part of her pediatric treatment options. Matiyeva’s education includes a Dentist (Physician-Stomatologist) qualification from Vitebsk State Order of Peoples' Friendship Medical University (Belarus) and an internship in Dentistry at Dental Center of Mary Velayat (Turkmenistan) in 2017–2018.

Education

• Vitebsk State Order of Peoples' Friendship Medical University (Belarus) — Dentist (Physician-Stomatologist).
• 2017–2018 — Internship in Dentistry, Dental Center of Mary Velayat (Turkmenistan).

Work experience

• General Dentist — Factor Smile Dental Clinic (City Walk, Dubai), DHA General Dentist licence.

Clinical focus and techniques

At Factor Smile Dental Clinic, Matiyeva’s pediatric practice combines prevention, minimally invasive treatment, and sedation when appropriate.

• Paediatric dentistry and prevention.
• Behavioural adaptation of children in the dental setting.
• Nitrous oxide sedation.
• Treatment under general anaesthesia.
• Management of dental trauma in children.
• Aesthetic dental restoration.
• Minimally invasive dentistry.

Professional societies and certifications

• DHA General Dentist licence.

Academic output

Not specified in the available clinic profile.

Courses and advanced training

• 2025 — Real World Pediatric Dentistry — Dr. Larry Johnson (USA).
• 2025 — Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation — Dr. Yasmin Kottait (UAE).
• 2025 — Pediatric Dental Traumatology, Treatment Using Zirconia and Stainless Steel Crowns Under General Anesthesia (Moscow).
• 2025 — Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (UAE).
• 2026 — Nitrous Sedation in Pediatric Dentistry (Moscow).
• 2026 — Brazilian School of Aesthetic Restoration.
• 2026 — WOW RESTO: Aesthetic Restoration of Molars (Moscow).

Awards and recognition

Not specified in the available clinic profile.

She consults in Russian and English. For families visiting from abroad, Factor Smile’s RU/EN/Arabic coordination helps with appointment planning, and the clinic also offers sedation options to make pediatric care more comfortable.