About Kianoush Alem, DMD
Dr. Kianoush Alem has over 40 years of experience in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. Receiving her master’s degree in 1977 from the University of Michigan for restorative dentistry occlusion, she also has advanced training in prosthodontics, implants, cosmetic dentistry, computerized dentistry and treatment of TMJ dysfunction syndrome. Dr. Alem was a clinical instructor and assistant professor in Iran and the United States. She has also given presentations in Iran, Canada and the United States. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the National University of Iran. She is currently an active member of the American Dental Association® and the District of Columbia Dental Society. She was an active member for many years with the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap Organization and Zonta Club of Virginia. Awarded with a certificate of appreciation and contribution as a committee member of the District of Columbia Dental Society, outstanding contribution in ADA and FDI Joint World Dental Congress, and appreciation for table clinics, outstanding contribution and active member with the Iranian Dental Association, Dr. Alem has gone above and beyond to be her very best. Some of her many impressive lectures presented include, but are not limited to: The Principal of Occlusion Adjustments, Different Diagnosis in Patients with Diffuse Facial Pain, Emergencies in Patients with TMJ Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Patients with Orofacial Pain, Determinates of Occlusion and The Principals of Occlusion Adjustments. As the former founder of the Iranian American Dental Association, Dr. Alem was also a member of the IDA, Academic of General Dentistry, Greater Washington Women Dentist (GWWD) and a national member of the Library of Congress. Dr. Alem’s hobbies outside of dentistry include playing bridge, swimming and (because she is very family oriented) spending time with her loved ones. She has a bedside manner that ensures that her patients feel at home in her care, and she takes pride in knowing that she has provided the same excellent quality of service to all her patients that she would expect for herself.
