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Fox River Periodontics

Meet Islam Saleh, DMD, MS, MSC

Dr. Saleh is a board-certified periodontist with advanced training in periodontal and implant dentistry. He earned his doctoral degree in 2007 from Misr University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Giza, Egypt, where he also completed one year of general practice residency. He later received a Master of Science in Stomatology from the University of Granada in Spain in 2017.

Following a fellowship at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Saleh pursued specialty training at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, earning both a Certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and a Master of Science in 2023.

In 2024, Dr. Saleh achieved Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery—a distinction held by fewer than one-third of all practicing periodontists.

Dr. Saleh began his clinical career at a prominent practice in Virginia, where he performed both simple and complex procedures, including full-arch dental implant cases utilizing Straumann implants, as well as a wide range of periodontal treatments.

He later returned to the Midwest and now practices at Fox River Periodontics, where he is dedicated to helping patients feel confident and cared for through expert periodontal and implant treatment. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including:

American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
American Dental Association (ADA)
International Team of Implantology (ITI)

Dr. Saleh is also fluent in Spanish, in addition to his native language, Arabic.

In Fond Memory Of Kamy Noruzi, DMD

Dr. Kamy Noruzi was a Board-Certified Periodontist who has been providing cosmetic periodontal and dental implant treatment to patients for over 33 years. Dr. Noruzi earned his undergraduate degree from Farleigh Dickinson University in 1982 and his dental degree from the Farleigh Dickinson School of Dental Medicine in 1986. Following dental school, Dr. Noruzi completed a general practice residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, NY. He then completed a postgraduate program in Periodontics at the University of Illinois-Chicago School of Dentistry, where he later served as an assistant professor of Periodontics.

In 1997, Dr. Noruzi was granted Diplomate status by the American Board of Periodontology. A Diplomate is a periodontist who has successfully completed a rigorous examination process and is certified by the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Noruzi was a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Institute for Dental Implant Awareness, and was Past President of the Fox River Valley Dental Society and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Noruzi resided in the area with his wife and their dog, Zeus.

Our Mission

To restore smiles with precision, compassion, and advanced care. We focus on long-term results that improve confidence, comfort, and quality of life.

Our Vision

To set the standard for implant dentistry through innovation and expertise. We aim to redefine the patient experience with care that feels personal and seamless.

Our Philosophy

We believe exceptional outcomes start with thoughtful planning and advanced technology. Every treatment is personalized, never rushed or one-size-fits-all.

Our Promise

To deliver predictable results in a calm, supportive environment. We are committed to comfort, transparency, and care you can trust.

Expert Care, Personal Approach

Dr. Islam Saleh is a board-certified periodontist dedicated to providing advanced, comfort-focused periodontal and implant care.

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