Dr. Joy graduated with Honours from Leeds Dental Institute, UK, in 1999 and has since dedicated her career to providing high-quality dental care. She moved to the UAE in 2006, where she has worked in private practice, treating patients from diverse backgrounds with a focus on personalized and comprehensive care.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Joy has pursued advanced training worldwide to refine her expertise. Since 2004, she has been trained in porcelain veneers and smile makeovers at the prestigious Rosenthal Institute in the USA, enhancing her ability to create natural, aesthetic smiles.
She is also one of the few Kois Center Graduates in the Middle East, having undergone extensive training in dental diagnosis, treatment planning, and full-mouth rehabilitation. She has significant experience in managing tooth wear and erosion cases, always taking a holistic approach to ensure not only beautiful results but also long-term oral and systemic health.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Joy has a keen interest in lifestyle medicine, healthspan, longevity, and biohacking. She enjoys educating her patients on how oral health connects to overall well-being, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care. She values collaborative treatment planning, working closely with her colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes for her patients.
Passionate about staying at the forefront of modern dentistry, Dr. Joy continuously attends advanced training programs and incorporates the latest technology and techniques into her practic.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, eating well, and continually expanding her knowledge in health and wellness. She is also a huge animal lover and helps rescue stray and abandoned cats and find them homes in the UK .
🦷 Services Offered by Dr. Joy Afif Matheson
Dr. Matheson provides comprehensive dental care, including:
- General Dentistry: Routine check-ups, cleanings, and preventive care.
- Cosmetic Dentistry: Smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, and feldspathic veneers for natural-looking results.
- Restorative Dentistry: Dental crowns, bridges, inlays/onlays, and treatment for severely worn teeth.
- Implantology: Dental implants with zirconia, ceramic, or metal crowns, and pre/post-implant bone grafting.
- Orthodontics: Invisalign clear aligners and preventive/interceptive orthodontic treatments.
- Periodontal Treatments: Laser gingivectomy, periodontal disease treatment, and gum plastic surgery.
- Endodontic Procedures: Laser-assisted root canal treatments and endodontic surgery.
- Aesthetic Enhancements: Botulinum toxin (Botox) and hyaluronic acid injections for facial aesthetics.
- Advanced Surgical Procedures: Laser frenectomy, laser depigmentation, and piezo surgery.
🌟 Patient Testimonials Dr. Matheson is highly recommended by her patients for her attention to detail and professionalism. One patient noted that her work “transformed my smile (& my self-confidence)” and praised her “fantastic attention to detail & unerring eye for perfection.”
