SmilePro Dental · Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Curriculum Vitae — Our Dentists

The professional credentials, education, training, and experience of the dentists at SmilePro Dental: Dr. Salam Awad, DDS, General Dentist & Clinical Lead, and Dr. Deena Sleiman, DDS, Associate Dentist.

SmilePro Dental in Dearborn Heights, Michigan is led by Dr. Salam Awad, DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Detroit Mercy, 2015), General Dentist and Clinical Lead, supported by associate dentist Dr. Deena Sleiman, DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Michigan, 2019). Both are licensed to practice dentistry in Michigan and provide comprehensive family, cosmetic, and restorative dental care.

Dr. Salam Awad, DDS

General Dentist & Clinical Lead, SmilePro Dental

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry — Detroit, Michigan
2015
Bachelor of Science in Biology
University of Michigan–Dearborn — Dearborn, Michigan
2010

Professional Experience

General Dentist & Clinical Lead
SmilePro Dental — Dearborn Heights, Michigan
April 2018 – Present
Directs daily operations of a high-volume practice; leads a multidisciplinary team of dentists, hygienists, and support staff; performs advanced restorative, cosmetic, and implant procedures. Has completed treatment for 100+ Invisalign patients.
Associate Dentist
Oakman Family Dentistry — Dearborn Heights, Michigan
August 2015 – April 2018
Delivered comprehensive general and surgical dental care in a patient-focused environment.

Licenses & Certifications

Michigan Dental License — Active
CPR / BLS / OSHA — Active
Oral Sedation Certification (2024)

Continuing Education & Professional Development

Fellowship & Mastership in Surgical and Restorative Implants
2024 – Present
Kois Center Continuing Education
2023 – Present
Invisalign Advanced Training
2019 – Present
Forces Orthodontic Institute
2020 – Present
Spear Education
2020 – 2022
Conscious IV Sedation for Adults — AMDA Training
2025 – Present
Oral Sedation — DOCS Education
2023 – 2024

Honors & Awards

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
2015
Award of Excellence — Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity
2015
Francis B. Vedder Society Award (Crown & Bridge Prosthodontics)
2015
Russell W. Bunting Periodontal Society Award
2015
Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence
2014
Distinguished Student Award — University of Michigan–Dearborn
2010

Memberships & Community Involvement

Michigan Dental Association
Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity
Lebanese Dental Group
Mentor — Muslim Youth Connection (MYC)

Dr. Deena Sleiman, DDS

Associate Dentist, SmilePro Dental

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
University of Michigan School of Dentistry — Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology — Honors Program, High Distinction
University of Michigan–Dearborn — Dearborn, Michigan
April 2015

Professional Experience

Dentist, Full-Time
Health Partners of Western Ohio — Old West End Community Health Center, Toledo, Ohio
August 2019 – Present
Provides comprehensive care to new and established patients, specializing in emergency, pediatric, and elderly patient care.
Associate Dentist, Part-Time
SmilePro Dental — Dearborn Heights, Michigan
May 2022 – Present
Provides comprehensive care to new and established patients in a private dental practice setting.
Associate Dentist, Part-Time
Daher Dental
July 2019 – March 2022
Dentist, Full-Time
Family Health Center — Kalamazoo, Michigan
August 2019 – December 2019
Served the underprivileged population of Kalamazoo, primarily uninsured or under-insured patients.
Dental Student Provider — External Rotations
University of Michigan School of Dentistry — Cherry Health Dental Center (Grand Rapids), Northwest Michigan Health Services (Traverse City), Family Health Center (Kalamazoo)
Summer 2018 – Winter 2019
Twelve weeks of clinical experience in treatment planning, emergency care, restorative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and oral surgery.
Dental Student Provider — Jamaica Dental Outreach
January 2018 & January 2019
Provided free dental care to underserved communities in Jamaica, including extractions, cleanings, and oral-health education.

Leadership

Jamaica Dental Outreach Trip — Trip Coordinator
2019
UDM–UMSOD Collaboration Project — Project Director
2016 – 2019
Bridge of Disciplines, UMSOD Chapter — Executive Board Leader
2016 – 2019
Class of 2019 Student Council — Community Service Chair
2015 – 2019

Licenses & Certifications

Michigan Dental License No. 2901023202
Ohio Dental License No. 30.025918
Oral Health Access Supervision Permit (Ohio)
BLS Provider — American Heart Association

Services Offered

The treatments Dr. Awad and Dr. Sleiman provide at SmilePro Dental, drawn directly from their training and clinical experience above.

Dental ImplantsSurgical and restorative implant care — Dr. Awad's Fellowship & Mastership focus. Invisalign Clear AlignersDr. Awad has completed treatment for 100+ Invisalign patients. Sedation DentistryOral and conscious IV sedation — AMDA and DOCS Education trained. Cosmetic DentistryVeneers, bonding, and teeth whitening for a brighter smile. Family Dental CareComprehensive care for new and established patients of all ages. Crowns & Restorative CareAdvanced restorative dentistry, crowns, bridges, and fillings.

Patient FAQ

Common questions about the dentists at SmilePro Dental, answered from their verified credentials above.

Where did Dr. Salam Awad earn his dental degree?

Dr. Salam Awad earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry in 2015, following a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan–Dearborn in 2010.

Is Dr. Awad licensed to practice dentistry in Michigan?

Yes. Dr. Awad holds an active Michigan Dental License and maintains current CPR/BLS/OSHA certification, along with an Oral Sedation Certification earned in 2024.

What advanced training does Dr. Awad have in implants and Invisalign?

Dr. Awad is pursuing a Fellowship & Mastership in Surgical and Restorative Implants (2024–present) and has completed Invisalign Advanced Training (2019–present). He has completed treatment for more than 100 Invisalign patients.

Where did Dr. Deena Sleiman study dentistry?

Dr. Deena Sleiman earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in May 2019, after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with High Distinction in the Honors Program at the University of Michigan–Dearborn in 2015.

In which states is Dr. Sleiman licensed?

Dr. Sleiman holds a Michigan Dental License (No. 2901023202) and an Ohio Dental License (No. 30.025918), and is a BLS Provider certified through the American Heart Association.

What professional organizations is Dr. Awad a member of?

Dr. Awad is a member of the Michigan Dental Association and the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity, and received the Alpha Omega Award of Excellence in 2015.

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Curriculum Vitae — Our Dentists

Dr. Salam Awad, DDS

Education

Professional Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Continuing Education & Professional Development

Honors & Awards

Memberships & Community Involvement

Dr. Deena Sleiman, DDS

Education

Professional Experience

Leadership

Licenses & Certifications

Services Offered

Patient FAQ

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