Exactly where the clinic is
The address on the clinic's record reads: دوار الصحفيين ، مجمع التميمي ط1. In English, that is Journalists (Sahafiyeen) Roundabout, Al Tamimi Complex, first floor ('ط1' means floor 1). The clinic's description confirms it is in Al Tamimi Complex at Journalists Roundabout, in Tabarbour, Amman.
A few practical points before you set off:
- Confirm the entrance when you book. Complexes often have more than one door. Ask which one leads most directly to the first floor.
- Ask about access if you use a wheelchair, have difficulty with stairs, or are bringing an older relative or a young child in a pushchair. The dentist's record lists dental care for people with special needs and for older patients, but the record does not describe the building's access. Check this directly.
- Use the name 'Arafat Dental Clinics' when you ask for directions inside the complex.
The clinic was established in 2022, and ClinicsJo marks its record as verified by the platform.
Confirmed hours and choosing a time
The confirmed opening hours are:
- Saturday to Thursday: 10:00–22:00
Friday does not appear in the confirmed hours. Do not assume the clinic is open on Fridays; ask first.
How to use these hours well:
- Evening slots suit people who work during the day. They also suit school-age children once homework allows.
- Longer procedures are often easier earlier in the day, when you are not tired. Examples are a root canal session, a surgical extraction or implant surgery. Ask the clinic how long your appointment is expected to take.
- If you have toothache, call as early as you can in the day. You are more likely to be fitted in that day.
- Allow time after treatment involving local anaesthetic. Your lip or cheek may stay numb for a while, so plan your meal around that.
Published services you can start with
The clinic publishes 120 services. Its main ones are dental implants, orthodontic braces, Hollywood smile (veneers), teeth whitening and root canal treatment. The clinic's description also lists examinations, cleaning, restorations, zirconia and porcelain work, and clear aligners. Diagnostic imaging appears too: a dental panoramic X-ray (OPG) and dental cone beam computed tomography.
The services most people near Tabarbour start with:
- Treatment of toothache. This usually begins with an examination and often an X-ray to find the cause, such as decay, a cracked tooth, gum problems or an infected nerve. Relief can sometimes start at the first visit, but the full fix may need more appointments.
- Root canal treatment. This treats an inflamed or infected nerve inside the tooth. It is often done over one or more visits, and the tooth may need a crown afterwards.
- Teeth whitening. Whitening needs a check of the teeth and gums first. It does not change the colour of existing fillings, crowns or veneers. Temporary sensitivity is a known side effect.
- Hollywood smile (veneers). Veneers involve planning, preparation and fitting, so they take several visits. Ask how much tooth surface would be removed and what the alternatives are.
- Orthodontic braces. Braces start with an orthodontic consultation and records. The clinic also lists ceramic braces, self-ligating braces, clear aligners and orthodontics for children.
- Dental implants. Implants need an assessment of the bone, often with 3D imaging. They are a multi-stage treatment, and some cases need a bone graft first. Single, multiple and immediate implants, and dentures over implants, are all listed.
What can realistically happen in one visit? Usually an examination, any needed X-rays, a treatment plan and often a cleaning. Sometimes a simple filling or emergency relief for pain is possible too. Implants, braces, veneers and many root canals take more than one appointment.
About the dentist
Dr. Mohammad Arafat Hasan has 15 years of experience. According to his biography, he graduated in oral and dental medicine and surgery from Damascus University in 2010 and has practised in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. His record also lists:
- an Advanced Implantology Course from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in 2018
- a Clear Aligners (Invisalign) Certification from Align Technology Academy in 2020
- a Microscope-Assisted Endodontics course from the Jordanian Academy of Dentistry in 2022
He speaks Arabic and English. The services he provides include orthodontics, implants, root canal (endodontic) care, gum care, children's dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and dental emergencies. The clinic's description also names Dr Alaa Fayez Hasan as part of the team.
On ClinicsJo, the clinic has 2 approved reviews and the dentist has 3, each averaging 5. That is a small number, so treat it as one signal among several.
Preparing for the first visit (what to bring and ask)
Bring:
- your ID
- a list of every medicine you take, including blood thinners and any bone-strengthening medicines
- notes on medical conditions such as diabetes, heart problems or bleeding disorders, and any allergies, especially to medicines or local anaesthetic
- previous dental X-rays or reports, if you have them
Tell the dentist if you are pregnant or might be. The clinic lists dental treatment for pregnant women, and pregnancy affects which X-rays and medicines are appropriate.
Eat normally beforehand unless the clinic tells you otherwise, and brush your teeth.
Ask:
- Who will examine and treat me?
- What exactly is the problem, and what are all the options, including waiting or doing nothing?
- How many visits will this take, and what happens between them?
- What are the risks and the likely aftercare?
- What will it cost? The cost depends on the examination and plan, so ask before starting.
The dentist's record lists the first consultation as free. Ask what that consultation includes, for example whether X-rays are part of it.
When not to wait for an appointment: emergency signs
Some dental problems cannot wait for a booking. Call 911 or go to an emergency department straight away if you have any of these:
- facial or neck swelling that is spreading, or swelling that is closing an eye
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- a high fever, or feeling very unwell, together with tooth pain or swelling
- heavy bleeding from the mouth that does not stop with firm pressure
- a facial injury with a possible jaw fracture or head injury
Seek same-day dental care for:
- a knocked-out adult tooth. Handle it by the crown, not the root, keep it in milk, and get help quickly.
- a broken tooth with severe pain
- a dental abscess (a painful swelling on the gum)
Painkillers bought from a pharmacy can be used as directed on the packet while you arrange care. Do not put aspirin directly on the gum.
Checklist before you book
- I have the address as recorded: Journalists Roundabout, Al Tamimi Complex, first floor, Tabarbour.
- I have checked access if anyone in my family needs it.
- My visit falls within Saturday to Thursday, 10:00–22:00, or I have confirmed any other day.
- I know which problem I want looked at first.
- I have my medicines list, medical history and old X-rays ready.
- I will ask who will treat me and how many visits are expected.
- I will ask what the free first consultation includes and what treatment will cost before it starts.
- I know the emergency signs, and I know to call 911 if they appear.
If you want a dentist near Sahafiyeen Roundabout, use this checklist to judge whether the clinic's published information matches what you need.