200+ 5-star reviews

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nIKKI

"I had a great experience at Salem Dental! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and they made me feel comfortable from start to finish. The staff was professional, gentle, and truly cared about their patients. I definitely recommend it!!!"

jASMINE

"I had such a great experience at Salem Dental! I had a cavity filled and honestly didn’t feel any pain at all. The dentist was so nice and made me feel comfortable the whole time, which really helped because I was nervous. I definitely recommend Salem Dental if you’re looking for a caring dentist."

tOBY s.

"Going above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and cared for. This place is the best and I’ll be a patient for life. Plus they’re nice!"

lAUREN h.

"Dr. Salem and his team were amazing when we came in as an emergency visit when my son fell on his bike and broke a tooth to the pulp while we were staying at a nearby campground. They took excellent care of him getting a temporary filling on until we can get back home and see the endodontist. Thank you!!!"

jENNIFER

"Dr. Salem is absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and cared for. Dr. Salem is kind, professional, patient, and truly takes the time to make you feel comfortable and explain everything. The entire staff is so friendly and compassionate, which made my experience stress-free. If you have dental anxiety, this is definitely the place to go because they genuinely care about their patients. I’m so grateful to have found such an incredible dentist and highly recommend Dr. Salem and the whole team! 🦷✨"

kRISTALYN F.

"Cannot say enough good things!! Staff is amazing and I had such a pleasant experience. I was so comfortable. Will definitely be coming back."

wHY CHOOSE SALEM DENTAL

Good dentistry is aboutmore than your teeth. It's about how you feel when you leave. A team that communicates clearly, a doctor who treats you like family, and a standard of care that doesn't waver — because that's just not how we were built.

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A team that's all in

Dr. Salem will tell you straight — the best dentist is only as good as the people around him. Here that means a tight-knit crew that shows up every day because they love what they do. Patients feel it the moment they walk in.

Surgical skill, human touch

From complex extractions to full implant placements, Dr. Salem brings surgical confidence that's rare for a practice this size. And he brings it with the kind of calm, clear communication that makes even the most nervous patients feel completely okay.

Where anxiety doesn't have the last word

Some of our best moments happen when someone walks in convinced they can't handle it and leaves wondering why they waited so long. Dental anxiety is real and we take it seriously, every single time.

Your personalized plan at your pace

We look at where you are, what matters most to you, and build from there. Most urgent first, everything else in sequence — honest care, no pressure, delivered in an order that actually makes sense for your life.

$120 New Patient Special

No insurance? No problem. Our $120 new patient special starts you out on the right path to a beautiful, healthy smile. Get started today by giving us a call or scheduling your consultation.

This special includes:

Exam

Cleaning

X-RAys

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Flexible Financing

Get the care you need, when you need it without any delays or complications. We are committed to offering a wide range of flexible financing options that cater to patients from all varying needs and diverse backgrounds.

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Meet your dentist

Dr. Ala ElDean Salem

Dr. Salem is an Ohio State-trained dentist who walked away from corporate dentistry because he believed patients deserved better — and then came to Mount Gilead to prove it. Known for high-level surgical care, he has a particular soft spot for patients who walk in terrified and leave wondering why they ever waited. He built Salem Dental the way he does everything: on his own terms, with his whole team behind him, and with zero interest in cutting corners.