Meet Dr Ahmed Saleh

Ahmed was only 16-years-old when he went to university and says he had a gut feeling that dentistry was going to be a good option for him. When it came to deciding to specialise in Periodontics, he knew in his early days as an undergraduate that it was what he wanted to do. “Different fields of dentistry are interesting in their own way,” he says. “But, for me, I enjoyed the biological and medicinal aspects of dentistry more than the mechanical aspect. This is what drew me to Periodontics and made it interesting and appealing to me.”

When asked what he enjoys most about his work, Ahmed says he enjoys having long-term maintenance patients. “These patients throughout the years become friends more than clients,” he explains. “I get to know a lot about them and their updates from one appointment to the other. The more trust they build, the more they open up. I look forward to growing old with them and continue to share their life experiences.”

As well as the enjoyment of treating his patients, Ahmed says nothing beats the satisfaction that comes with educating others. “I am always delighted when someone tells me that they have learnt something that they did not know before,” he says. “I am grateful to have learnt from excellent Periodontists, and this knowledge that I have gained should continue to spread. I am always happy to share any piece of knowledge or experience that I gain throughout the years.”

Ahmed will be presenting Beautiful Periodontics in Beautiful Albany on November 1, which will cover the efficient management of periodontitis patients.

“The course will discuss the journey that the clinician and a patient with periodontal disease will go through in details,” he explains. “Starting from adequate examination, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment planning, non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment and eventually achieving optimum treatment outcomes.

“Crown lengthening is also a big part of a Periodontist‘s daily practice and has a wide array of indications,” he adds. “It will be discussed in detail with separate emphasis on posterior and cosmetic crown lengthening as they each have their own clinical considerations.

“Many patients that we see believe, or have been told, that they will lose their teeth due to periodontal disease. The best part of our profession is breaking this myth and showing our patient that, with good treatment, their natural dentition can indeed be saved and retained in good health in the long term,” he adds. “I am looking forward to showing the attendants numerous examples of such clinical cases and hopefully help them believe that periodontal treatment works. I am also hoping that attendants
can then educate and communicate with their patients accordingly.”

Ahmed adds the course is suited for any person who is involved in the dental field, including dentists, dental students, oral health therapists and ancillary staff. “If you are passionate about Periodontics, I would like to believe that you will enjoy this course. If Periodontics is not your ‘cup of tea’, I am hoping I would convert you,” he says.

Held in beautiful Albany, it is also a great excuse for practice staff to go on a road trip to learn and enjoy. Ahmed says he used to visit Albany often as a visiting Periodontist for about five years.  If you are planning on heading to Albany for the course, he has some recommendations.

“There are so many beautiful beaches and sightseeing spots,” he says. “It is impossible to mention everything. I strongly recommend if you are attending this course, and Albany is not your hometown that you spend some time exploring it. My personal favourite spots are Little Beach, The Gap and The Wind Farm. One of my favourite restaurants in Albany is Liberté. I love their food and the ambiance.”

Dr Ahmed Saleh will be presenting Beautiful Periodontics in Beautiful Albany on November 1. Book at www.adawa.com.au/product/beautiful-periodontics-in-albany

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