Dr Minu Mumtaz O.V. - Pediatric Dentist in Dubai

Dr. Minu Mumtaz O.V. is a specialist pediatric dentist at Smile On Dental Clinic in Al Satwa, Dubai. Her goal is simple: make every dental visit positive, stress-free and comfortable for your child. She has more than 11 years of clinical practice and has treated young patients exclusively in Dubai since 2024. She combines expert clinical care with a patient, compassionate approach that helps children build healthy smiles for life.

Educational Background and Specialized Training

Dr. Minu earned her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from Noorul Islam College of Dental Sciences in Kerala, India. Her interest in children’s oral health led her to a postgraduate degree in Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry from Yenepoya Dental College in Mangalore, Karnataka. Before moving her practice to Dubai, she spent several years refining her skills at leading dental clinics across Kerala.

To build on her work in modern, non-invasive developmental treatment, she also holds a Fellowship in Myofunctional Therapy from the University of Malaysia.

A Gentle Approach to Behavior Management

Every child is different, and Dr. Minu believes their dental care should be too. She specializes in child behavior management and is confident treating anxious, fearful or uncooperative young patients. Her approach is built on empathy and patience, so a visit that could feel scary becomes an encouraging step toward good oral health.

For very anxious children, or those with additional healthcare needs, she is certified to use inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas) to keep treatment relaxed and comfortable.

Pediatric Treatments She Provides

• Root canal treatment for children: single-visit and rotary endodontics, including pulpectomy, pulpotomy and direct pulp capping, on both milk teeth and permanent teeth.
• Decay and cavity management: treatment for advanced early childhood decay and nursing bottle caries.
• Dental trauma and aesthetics: care for injuries to young permanent teeth and tooth-coloured front tooth restorations.
• Preventive and interceptive care: early orthodontic evaluations, habit correction and custom space maintainers.
• Myofunctional therapy: appliances including Myobrace to guide natural jaw development and correct oral habits early, without traditional braces.
• Minor oral surgery: frenectomy (tongue-tie release) and removal of mucoceles.
• Special needs dentistry: tailored oral care for children with special health needs, including autism and Down’s syndrome.

Learn more about children’s dentistry at Smile On Dental Clinic, or book an appointment with Dr. Minu.