Hesham A. Baky, D.D.S.
Dr. Baky has been a resident of North Carolina since 1991 and has been living in Morrisville since 2002. He and his wife Aya, have been blessed with 4 kids, Amir, Zain, Rami and Mira.
Dr. Baky is very interested in the latest technologies in dentistry and takes more than double the state requirement of continuing education to keep abreast in the latest in the dental field. He is certified in Invisalign, Lumineers, and Sedation dentistry. Any free time away from dentistry is spent with the family and volunteering in various community activities. He serves on the board of directors for the Mariam Clinic, a free clinic for the underserved in Raleigh. He also organizes a yearly health fair for the historic Method community, also located in Raleigh. Dr. Baky enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and football.
Dr Baky was recently recognized as one of the Top 40 Dentists Under 40 by Incisal Edge, the leading lifestyle magazine for dental professionals nationwide. The edition will be published later this fall.
Credentials:
- Adjunct Professor at UNC School of Dentistry
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Certification as Invisalign Dentist
- Certification as Lumineers Dentist
- Certification for Oral Sedation Dentistry
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
- Wake County Dental Society
- North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS)
- American Academy of Clear Aligners
- Board Member Mariam Clinic–a free health clinic
Jonathan Boes, D.D.S.
Dr. Jonathan Boes was born in Fayetteville, NC and he currently resides in North Raleigh with his wife Aimee and daughters Elizabeth and Emilia. He attended college in Cleveland, OH at Case Western Reserve University where he obtained a Bachelors and Masters degree in Computer Engineering. In 1996, he moved to Raleigh and worked in RTP for various telecommunications startups, designing embedded software. Dr. Boes later decided to pursue a career in dentistry and graduated in 2007 from the University of Chapel Hill with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery.
He continued his advanced training in implant placement, bone grafting and sinus lifting under Dr. Carl Misch, Dr. Mark Hunt, Dr. Glenn Reside, Dr. Matthew Hopfesperger, Dr. David Simpson and Dr. John Russo. He attended many courses including the Misch International Implant Institute, Triangle Dental Institute, Cadaver Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting, and Oral Sedation. He earned his fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (IOCI). During his career, he has performed thousands of bone grafts and implant placements.
Dr. Boes (General Dentist) has maintained a private practice in which he has concentrated training in the following aspects of oral surgery: Wisdom Tooth Extractions, Implant Placement and Restoration, Sinus Lifts, Bone Grafts and IV Sedation.
Credentials
- Adjunct Professor at UNC School of Dentistry
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Computer Engineering – Case Western Reserve University
- Masters of Science (MS) Computer Engineering – Case Western Reserve University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Certified in Implant Placement and Restoration; Fellow in the International
- Congress of Oral Implantologist (IOCI)
- Certified in Oral Sedation
- Certified in Lumineers
Professional Memberships:
Nada Salem, D.D.S.
Dr. Nada Salem grew up in the Triangle area and has also lived in Alexandria, Egypt, where she became fluent in Arabic.
Dr. Salem earned a BS degree in Biochemistry from NCSU and her dental degree from UNC at Chapel Hill. During her college years, she enjoyed playing intramural flag football and was a 3-time champion of the UNC Women’s Flag Football league.
While serving as the National Cleft Palate Leader for a non-profit organization, which served the Sudanese area of Khartoum, Dr. Salem found her passion in dentistry. She has visited 19 countries and has provided oral care to high-need populations across the globe. Dr. Salem’s goal is to educate and provide comprehensive high-quality oral care to all.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.
Credentials:
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Biochemistry, North Carolina State University
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Certification as Invisalign Dentist
Professional Memberships:
Joseph Short, DMD
Dr. Joseph Short was born in Raleigh, NC and currently lives in Cary with his fiancée, Roni. He attended college at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill where he obtained his BA in Journalism and Mass Communication. After working for several years in RTP doing clinical research he decided to go back to school to pursue a career in dentistry, receiving a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UNC-Chapel Hill.
He takes a special interest in the dental treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea for which he completed a mini-residency at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Short also managed a dental Sleep Clinic.
Dr. Short enjoys building relationships with his patients and treats all of his patients as if they were his own family. When not practicing dentistry he is an avid athlete and outdoorsman who enjoys woodworking, basketball, hiking, fishing, and spending time with his two dogs, Birdie and Levi.
Credentials:
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery – UNC Chapel Hill
Professional Memberships:
Robert Long, D.D.S.
Dr. Long was born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina. He got his undergraduate degree from UNC, and then decided to stay in Chapel Hill to pursue dentistry.
After dental school, he worked in a local community health center treating our underserved population in the Triangle before deciding to go get more training so he could take on more complex cases. Dr. Long went on to be a resident at the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University, where he gained extensive experience in IV sedation, implant placement, bone grafting, and wisdom tooth extraction. He loves doing surgery and using sedation to treat his most anxious patients.
When not at work, Dr. Long enjoys scuba diving, snowboarding, and discovering all the local foodie spots in the Triangle with his fiancée Megan. Together, they take every opportunity to travel abroad and expand their horizons.
Credentials:
- BS in Biology – University of North Carolina
- Doctor of Dental Surgery – University of North Carolina
- General Practice Residency (GPR) – The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
- Certified and Licensed in Oral and IV Sedation
Professional Memberships:
Kiran Sainani, D.D.S.
Dr. Sainani was born in Columbus, OH but calls NC home. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as her BS in Dental Hygiene and BA in Chemistry. Dr. Sainani has been in the dental field for over 20 years and is extremely passionate about providing good, quality, and ethical care to her patients. She currently lives in Apex with her husband and two beautiful children.
Dr. Sainani practices with a conservative dental philosophy and advocates for prevention. She enjoys educating and collaborating with patients to establish the best dental plan for their individual needs. She loves seeing both children and adults and takes pride in high functional and esthetic standards. Dr. Sainani provides a wide array of services including cosmetic veneers, crown and bridge, tooth color and temporary restorations, partial and full dentures, night guards, and Invisalign.
Outside of the office, Dr. Sainani enjoys traveling, watching movies, baking, walking and staying active, playing board games, and spending quality time with friends and family. She also really enjoys attending continuing education classes in staying current with the latest dental advances.
Credentials:
- BA Chemistry UNC
- BS Dental Hygiene UNC
- DDS Doctor of Dental Surgery UNC School of Dentistry
- Certified in Lumineers
- Invisalign Certified
Professional Memberships:
Dr. Andrew Mouro
Dr. Andrew Mouro was born in Westerville, OH and moved to North Carolina when he was 5. He grew up in Cary and attended Green Hope High School.
Dr. Mouro graduated from Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Biology. After working as the operations manager for the NC Missions of Mercy Program helping provide free dental care to the underserved communities around the state, he attended dental school at East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine where he obtained his DMD with honors. Dr. Mouro also completed a General Practice Residency program at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC and gained extensive experience in the management of medically complex patients, surgical extractions, and other aspects of general dentistry.
Dr. Mouro has a passion for helping others and serving his local community. He makes the daily commitment to educate his patients and provide the highest standard of care staying proficient with the latest dental technologies.
When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Mouro enjoys spending time with his fiancé Hillary and their dog Elsie. He enjoys regular strength and endurance training, cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes, traveling, spending time outdoors, and trying out all of the local food spots with his family and friends.
Credentials:
- Bachelors of Science (BS) Biology, Appalachian State University
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), East Carolina School of Dental Medicine
- General Practice Residency Certificate – Atrium Health CMC
Julie Chang, DMD
Dr. Chang grew up in Illinois and currently lives in North Raleigh where she met her fiancé, Thomas. She graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a dual degree in Biology and Psychology. She then attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH where she obtained a Master of Science in Biology and Doctorate of Dental Medicine. During her time in dental school, she volunteered at local community schools and health centers treating the underserved population. To further her dental training, she completed a General Practice Residency program at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, New York. During her residency, Dr. Chang had robust training in dental trauma, surgical extractions, management of inpatient with complex medical history and operating room dentistry.
Dr. Chang enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and regularly takes continuing education classes to stay up to date with best practices. She loves seeing both children and adults and strives to provide quality comprehensive care in a comfortable environment while educating patients on the importance of preventive treatment and overall well-being.
Away from the dental office, Dr. Chang loves plants, cooking and enjoys spending quality time with her fiance including walking, traveling, exploring new things including places to eat!
Credentials:
- BA in Biology and BS in psychology, Indiana University- Bloomington
- Master of Science in Biology- Case Western Reserve University
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)- Case Western School of Dental Medicine
- General Practice Residency (GPR)- Rochester General Hospital, NY
- Certified in Invisalign
