Joseph HOBEICHE

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Dental Medicine – Responsable du DU Occlusodontie

+961 (1) 421 000 joseph.hobeiche@usj.edu.lb

Throughout his career, Professor Hobeiche has established himself as a leading expert in the field of cosmetics, prosthodontics and TMD with over 30 years of experience and over 5000 treated cases between Lebanon and Qatar. 

He obtained his dental degree from Saint Joseph University, Lebanon and further advanced his education by completing postgraduate studies at Aix-Marseille University, earning a Diploma in Fixed Prosthodontics and a Diploma in Temporomandibular Disorders.

He holds a PhD in Prosthodontics as well as a Master in Health Management from the University of Paris DAUPHINE.

Currently, Professor Hobeiche serves as a clinical professor at Saint Joseph University, Beirut - Lebanon and is the head of the Occlusion and TMD Unit. He also holds the position of Head of the TMD department at the Lebanese Military Hospital. 

His extensive experience in prosthodontics and esthetic dentistry has been honed through his work in both Beirut and Doha, Qatar where he serves as the head of prosthodontics at the Royal Medical Center. 

He is a Fellow of several prestigious international dental associations such as the International College of Dentistry, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and Occlusion College of France.

He is recognized for his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field and has been invited to speak at numerous national and international conferences, sharing his expertise with other professionals. He is a published author in peer-reviewed indexed journals (PubMed) and has been a mentor to many young dentists, dedicating himself to the education and professional development of the next generation.


Education

Degree University Country Year
Phd in the biology and materials of the oral environemnt Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2008
DEA en biologie et materiaux du milieu buccale Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2006
Master in business administration international Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 2006
University diploma in occlusion Aix-Marseille Université France 1991
University Diploma in TOTAL edentulous Aix-Marseille Université France 1990
Doctor of dental medecine Saint Joseph University of Beyrouth Lebanon 1989

Teaching at USJ

Faculty Of dental medecine
Fixed Prosthodontics Department
Unit of Occlusion 

Professional experience outside USJ

Professional experience Organisation Start date End date
Dentist HBC 01/01/2024
Consultant Dentist Royal Medical Center 01/01/2022
Consultant Dentist LQDC 01/01/2008 01/01/2022
Dentist HSDC 01/01/1992
Orofacial pain specialist Military Hospital 01/01/1992

Areas of expertise

Medecine and Health

Research themes

OROFACIAL Pain

TMD 

TMJ 

FIXED Prosthodontics

Publications and communications

-          Abdo A , Halawi D , Haddad C , Hobeiche J . Accuracy of Virtual Articulators and Mounting: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis. AFPF Vol. 256 (no 12, Year 2023).

 

-          Aoun Y, Ejbeh R, Youssef A, Hobeiche J. Salivary biomarkers as potential diagnostic tool for temporomandibular disorders: A comprehensive review. Cranio. 2023 Jul 12:1-10

 

-          Youssef, A., Hobeiche, J., El Zoghbi, A. et al. Bruxism and implant: where are we? A systematic review. Bull Natl Res Cent 46, 172 (2022).

-          El Zoghbi, A., Halimi, M., Hobeiche, J. and Haddad, C., 2021. Effect of occlusal splints on posture balance in patients with temporomandibular joint disorder: A prospective study. J. Contemp. Dent. Pract22, pp.615-619.

-          Hobeiche J,Mario Haddad, Jaafar Sabeh, Manar Baccour. T.M.J  anterior disc displacement with reduction : Diagnosis and management using the anterior repositioning splint. Accepted for publication in the JLDA-journal of the Lebanese Dental association 2019.