TOPIC: FACT OR FICTION: DEBUNKING TRENDS IN PERIODONTAL AND IMPLANT THERAPY

Adam Saltz graduated from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he obtained his Master of Science degree and Certificate in Periodontics. He completed his dental training at Nova Southeastern University, as part of their accelerated dual admission program. While there, he also received a Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Saltz is the managing editor for Decisions in Dentistry. He won the 2020 Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence, presented to the nation’s top overall graduating resident for outstanding character, service, leadership, and academic achievement. He is president of the Maine Dental Association and chairs multiple state and regional committees as the District 1 Representative to the ADA New Dentist Committee. Dr. Saltz formerly taught at the University of New England and currently serves as faculty consultant to the KCU College of Dental Medicine, where he developed the predoctoral periodontal curriculum for their inaugural class. He was recognized by the American Dental Association in 2023 with their 10 Under 10 Award for his contributions in education, public health, and organized dentistry as a new dentist. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and maintains an active practice in South Portland, Maine.