Dr. Krishnamurthy Katta Balajee is a highly accomplished and experienced Senior Specialist Orthodontist with an impressive 25-year tenure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). A Fellow of the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Academy in France, Dr. Balajee is a trailblazer in the field, renowned for introducing and pioneering the art of Lingual Braces since the year 2000 and Clear Aligners since 2006 in the state of Kuwait. He currently practices full-time at Dr. Munir Silwadi Dental Center located in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Balajee is proficient in Arabic, offering a personalized and culturally approach to orthodontic care. His expertise encompasses a wide range of contemporary orthodontic services, catering to patients of all age groups. In the realm of preventive and interceptive orthodontics, he specializes in treating children aged 6 to 10 years, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as Invisalign First clear aligners for children. For teenagers, Dr. Balajee offers color braces, including metal braces and self-ligation braces, as well as clear aligners such as Invisalign. In the realm of adult orthodontics, Dr. Balajee excels in non-extraction treatments with slenderization, employing braces and Invisalign. He offers a variety of adult braces, including ceramic braces (tooth-colored braces), self-ligation braces, and invisible braces like Invisalign. Dr. Balajee is at the forefront of technology, incorporating micro-screw implants for temporary anchorage, and utilizing digital orthodontics with 3Shape Trios Scanner and iTero Scanner for intra-oral scanning, 3-dimensional diagnosis, and treatment planning. He also integrates CBCT for comprehensive orthodontic evaluation. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Balajee actively contributes to the promotion of dental health and hygiene. He is presently a part of the expert panel for "Stay-fit," a wellness monthly publication focusing on dental health and hygiene. Dr. Balajee's commitment to community service is evident in his past role as Chairman of Rotary International (Pulse Polio), where he presented seminars on dental health and hygiene, emphasizing preventive measures. His contributions to the field have been recognized with the prestigious Paul-Harris Fellow medal from the USA. Notably, Dr. Balajee holds the distinction of being the first orthodontist in the GCC to be awarded active membership in the European Society Lingual Orthodontics (ESLO) based in Germany, further solidifying his standing as a leader in the field of orthodontics.
