From Harvard to Brussels: Dr Laura Nassif Joins Orthodontie Philips

In a city as international as Brussels, finding top-quality healthcare professionals who speak your language can make all the difference.

When it comes to orthodontic care, trust, expertise and communication are essential. That is why Orthodontie Philips, one of Belgium’s leading groups of exclusive orthodontic practices, is proud to announce the expansion of its Watermael-Boitsfort clinic — now home to a fully English-speaking team and Dr Laura Nassif (pictured below), a US-trained orthodontist and former lecturer at Harvard.

Founded and directed by Dr Amir Philips, Orthodontie Philips brings together four state-of-the-art orthodontic practices located in Watermael-Boitsfort in the Belgian capital, and Nivelles, Arlon and Marche-en-Famenne in Wallonia.

For more than 35 years, the group has built its reputation on clinical excellence, technological innovation and patient-centred care. Each clinic operates exclusively in orthodontics, ensuring the highest professional standards and close collaboration among its specialists.

An international profile for Brussels’ multicultural community

Dr Nassif joins the Watermael-Boitsfort practice with a truly global background. After completing her orthodontic residency at Boston University, she served as a lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She is American Board-Certified, a distinction held by only a select number of orthodontists worldwide, and has spent over a decade practicing in both the US and Europe.

Her arrival marks a significant milestone for Orthodontie Philips in Brussels. With her English-speaking team, Dr Nassif now provides comprehensive orthodontic care tailored to the city’s vibrant expatriate community. “At Orthodontie Philips, we believe that a confident smile should fit seamlessly into our patients’ lives,” says Dr Nassif. “Our goal is to deliver high-quality, comfortable and personalised treatment that adapts to each patient’s lifestyle.”

Discreet, high-tech orthodontics

Dr Nassif specialises in clear aligner therapy, the discreet and removable alternative to traditional braces. Using advanced 3D scanning and digital treatment planning, she designs aligner systems that are both precise and predictable. For professionals, families and teenagers seeking a subtle but effective solution, clear aligners offer the perfect balance of convenience and aesthetics — they can be removed for meals, meetings or social events, allowing treatment to integrate effortlessly into daily life.

Beyond aligners, Orthodontie Philips provides the full spectrum of orthodontic care for children, teens and adults. Each treatment plan is developed collaboratively within the team to ensure the best possible results. The group invests continuously in cutting-edge technology and continuing education, reflecting its long-standing commitment to excellence.

Expertise, precision and care

Dr Amir Philips founded Orthodontie Philips with a clear philosophy: to combine scientific rigour, advanced techniques and genuine human care. Today, that vision continues to guide the group’s growth. By welcoming Dr Nassif to Watermael-Boitsfort, Orthodontie Philips reinforces its mission to make world-class orthodontic expertise available to Brussels’ multilingual and international population.

For expatriates and local residents alike, the clinic offers a unique combination of experience, innovation and warmth — because every smile deserves the highest standard of care.

Orthodontie Philips – Watermael-Boitsfort
Rue du Major Brück 16
1170 Brussels