
Dr. Salam Awad DDS
Dentist | General Practice
4700 Greenfield Rd Dearborn MI, 48124About
Expert in implant surgery and restoration,and in cosmetic dentistry.
Education and Training
DDS at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
Provider Details

Dr. Salam Awad DDS's Expert Contributions
Do I have to be numb?
It really depends on multiple factors like age, depth of decay, and your pain threshold level. Older patients don't feel the pain as much because the nerve in the tooth is far away from the surface of the tooth, and therefore, you should not feel the pain as much. If your cavity extends to the first part of dentin only, then you will only feel sensitivity when your dentist is drilling your decay. But if extends beyond that, then local anesthesia is recommended. Last, if you have a high pain threshold (the point at which pain begins to be felt), then you should not feel the pain as much. Hope that helps! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Omicron kappa Upsilon Recognition
- UDMSD Anna C. Ettinger Biomedical Sciences Award
- Francis B. Vedder Society Crown & Bridge Recognition
- UDMSOD Oral Diagnosis Award of Excellence
- Alpha Omega Certificate of Academic Achievement Award
- UDMSOD Student Research Recognition
- Russel W. Bunting Periodontal Society Award
Professional Society Memberships
- American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry
What do you attribute your success to?
My success comes from advanced training, continuing education, and a willingness to continue to learn and experiment. The greatest lessons I learned are from my failures.
Hobbies / Sports
- Arts, swimming, reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Dental Association
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Delitha Taylor DDS22731 Newman St Dearborn, Michigan 48124
- Dr. Haytham Fares D.D.S.22190 Garrison St. Dearborn MI 48124
- Royal Dentistry24718 Michigan Ave Dearborn Michigan 48124
- Dr. Gary Claude Veraghen D.D.S.22100 Outer Dr Dearborn MI 48124
- Dr. Kalil A Abraham DDS23044 CHERRY HILL DEARBORN MI 48124
- Dr. Chris Raymond Mei Other22615 Michigan Ave Dearborn MI 48124
Nearest Hospitals
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORNl
18101 OAKWOOD BLVD DEARBORN MI 48124HENRY FORD HOSPITALl
2799 W GRAND BLVD DETROIT MI 48202BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - DEARBORNl
18101 OAKWOOD BLVD DEARBORN MI 48124BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLORl
10000 TELEGRAPH ROAD TAYLOR MI 48180