60 Adams Street
Braintree, MA 02184
781-843-0660
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Orthodontist, Oral Surgeon, Periodontist, Prosthodontist and General Dentists for Patients throughout the South Shore and Massachusetts
Dr. George Salem, General Dentist
Born in 1957, Dr. Salem is a native of Bennington, Vermont. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1979 and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1983. Since graduation, Dr. Salem has been involved with, and contributed to, nearly all areas of dentistry. He is a former Assistant Clinical Professor, having served at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for over eighteen years. Dr. Salem has been published in national and international dental journals on subjects ranging from construction of crowns with superior aesthetics to patient management.
To stay abreast of the most modern procedures, Dr. Salem has earned the award of Masterhip within the Academy of General Dentistry, an organization dedicated to the constant improvement of its member dentists. Mastership is attained by completing in excess of 1100 hours of continuing education and the successful completion of a rigorous examination covering all aspects of modern dentistry. Recently Dr. Salem has passed the written examination for Board eligibility in the American Board of General Dentistry. Board certification is the most rigorous endeavour in all of dentistry, with less than 200 dentists in the entire world having attained this honor. Dr. Salem is also a member of the American Dental Association (A.D.A.), the Massachusetts Dental Society, the South Shore District Dental Society, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the American Society of Dentistry for Children. Dr. Salem is also an inventor and patent holder, helping to advance the art and science of dentistry. He also acts as a consultant to other dentists, dental materials manufacturing companies and other companies that service the dental industry.
In addition to private practice, teaching, and publishing and consulting, Dr. Salem has remained a generous contributor to the community. He has lectured extensively to audiences ranging from children to senior citizens to help promote dental health and inform the public of new dental therapies such as implants. He has organized a loan fund at Tufts to help dental students with the high cost of their education and is a former director of the Tufts Dental Alumni Association. Dr. Salem is also a former member of the Literacy Volunteers of America where he served as a tutor for illiterate adults and as a member of their advisory board.
From Left: Dr. Jason Raney, Dr. George Salem, Dr. Matthew Lann and Dr. Kenneth Pilsner
Dr. Violeta Stoyneva, General Dentist
Dr. Stoyneva obtained her D.M.D degree at Tufts University School Of Dental Medicine. There she was recognized for her interest and experience in implant dentistry with an achievement award from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Sullivan-Schein Dental, Inc.
Dr. Stoyneva enjoys all areas of family dentistry including working with children as well as prosthesis and care for the elderly patients. She received specialized training in oral surgery from Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Chicago, IL and training with special needs patients at Fernald Developmental Center, Northwoods, MA.
Prior to entering dentistry, Dr. Stoyneva conducted research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in the field of endocrinology, obesity and diabetes. Her interests lie in the comprehensive approach to treatment with an emphasis on preventive and minimally invasive density.
Dr. Stoyneva is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. She has called Boston home for over 12 years and enjoys cooking, classical music and a good book.
Dr. Jason Raney, Orthodontist
Dr. Raney completed his undergraduate studies at The Pennsylvania State University receiving his bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in business. He continued his education at The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where he was near the top of his graduating class which ranked #1 in the nation among all dental schools based on national board scores. With orthodontics being a highly specialized and competitive field of dentistry, Dr. Raney was chosen to attend Nova Southeastern University in Florida where he received his orthodontic certificate. After years of hard work and training, Dr. Raney is able to provide you with the best and most advanced orthodontic care.
Dr. Raney is an active and upstanding member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeast Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Connecticut State Dental Association, as well as the Middlesex Dental Society where Dr. Raney recently served as vice-president.
In 2007, Dr. Raney received the highest honor given to an orthodontist when he became board certified by The American Board of Orthodontics. Currently, only about 20% of all orthodontists are board certified.
Dr. Raney has earned many honors such as the Gustave Pearl Award which he was awarded for outstanding original research while in dental school. He also received a community service award for his volunteer help with the Connecticut Special Olympics. Dr. Raney is continuously trying to stay current on all the latest technology by attending multiple continuing education courses throughout the year.
Dr. Raney grew up in Durham, Connecticut and has a large family in the area. While not in the office, Dr. Raney enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, golf, and salt water fishing.
Dr. Mathew Lann, Periodontist
Dr. Matthew D. Lann attended Union College in Schenectady, NY as an undergraduate and earned his D.D.S. degree from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York (2000). After dental school, Dr. Lann graduated from the Harvard University School of Dental Medicine where he earned a Certificate in Periodontics and a Masters in Medical Science (MMSc, 2003). As a part of the MMSc, he participated in research at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston.
Dr. Lann has been in private practice since 2003 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 2004. Dr. Lann has extensive training and experience with all aspects of periodontics including prevention, surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease, periodontal cosmetic surgery, implants, and regenerative therapy.
Dr. Lann is member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, American Academy of Periodontology, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, and American Board of Periodontology.
When not working, Dr. Lann has an active family life with his wife and two children.
Dr. Mario Abdennour, Endodontist
Dr. Abdennour is a graduate of Washington University School of Dental Medicine where he received the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1989. Upon graduation, he was given the “outstanding clinical ability” award.
After earning his dental degree, he attended a postgraduate general practice residency at a U.S.C. affiliated hospital in California, graduating in 1990. He practiced dentistry in California for a total of eight years. In 1997 he entered the Advanced Graduate Endodontic Program at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, receiving his specialty certificate in Endodontics as well as a Master in Medical Sciences in Oral Biology.
During his specialty program he also trained in Surgical Endodontics at the Karl Franz University Hospital in Austria. Upon graduation from Harvard he was the single recipient of the Krakow award for clinical proficiency in Endodontics. Dr. Abdennour also conducted Endodontic research at the Forsyth Dental institute in Boston which has resulted in a patent application for an endodontic therapeutic agent. Dr. Abdennour currently holds a faculty appointment as a clinical instructor at the Advanced Graduate Endodontic Program at Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he teaches part time in surgical and non-surgical Endodontics. He has been lecturing Harvard Dental students annually and at local components of Massachusetts state dental societies in the areas of Endodontic surgery and non-vital intracoronal bleaching.
Dr. Abdennour is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Dr. Paul Geunes, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Geunes received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Albright College in May of 1987. In 1991 he graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry with many honors and awards including perennial Academic Dean’s List and the Quintessence Award for Research and Academic Achievement. Dr. Geunes then completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the prestigious University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1995. Dr. Geunes earned the distinct honor of serving as Chief Resident from January of 1995 until June of 1995.
In March of 1998, Dr. Geunes became Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Board Certification is a voluntary endeavor and is the highest level of achievement and training for dental and medical specialists. It requires rigorous training and study beyond the doctor's dental degree and specialty certification. With only 10% of all dental specialists attaining Board Certification, Dr. Geunes has distinguished himself as a leader in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Recertification is required every 10 years to remain Board Certified and Dr. Geunes was recertified in 2008.
In addition to private practice, Dr. Geunes has published articles in national and international peer reviewed journals, has served as an investigator for several scientific research projects and has made many presentations and lectures to many prestigious dental and medical educational bodies, societies and organizations.
Dr. Geunes is a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, the Rhode Island Dental Association and the Rhode Island Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Our Staff
We are most proud of the dedicated, competent, and caring staff that we have in our practice. Their level of commitment to our patients and their dedication to excellence is extraordinary. As a group, our staff members participate in dental continuing education courses far beyond all requirements for licensure and/or certification. Furthermore, all staff members are encouraged to participate in community service activities.
We believe that these contributions to our community and society are so vitally important that we award our staff members compensatory bonuses for their community service activities.
You will always find our staff cheerful, knowledgeable, professional, and eager to help in whatever way they can. If there is anything we may do to make your visits more pleasant, do not hesitate to ask us.
Our Practice
We are one of the leading practices in the region due to the impeccable service our staff delivers to our patients every day. We are leaders in providing dental care that is at the very forefront of modern research. Here are examples of the latest advancements that we provide:
Smile Makeovers
We have been providing state of the art cometic, smile improving prcedures for nearly twenty years. We are leaders not only in the quality and artistic results of our smile makeovers, but also in the numbers of these procedures that we have completed. We provide all phases of cosmetic procedures, from whitening to porcelain veneers, porcelain crowns without black lines at the gumline to dental implants and tooth colored fillings for the back teeth. A dramatic and long lasting smile makeover requires a patient specific approach, attention to minute details and an artistic as well as a scientific command of the most modern dental materials, techniques and procedures.
Periodontist on Staff
We are one of the only practices in the region that provides a licensed Periodontist in our office for periodontal treatment as well as implant replacement. We can provide every phase of implant treatment from start to finish in our office.
Did you know that periodontal disease can affect your cardiac health and can also give you a greater chance of heart attack and heart disease? Or that periodontal disease may increase the chance of preterm, low birth weight babies and can decrease your ability to control diabetes? Did you know that the very latest research has shown that periodontal disease can be controlled better with the use of certain medications that can be taken in capsule form? We are at the forefront of this treatment breakthrough and one of the first offices to provide this adjunctive treatment to our patients.
Periodontal disease is also the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Having a Periodontist on our staff is a rare service and convenience for our patients.
Orthodontist on Staff
Because we treat both children and adults, the services provided by a licensed Orthodontist are important not only for the appearance of our patients, both young and old, but also for the proper jaw growth and development of children and adolescents.
Because we are also a General Dental Practice, our entire staff is available to attend to your emergency periodontal or orthodontic needs (periodontal infections, loose orthodontic bands, etc.) during our extended hours. Many "stand alone" specialty practices may have limited hours of operations.
Oral Surgeon on Staff
The services of our Oral Surgeon are extremely helpful to our family of patients. Whether providing complex extractions of wisdom teeth, biopsy for suspicious oral lesions or intravenous sedation for extremely aprehensive patients, our oral surgeon allows us to provide services that are unique in general dental practices.