Daliah M. Salem, DMD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Salem is a graduate of Saint Louis University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in biology. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine before earning her certificate in periodontology and Master of Medical Science in oral biology from Harvard University School of Dental Medicine.

In 2014, Dr. Salem became a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. During her master’s training, she completed her thesis on implant-related bone augmentation, as well as published and reviewed research articles in reputable dental journals. In addition, she is certified in Wilckodontics®, a technique that helps to accelerate the time needed for orthodontics.


Dr. Salem finds being active in the community crucial as a healthcare professional. She organized and ran oral cancer screenings at the Tobin Community Center in Roxbury. Internationally, she participated in dental mission trips serving Syrian refugees in the Middle-East. Furthermore, she taught the hygiene students at Forsyth Institute of Dental Hygiene, pre-doctoral students at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Publications

  • Published 3/18/2025

    Salem DM, Kwon TH, Alshihri A, Levin L. Long-term preservation and maintenance of periodontally compromised teeth: a narrative literature review, recommended approach, and case series. Quintessence Int. 2025 Mar 18; 56(3):178-185. PMID: 40099922.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 4/11/2023

    Kwon T, Salem D, Levin L. The role of home care therapy in periodontal disease treatment and management. Quintessence Int. 2023 Apr 11; 54(4):288-295. PMID: 36622052.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 9/3/2021

    Alshihri A, Salem DM, Alnassar TM, Alharbi NM, Alsayed HD, Lynch CD, Blum IR, Wilson NHF, Aldossary MS. Influence of dental college funding and time established on the satisfaction of dental graduates with their undergraduate experience in Saudi Arabia. J Dent. 2021 10; 113:103795. PMID: 34481932.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 5/4/2021

    Alshihri AA, Salem DM, Alnassar TM, Alharbi NM, Lynch CD, Blum IR, Wilson NHF, Aldossary MS. A nationwide survey assessing the satisfaction of dental colleges graduates with their undergraduate experience in Saudi Arabia. J Dent. 2021 07; 110:103685. PMID: 33957188.

    Read at: PubMed

  • Published 1/1/2020

    Kwon T, Wang CW, Salem DM, Levin L. Nonsurgical and surgical management of biologic complications around dental implants: peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis. Quintessence Int. 2020; 51(10):810-820. PMID: 32577710.

    Read at: PubMed

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Education

  • Tufts University, DMD
  • Harvard University, MMS/MMSc
  • Saint Louis University, BA
  • Harvard University, CAGS

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