Arif Salman Abdul Shakore, ABP, BDS, M.Dent.Sc.

Dr. Arif Salman is a board certified periodontist and dental implant surgeon. He joined WVU in Oct. 2017. His focus is dental implantology and computer-assisted implant surgery.

Chair of the Department of Periodontics
Graduate Program Director
Faculty

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Dentistry

Department:

Periodontics

Classification:

Faculty

• MDS, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University - Chennai, India, 2007
• MDS, University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT, 2017

Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Pieger S, Salman A, Bidra AS. Clinical outcomes of lithium disilicate single crowns and partial fixed dental prostheses: A systematic review. J Prosthet Dent. 2014 Jul;112(1):22-30

2. Paddmanabhan P, Chandrasekaran SC, Salman A. Alveolar ridge augmentation procedure using mandibular autograft prior to implant rehabilitation: A case report. Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 2014 20(7):777-780.

3. Salman A, Meethil A. An Unusual Presentation of Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis with Multiple Impacted Supernumerary Teeth. Eur J Dent 2012 Jul;6(3):335-9.

4. Archana PM, Salman AA, Kumar TS, Saraswathi PK, Panishankar KH, Kumarasamy P. Association between Interleukin-1 Gene Polymorphism and Severity of Chronic Periodontitis in a South Indian Population group. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2012 Apr;16(2):174-8

5. Mohamed JB, Alam MN, Salman A, Chandrasekaran SC. Narrow Diameter Implant in Posterior Region. J Indian Soc Periodontol 2012 Oct;16(4):610-3

6. Archana PM, Salman A, Panishankar KH, Kumar TSS, Saraswathi PK. Palato Radicular Groove. Streamdent 2011;2:139-45.

7. Immediate vs. delayed loading of two implants supporting a locator retained mandibular overdenture: A 5-year retrospective evaluation of a randomized controlled clinical trial (Manuscript in preparation)

8. Identification of unrecognized diabetic and pre-diabetic patients in a dental setting in India. (Manuscript in preparation)

Abstracts

1. Immediate loading of full arch implant supported fixed dental prosthesis: A case series. Robert Schoor Northeast implant symposium, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, USA (Oral) 2016

2. Successful management of peri-implantitis with regenerative surgery and soft tissue grafting – A case report. American Academy of Periodontology 102nd annual meeting, San Diego, USA (Poster)-2016

3. Spontaneous early exposure of implant cover screws – What does it mean for the periimplant health. 18th National Conference of Indian Society of Oral Implantologists, Hyderabad, India (Oral)- 2011.

4. Piezosurgery as a technique to harvest block grafts from mandibular symphysis – A clinical report. 12th Biennial International Academy of Periodontology Conference, Agra, India (Oral)-2009.

5. Impacted supernumerary teeth and aggressive periodontitis – Is there an association. 33rd Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Periodontology, Chandigarh, India (Oral)-2008.

6. Complications and morbidity of mandibular symphysis donor site for block bone grafting – A retrospective study. 15th National Conference of Indian Society of Oral Implantologists, Cochin, India (Oral)-2008.

7. Matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene promoter polymorphism – Lack of an association with chronic periodontitis severity in the South Indian population. 32nd Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Periodontology, Davangere, India (Oral) -2007.

8. Autogenous bone grafts – Case reports. 5th National Postgraduate workshop of Indian Society of Periodontology, Coorg, India (Oral)-2006.

9. Grafts in Periodontics. Clinical Society Meeting, The Tamilnadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India (Oral)-2006.

10. Stem cells – A new era in periodontal regeneration. World Symposium on Postgraduate periodontology, International Academy of Periodontology, Mumbai, India (Poster)-2005.

11. Management of an isolated and advanced gingival recession in a maxillary premolar. 6th Asia Pacific Society of Periodontology Meeting, Chennai, India (Poster)-2005.

12. Connective tissue graft harvested from retromolar area for recession coverage – A case report. 30th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Periodontology, Chennai, India (Oral)- 2005.

13. Esthetic periodontal surgery. 22nd Tamilnadu State Dental Conference, Pondicherry, India (Oral)-2004.

14. A treacherous path – Palatoradicular groove. 29th Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Periodontology, Mangalore, India (Poster)-2004.

15. Brighter smiles for the new era. 17th Tamilnadu State Dental Conference Students Convention, Salem, India (Oral)-2000.

• 2018 Recipient, Leslie M. Salkin Achievement Award for perfect score on ABP oral examination
• 2015 Scored at the 99th percentile in the AAP In-Service examination
• 2013 Nominated and elected as an ITI registered speaker
• 2012 Recipient, International Team for Implantology (ITI) scholarship
• 2011 Recipient, Best Oral Presentation Award at the National Conference of Indian Society of Oral Implantologists
• 2008 Recipient, Best Oral Presentation Award at the National Conference of Indian Society of Oral Implantologists
• 2007 Recipient, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University first rank certificate in Periodontics
• 2000 Recipient, Best Oral Presentation Award at the Tamil Nadu State Dental Conference student’s
• Convention

Professional Memberships

• International Team for Implantology
• American College of Dentists
• Pierre Fauchard Academy
• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Dental Education Association
• Indian Society of Periodontology
• National Board Dental Examination 2017
• CDCA ADEX Examination 2017
• American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Arif Salman is an American Board of Periodontology certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Surgeon serving as Chair of the Department of Periodontics and as the director of the postdoctoral periodontics residency program. Dr. Salman joined West Virginia University School of Dentistry in Morgantown, WV, USA in October 2017.

Upon completion of his dental and residency training in India, Dr. Salman moved to the United States to pursue an implant fellowship program supported by a scholarship from International Team for Implantology. Later, he completed the Periodontics Residency program at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Salman has significant patient care, teaching and research experience.

In 2018, Dr. Salman was honored with the Leslie M. Salkin Achievement award from American Board of Periodontology for achieving top score in the oral examination.

In 2019, he was chosen and trained by the American Academy of Periodontology as a part of its future leadership training program. He is a fellow of International Team for Implantology, American College of Dentists and Pierre Fauchard Academy.
His research interests include computer-assisted implant surgery, implant loading protocols, hard and soft tissue augmentation around natural teeth and dental implants.

Dr. Salman lectures nationally and internationally and has many peer reviewed publications to his credit.

For appointments with Dr. Salman, contact clinic reception at 304-293-5831. 

An alternate number for reaching Dr. Salman is 304-293-7429. 

WVU School of Dentistry

Dr. Salman's research interests include computer-assisted implant surgery, implant loading protocols, hard and soft tissue augmentation around natural teeth and dental implants.

1. Immediate vs. delayed loading of two implants supporting a locator retained mandibular overdenture: A 5-year retrospective evaluation of a randomized controlled clinical trial (2014 to 2017) Main role as a co-investigator include literature search, study design, methodology, patient care, data analysis and interpretation of results – UCONN Health, Farmington, USA

2. Clinical outcomes of lithium disilicate single crowns and partial fixed dental prostheses: A systematic review (2012 to 2013) Main role as a co-investigator in the conception of an idea, literature search, data extraction and analysis, and intellectual contribution to the manuscript – University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, USA.

3. Validity of using Small Diameter Implants in compromised clinical situations in partially  edentulous subjects – A Prospective Study (2008 to 2012) Main role as a co-investigator include literature search, study design, methodology, clinical care and interpretation of results – Bharath University, Chennai, India.

4. Spontaneous Early Exposure of Implant Cover Screws – It’s effect on Peri-implant Soft Tissue and Crestal Bone (2010 to 2011) Main role as the co-principal investigator include literature search, study design, methodology, clinical evaluation and interpretation of results – Bharath University, Chennai, India.

5. Complications and Morbidity of Mandibular Symphysis Donor Site for Block Bone Grafting – A Retrospective Study (2007 to 2008) Main role as the co-principal investigator include literature search, study design, methodology, clinical evaluation and interpretation of results – Bharath University, Chennai, India.

6. Association between Human Herpes Viruses and Periodontitis (2006 to 2007) Main role as a coinvestigator include literature search, laboratory work and interpretation of results – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India.

7. Association between IL-1 Gene Polymorphism and Severity of Chronic Periodontitis in a South Indian Population (2005 to 2006) Main role as a co-investigator include literature search, laboratory work and interpretation of results – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India.

8. Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Gene Promoter Polymorphism – Is there an Association with Chronic Periodontitis Severity in the South Indian Population (2005 to 2006) Main role as the co-principal investigator include literature search, study design, methodology, clinical evaluation, laboratory work and interpretation of results - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University,Chennai, India.

Dental school professor will have input on ADA continuing education standards
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School of Dentistry periodontist earns perfect score on oral exam
http://dentistry.wvu.edu/News/Story?headline=school-of-dentistry-periodontist-earns-perfect-score-on-oral-exam-invited-to-guest-lecture-in-chenna

 

Medical Specialties

• Periodontics

Board Certifications

• Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology

Special Training

• Residency, Resident
  University of Connecticut, 2017
• Residency, Resident
  The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, 2007

For appointments with Dr. Salman, contact clinic reception at 304-293-5831. 

An alternate number for reaching Dr. Salman is 304-293-7429.