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Dr. Wesam Salha, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Periodontist | Implant Specialist | Educator | Speaker

Dr. Wesam Salha, D.D.S., M.S.D. is a renowned periodontist and implant specialist with over 15 years of experience providing advanced periodontal and implant care in the Houston area. He is one of the few dentists to have completed two intensive, three-year postdoctoral residencies at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California—one in Advanced Education in Implant Dentistry (2008) and another in Advanced Education in Periodontics (2011).

A leader in minimally invasive surgical techniques and digital smile design, Dr. Salha is also a pioneer in Houston in the use of biological periodontal procedures and biocompatible materials. He integrates cutting-edge technology with a patient-centered approach to deliver predictable, long-term results—many of which he confidently warrants for his patients. He is especially recognized for achieving esthetic-driven outcomes in challenging anterior implant cases, not just functional solutions, but results that restore confidence and harmony to the smile.

Dr. Salha’s clinical expertise spans all areas of periodontics and implantology, with a focus on:

• All-on-X full-arch rehabilitation using digital smile design and guided surgical protocols
• Immediate temporization of anterior implants
• Advanced, minimally invasive soft tissue grafting
• Zirconia (ceramic) dental implants
• Biological dentistry protocols, including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), growth factor–enhanced healing, and ozone therapy

Dr. Salha is deeply committed to clinical excellence through ongoing education, research, and innovation. He is a respected speaker and educator in the fields of implant dentistry, soft tissue regeneration, and biologics.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Salha enjoys quality time with his wife, Grace, and their two daughters. He is passionate about snorkeling, spearfishing, hiking, and world travel. His dedication to both his family and his patients is reflected in every aspect of his life and work.

Dr. Chandan Walia, DDS, is a Specialist Surgeon, who has been exclusively trained in Implantology and Periodontics and has placed over 5000 Dental Implants. He has been a practicing Implantologist | Periodontist since 2006 and works full time at Implants & Periodontal Arts Surgical Center, located in Chandler, Arizona since 2016.

His initial training began in 2001, when he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, DDS from the acclaimed New York University. 

Dr. Walia completed a year of specialized training in Oral Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey, and followed it, by being selected as a Chief Resident in Advanced Hospital Dentistry at NYU Langone Hospital, in Brooklyn, New York. 

In 2003, he began his 3 year Surgical Specialty training in the field of Implant Dentistry and Periodontology from the prestigious University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey.

After the Post Graduation in 2006, he was a visiting clinical attending at various prestigious hospitals, trained dental residents in the New York City area, and maintained a private practice before he moved to the Southwest. 

Dr. Walia is committed to providing the highest standards of care and state-of-the-art treatment available. He encourages all patients to be well informed about their treatment choices and build trust to enhance optimum oral health. 

He is a Dental Board Consultant in the field of Periodontology with the Arizona Dental Board and is also licensed in the states of New York, California, Nevada and Arizona. 

In his free time, he loves to travel the world, play golf and tennis, enjoy music, and spend time with family.

Dr. Hanasab is specialized in gum disease, dental implants, gum grafting, sinus lift, ridge expansion, socket preservation, crown lengthening and sleep apnea appliances.

Dr. Hanasab utilizes advanced techniques such as laser and special CT scanning to treat gingivitis, periodontitis or gum disease, dental implant placement, all performed gently and with the utmost comfort for the patient.

Dr. Fani is our gum specialist. She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Irvine and UCLA, followed by her dental degree from USC, where she graduated with honors. Dr. Fani continued her studies at USC to complete her postgraduate certificate in Periodontics in 1993. She continues to educate herself today in order to provide the highest level of treatment and patient satisfaction possible. Dr. Fani is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the San Fernando Valley Dental Association.

Urvashi Keswani, DDS, is an Associate Periodontist at Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley, with locations in Sunnyvale and Monterey, California.

Born and raised in a country that is a dazzling mosaic of vibrant colors, rich traditions, and unforgettable flavors—India!

Dr. Keswani moved to the United States to pursue her DDS at UCLA School of Dentistry, after which she relocated to New Jersey for specialty training in Periodontics at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

The field of periodontics fascinated her due to its focus on preventative care and its crucial role in maintaining overall systematic health. The opportunity to address often-overlooked aspects of dental health and make a real difference in patients' lives is what drove her to pursue this specialty.

When Dr. Keswani is not perfecting smiles, you'll find her taste-testing unique snacks, redecorating her space like a DIY guru, or getting lost in a murder mystery novel.

Thanks to her husband, she is also an honorary NBA fan. Now, she's an expert at pretending to understand basketball while passionately cheering for his favorite team.

Dr. Keswani is also a trained Indian classical music vocalist and a self-taught keyboard player.

Urvashi Keswani, DDS, is an Associate Periodontist at Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley, with locations in Sunnyvale and Monterey, California.

Born and raised in a country that is a dazzling mosaic of vibrant colors, rich traditions, and unforgettable flavors—India!

Dr. Keswani moved to the United States to pursue her DDS at UCLA School of Dentistry, after which she relocated to New Jersey for specialty training in Periodontics at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

The field of periodontics fascinated her due to its focus on preventative care and its crucial role in maintaining overall systematic health. The opportunity to address often-overlooked aspects of dental health and make a real difference in patients' lives is what drove her to pursue this specialty.

When Dr. Keswani is not perfecting smiles, you'll find her taste-testing unique snacks, redecorating her space like a DIY guru, or getting lost in a murder mystery novel.

Thanks to her husband, she is also an honorary NBA fan. Now, she's an expert at pretending to understand basketball while passionately cheering for his favorite team.

Dr. Keswani is also a trained Indian classical music vocalist and a self-taught keyboard player.

Dr. Galustian is a Periodontist specializing in gum disease. He received his DDS degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He continued his education to achieve his specialty certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants, as well as his Master’s in Oral Biology from Temple University.

Dr. Galustian places a tremendous value in a courteous and gentle chair side manner in addressing all aspects of Periodontics including but not limited to surgical and non-surgical treatment of Periodontal diseases, surgically placement of Dental Implants, Root coverage and Gum grafting, Bone regeneration including Sinus augmentation, vertical and horizontal Ridge augmentation, Esthetic Periodontal surgeries and minimally invasive tooth Extractions.

Dr. Galustian is a Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the San Fernando Valley Dental Society.

Dr. Galustian's goal is to provide his patients with the highest quality, thorough and state-of-the-art periodontal and dental implant therapy. Dr. Galustian speaks English and Farsi.

Board Certified Periodontist

Dr. Jeff Takai is a dental implant and gum disease specialist at Ramona Family Dentistry. Dr. Takai grew up in southern California where his father was also a dentist. As a result, he has been involved in dentistry in some capacity his entire life and he developed a strong passion for dentistry at a young age.

Dr. Takai completed his undergraduate schooling at UC Berkeley. He then attended University of the Pacific for dental school and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. While in dental school Dr. Takai was attracted to the surgical side of dentistry and decided he wanted to become more specialized. Upon graduation, he furthered his education and training in periodontics at UC San Francisco where he completed his surgical residency in 2013.

Dr. Takai is a member of the following organizations:

• Academy of Osseointegration
• American Academy of Periodontology
• California Society of Periodontology
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association

Dr. Takai and his wife, Sarah live in southern California where they enjoy cooking and traveling together. During his free time, Dr. Takai also enjoys reading, practicing Jiu Jitsu, and playing golf.

Dr. Deborah Termeie obtained her Bachelor of Science and dental doctorate degrees from UCLA with high honors.

Dr. Termeie completed an additional three-year training in the specialty of Periodontics and Implant Surgery at UCLA where she was trained by world-renowned clinicians in a myriad of applications in periodontics and implant procedures. She has conducted advanced research on bone grafting and dental implants.

Dr. Termeie is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

In addition to a busy private practice, she currently serves as Clinical Instructor at UCLA. Dr. Termeie has published several articles in professional journals, and she is the author of the best selling textbook, Periodontal Review.

Highly devoted to staying at the forefront of her field, Dr. Termeie is continually investing in her own education in order to provide patients with proven and successful results. She also takes the time to ensure every patient understands their treatment options fully, and that their choices are respected at every step of the process.

Dr. Georges Traboulsi, DDS, is a periodontist with the Dulles Dental Group. His interest in oral health seems to be genetic, as he is the third generation in his family to practice dentistry and, in fact, spent time in his father’s office in his youth. From observing his father, he saw first-hand the impact of good dental care on patients. After graduating from Saint Joseph University in Orange County, California as a doctor of dental surgery, he stayed on to complete an oral surgery fellowship. He then entered the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he completed a three-year postdoctoral periodontology residency. And, finally, he obtained a master’s degree in oral biology at Boston University, during which time he conducted research on salivary proteins.

Dr. Traboulsi is an active member of the American Association of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. Dr. Traboulsi’s primary focus is on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gum disease, although he also performs cosmetic and implant dentistry. He is experienced in a number of periodontic surgical procedures, including soft and hard tissue augmentation, the removal of impacted wisdom teeth and bone grafting in the jaw. As part of his commitment to the dental health of the community at large, he volunteers at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. Dr. Traboulsi has two main goals in his dental practice. The first is to restore normal dental function, allowing patients to eat and talk without pain and the second is to restore and enhance his patients’ natural beauty by improving their smiles. He works with his patients in a partnership designed to enhance oral health and sees himself as a guide and teacher in this effort.

Surrounded by experts at Dulles Dental Group, Dr. Traboulsi is proud and honored to bring high quality periodontal and dental care to all families.