Ahmad Soolari

r. Soolari earned his doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1990, where he received several academic awards. He received his specialty training in periodontics from Eastman Dental Center and Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. He achieved the distinction of Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1997. Dr. Soolari is a dental consultant with the National Naval Medical Center, Postgraduate Periodontics, Dental School in Bethesda, MD. He was a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School and a Research Associate with the New York University College of Dentistry. Professional memberships include: American Dental Association, American Board of Periodontology, Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA), and International Academy of Periodontology. His extensive resume also includes the following notable achievements: Diplomate and Examiner of the American Board of Periodontology Dental Consultant at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Postgraduate Periodontics, Bethesda, Maryland Practitioner-Investigator with the NDPBRN (National Dental Practitioner-Based Research Network), conducted by the University of Rochester, Rochester NY Editorial Board of Journal of Clinical Advances in Periodontics, Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology (JIAP), Medical Science Monitor (MSM) and the Journal of Implant and Advance Clinical Dentistry M.S. degree: University of Rochester, Rochester, New York Certificate in Periodontics from the Eastman Dental Ctr, Univ of Rochester D.M.D degree from the University of Mississippi in 1990 Publications: Soolari A S. Compliance and its roll on successful treatment of an advanced periodontal case. Review of literature and a case report. Quinntessence International, 2002,33:389-396. Translated into German & Japanese. Ahmad Soolari, Duane Erickson, Amin Soolari. Orthodontic Forced Eruption. A team approach in Aesthetic treatment. Dentistry Today, 2014 Jul; 33 (7):112-117. Ahmad Soolari, and Nafiseh Soolari: Letter to Editor: Importance of Early Detection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Dentistry Today, 2014 June. Ahmad Soolari, and Nafiseh Soolari: Importance of Early Detection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Dentistry Today, 2014 April; 33 (4): 106-109. Ahmad Soolari, and Nafiseh Soolari: Management of Plaque-related Soft Tissue Trauma: Dentistry Today, 2013 Jul; 32(7):96, 98-9. Ahmad Soolari: Guided Tissue Regeneration with bone grafting for treatment of Peri-implantitis induced by retained cement. The Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry: September 2012, Volume 4, No. 4 N Soolari, A Soolari: Closure of an open wound associated with Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in a Breast Cancer Patient: The Open Dentistry Journal, 2011, 5, 163-167. A Soolari, E Soolari and N Shumaker: Palatal tissue enlargement after subepithelial connective tissue graft harvest associated with anabolic steroid abuse: Clinical Advances in Periodontics. 2011, Vol. 1, 23-28. E Soolari, A Soolari and Ahmad Soolari: Phosphate buffer-stabilized 0.1% chlorine dioxide-containing mouth wash facilitate sequestration of Bishphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of jaw (BRONJ) lesion from a patient who presented with Osteonecrosis of the jaw and a history of intravenous bisphosphonate use: Case Report. Translational Biomedicine: August 2010, Volume 1, No 1:7 Ahmad Soolari, Amin Soolari, Rand Alobaidi. Management of mandibular anterior teeth with gingival recession. Dentistry Today, 2015 February; 34(2); 62-65 Ahmad Sooari and Asghar Khan: Central Odontogenic Fibroma of the Gingiva: The Open Dentistry Journal, 2014, 8, 280-288 George Felt & Ahmad Soolari, Interdisciplinary trauma management in an elderly patient, a case report: The Open Dentistry Journal, 2014, 8, 201-06 Volunteer Work: Adjunct Clinical Professor, American Red Cross Volunteer since 2003 at the National Naval Medical Center Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, Post Doctoral Residency Program at University of Maryland School of Dentistry Election Judge for Gubernatorial Primary Election, Maryland Western Maryland Mission of Mercy: Provide dental treatment to people who could not otherwise afford dental care.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

Dr. Soolari earned his doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in 1990, where he received several academic awards. He received his specialty training in periodontics from Eastman Dental Center and Master of Science degree from the University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. He achieved the distinction of Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1997. Dr. Soolari is a dental consultant with the National Naval Medical Center, Postgraduate Periodontics, Dental School in Bethesda, MD. He was a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School and a Research Associate with the New York University College of Dentistry. Professional memberships include: American Dental Association, American Board of Periodontology, Maryland State Dental Association (MSDA), and International Academy of Periodontology. His extensive resume also includes the following notable achievements: Diplomate and Examiner of the American Board of Periodontology Dental Consultant at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Postgraduate Periodontics, Bethesda, Maryland Practitioner-Investigator with the NDPBRN (National Dental Practitioner-Based Research Network), conducted by the University of Rochester, Rochester NY Editorial Board of Journal of Clinical Advances in Periodontics, Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology (JIAP), Medical Science Monitor (MSM) and the Journal of Implant and Advance Clinical Dentistry M.S. degree: University of Rochester, Rochester, New York Certificate in Periodontics from the Eastman Dental Ctr, Univ of Rochester D.M.D degree from the University of Mississippi in 1990 Publications: Soolari A S. Compliance and its roll on successful treatment of an advanced periodontal case. Review of literature and a case report. Quinntessence International, 2002,33:389-396. Translated into German & Japanese. Ahmad Soolari, Duane Erickson, Amin Soolari. Orthodontic Forced Eruption. A team approach in Aesthetic treatment. Dentistry Today, 2014 Jul; 33 (7):112-117. Ahmad Soolari, and Nafiseh Soolari: Letter to Editor: Importance of Early Detection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Dentistry Today, 2014 June. Ahmad Soolari, and Nafiseh Soolari: Importance of Early Detection of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Dentistry Today, 2014 April; 33 (4): 106-109. Ahmad Soolari, and Nafiseh Soolari: Management of Plaque-related Soft Tissue Trauma: Dentistry Today, 2013 Jul; 32(7):96, 98-9. Ahmad Soolari: Guided Tissue Regeneration with bone grafting for treatment of Peri-implantitis induced by retained cement. The Journal of Implant and Advanced Clinical Dentistry: September 2012, Volume 4, No. 4 N Soolari, A Soolari: Closure of an open wound associated with Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in a Breast Cancer Patient: The Open Dentistry Journal, 2011, 5, 163-167. A Soolari, E Soolari and N Shumaker: Palatal tissue enlargement after subepithelial connective tissue graft harvest associated with anabolic steroid abuse: Clinical Advances in Periodontics. 2011, Vol. 1, 23-28. E Soolari, A Soolari and Ahmad Soolari: Phosphate buffer-stabilized 0.1% chlorine dioxide-containing mouth wash facilitate sequestration of Bishphosphonate Related Osteonecrosis of jaw (BRONJ) lesion from a patient who presented with Osteonecrosis of the jaw and a history of intravenous bisphosphonate use: Case Report. Translational Biomedicine: August 2010, Volume 1, No 1:7 Ahmad Soolari, Amin Soolari, Rand Alobaidi. Management of mandibular anterior teeth with gingival recession. Dentistry Today, 2015 February; 34(2); 62-65 Ahmad Sooari and Asghar Khan: Central Odontogenic Fibroma of the Gingiva: The Open Dentistry Journal, 2014, 8, 280-288 George Felt & Ahmad Soolari, Interdisciplinary trauma management in an elderly patient, a case report: The Open Dentistry Journal, 2014, 8, 201-06 Volunteer Work: Adjunct Clinical Professor, American Red Cross Volunteer since 2003 at the National Naval Medical Center Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology, Post Doctoral Residency Program at University of Maryland School of Dentistry Election Judge for Gubernatorial Primary Election, Maryland Western Maryland Mission of Mercy: Provide dental treatment to people who could not otherwise afford dental care.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

Implant placement – When a tooth or several teeth are missing, the periodontist is able to create a natural-looking replacement by anchoring a prosthetic tooth to the jawbone. Osteoplasty (hard tissue recontouring) – Once periodontitis has been treated, the periodontist can recontour the hard tissue to make the smile both natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing. Gingivoplasty (soft tissue recontouring) – As gums recede due to periodontitis, the teeth may appear longer; causing a “toothy" smile. The periodontist can remove tissues or straighten the gum line to make the teeth look more even. Bone grafting – Dental implants can only be positioned if there is sufficient bone to attach the prosthetic tooth to. If bone loss has occurred, bone grafting is an excellent way to add or “grow” bone so that an implant may be properly secured. Deep pocket cleanings – As gingivitis and periodontitis progress, it becomes more difficult to cleanse the pockets between the soft tissues and the teeth. The periodontist can scale and root plane the teeth (sometimes under local anesthetic) to remove debris and infection-causing bacteria. Crown lengthening – In order to expose more of the natural tooth, the periodontist can remove some of the surrounding gingival tissue.

What are you proud of in your practice?

A periodontist is a dentist specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections and diseases in the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, and the jawbone to which the teeth are anchored. Periodontists have to train an additional three years beyond the four years of regular dental school, and are familiar with the most advanced techniques necessary to treat periodontal disease and place dental implants. Periodontists also perform a vast range of cosmetic procedures to enhance the smile to its fullest extent. Periodontal disease begins when the toxins found in plaque start to attack the soft or gingival tissue surrounding the teeth. This bacterium embeds itself in the gum and rapidly breeds, causing a bacterial infection. As the infection progresses, it starts to burrow deeper into the tissue causing inflammation or irritation between the teeth and gums. The response of the body is to destroy the infected tissue, which is why the gums appear to recede. The resulting pockets between the teeth deepen and if no treatment is sought, the tissue which makes up the jawbone also recedes causing unstable teeth and tooth loss.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

Implant placement – When a tooth or several teeth are missing, the periodontist is able to create a natural-looking replacement by anchoring a prosthetic tooth to the jawbone. Osteoplasty (hard tissue recontouring) – Once periodontitis has been treated, the periodontist can recontour the hard tissue to make the smile both natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing. Gingivoplasty (soft tissue recontouring) – As gums recede due to periodontitis, the teeth may appear longer; causing a “toothy" smile. The periodontist can remove tissues or straighten the gum line to make the teeth look more even. Bone grafting – Dental implants can only be positioned if there is sufficient bone to attach the prosthetic tooth to. If bone loss has occurred, bone grafting is an excellent way to add or “grow” bone so that an implant may be properly secured. Deep pocket cleanings – As gingivitis and periodontitis progress, it becomes more difficult to cleanse the pockets between the soft tissues and the teeth. The periodontist can scale and root plane the teeth (sometimes under local anesthetic) to remove debris and infection-causing bacteria. Crown lengthening – In order to expose more of the natural tooth, the periodontist can remove some of the surrounding gingival tissue.