Meet

Adam E. Saltz

D.M.D., M.S., M.P.H.

Dr. Adam Saltz’s path to periodontics started right here in Maine. His journey came full circle when he returned in 2020, bringing with him the same passion for patient care that first inspired him as a high school student shadowing a local specialist.

Dr. Saltz graduated from the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, where he obtained his Master of Science degree and Certificates in Periodontics and IV Conscious Sedation. He completed his dental training at Nova Southeastern University, as part of their accelerated dual admission program. While there, he also received a Master of Public Health degree. Dr. Saltz is the managing editor for Decisions in Dentistry and lectures nationally on periodontal and peri-implant conditions, implant placement, and dental hygiene. He is a key opinion leader and industry consultant for several companies.

Dr. Saltz won the 2020 Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence, presented to the nation’s top overall graduating resident for outstanding character, service, leadership, and academic achievement. He is past president of the Maine Dental Association and chairs multiple state and regional committees as the District 1 Representative to the ADA New Dentist Committee. Dr. Saltz is an adjunct professor for the KCU College of Dental Medicine. He was recognized by the American Dental Association in 2023 with their 10 Under 10 Award for his contributions in education, public health, and organized dentistry as a new dentist. Dr. Saltz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Fun fact— he is the real “spin doc,” teaching indoor cycling classes at Jibe Portland and Yarmouth. He enjoys tennis and traveling with his wife, Natalie.

We are here to hold your hand through every decision, whether that means saving your natural teeth or finding the perfect implant solution for your needs. Our goal is to transform your experience and help you regain the ability to chew, smile, and live with renewed confidence.
Read Video Transcript: Our Patient-Centered Philosophy with Dr. Saltz

Our practice has been around for 50 plus years. Having come here on high school, shadowing the office to now working as a partner of the practice and just kind of evolving that legacy is just also really special. The best part of my job is, is actually working with my patients. I think for patients who come in distressed about their position of whether they can save or we have to remove teeth and replace them with implants. Making those tough decisions alone can be very impactful, so helping them make those changes can really be transformative. It's not even just the smile. It's the confidence that they have when they're smiling. We are here to save teeth, to bring people back to health and really build a roadmap in terms of what we can do. And so we're here to hold your hand. We're here to play whatever music you'd like. We want this to be a good experience, and we really provide them not only oral health, overall health and the ability to chew and smile in ways that they never thought possible.