Dr. David Pelham
D.D.S., MMSc
Dr. David Pelham is the group’s periodontist and implant surgeon. He received his Masters in Medical Sciences and Oral Biology, as well as his Certificate in Periodontology, from Harvard University. Prior to training at Harvard, where he was a predoctoral and postdoctoral clinical instructor and examiner, Dr. Pelham earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.
WHAT OUR PATIENTS ARE SAYING
ABOUT DR. PELHAM
Dr. Pelham is absolutely peerless as a dental surgeon. His concern for the care and well being of the patient is admirable. His assistant is professional from beginning to the conclusion of the procedure.I highly recommend South Shore Dental to anyone needing dental care.
— Douglas S. (March 17, 2022)
Doctor of Dental Surgery
-State University of New York at Stony Brook (D.D.S.)
EDUCATION
Dr. Pelham speaks English
Masters in Medical Sciences and Oral Biology
- Harvard University (MMSc)
Certificate in Periodontology
- Harvard University
Published in the Journal of Organic Chemistry
Published in Bioconjugate Chemistry
Member of the American Association of Periodontists
Member of the American Dental Association
Member of the Massachusetts Dental Society
ADVANCED TRAINING
LANGUAGES
More about Dr. Pelham —
Dr. Pelham received his undergraduate degree in 1990 from Tufts University, where he was President of the American Chemical Society (Tufts’ chapter), tutored fellow students on many subjects and was on the dean’s list.
As a student, Dr. Pelham received numerous distinctions, including the Annual Student Award of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Quintessence Book Award for Research, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award, the Northeastern Society of Periodontists Award, First Place in the Third Annual IAMS Scholarship Competition and an Undegraduate Award in Analytic Chemistry by the American Chemical Society. In addition to an outstanding academic record, Dr. Pelham has significant research experience. His work has been published in the Journal of Organic Chemistry and Bioconjugate Chemistry,among others.
Dr. Pelham continues to advance his knowledge via continuing education courses on topics such as implants, oral conscious sedation and Invisalign® orthodontics. He maintains membership in the American Association of Periodontists, the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society. Outside of the office, Dr. Pelham enjoys spending time with his wife and children.