Xpert:

Maurice Salama

Atlanta, GA

Specialties:

Implant,

Bone Grafting,

Sinus Lift,

Soft Tissue,

Crowns and Bridges,

Dr. Maurice A. Salama completed his undergraduate studies at the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1985, where he received his BS in Biology. Dr. Salama received his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he later received his dual specialty certification in Orthodontics and Periodontics, as well as implant training at the Branemark Center at Penn. He was awarded the George Coslet and Richard Chase Scholarships at the University of Pennsylvania during his post-doctoral studies. Dr. Salama is currently on the faculties of the University of Pennsylvania and the Medical College of Georgia as Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics.

Dr. Salama has completed an ADA accredited hospital-based General Practice Residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York City. In 1988 he had the opportunity to further broaden his clinical horizons through externships at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Beth Israel Hospital in New York City. His very unique background includes specialized training in Orthodontics, Periodontal Surgery, and Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Salama is an active member in the American Academy of Orthodontics, the American Academy of Periodontics, the Academy of Osseointegration, Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society, Georgia Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. He also served as the Dental Expert for Fox (WAGA) TV in Atlanta, Georgia on a weekly basis.

The dual nature of his specialty training makes Dr. Salama a frequent author of dental literature, and a sought-after lecturer nationally and internationally.

Dr. Salama enjoys basketball, teaching and spending time with his wife and two sons.

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Upcoming Hands-On Courses:

CLINICAL MASTERS WEEK COURSES
5 Different Hands-On Courses in 5 days
November 12 - 16, 2020
Atlanta, Georgia

3-Day Hands-On Course with LIVE PATIENTS
3-Day LIVE Surgery Course
December 6-9, 2020
Santos, Brazil - Hotel Included in Tuition LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE

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EDUCATION

D.M.D. University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine (1985-1989)

Bachelor of Science in Biology, S.U.N.Y. at Binghamton (1981-1985)

Abraham Lincoln High School (1978-1981)

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1990-1993)

Certificate in Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1990-1992)

Certificates in Implant Surgical Training: Brånemark, IMZ, ITI, Core-Vent (1990-1992)

General Practice Residency (Certificate), Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York (1989-1990)

UNIVERSITY FACULTY APPOINTMENTS EXPERIENCE

Visiting Professor of Periodontics, Nova University, Florida (1996-Present).

Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics, Medical College of Georgia. (1996- Present).

Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. (1996-present).

Visiting Professor, Department of Periodontics and Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University (2000-Present).

Clinical Assistant Professor of Periodontics and Orthodontics, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. (1993-1996)

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Project: The Use of Brånemark Dental Implants as Orthodontics Anchorage in Humans: A Pilot Study (1990-1993) Research grant by Nobelpharma Inc., Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Graduate Teaching Assistant in Periodontics and Orthodontics, Undergraduate Clinic, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. (1990-1992)

Private Practice of General Dentistry, Drs. Sutton & Azar, Brooklyn, New York. (1990)

General Practice Externships at Hadassah Hospital, Hebrew University in Jerusalem and Beth Israel Hospital New York, New York. (1988)

Dental Assistant, Dr. Mitchell Silverman Margate, New Jersey. (1987-1989)

Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, S.U.N.Y. at Binghamton, New York Binghamton, New York. (1984-1985)

SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

Georgia Dental Association (Northern District) (1995 – present)
American Dental Association (1995 – present)
Thomas P. Hinman Dental Society (1995 – present)
Academy of Osseointegration (1992 – present)
American Academy of Periodontology (1990 – present)
American Academy of Orthodontics (1990 – present)
American Student Dental Association (1985 – present)
Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (1985 – present)

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