Dr Petteri Salo

Dr. Petteri Salo loves having the opportunity to work close to home and serving the residents of Pittsboro. After completing his dental training at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, Dr. Salo and his wife bought a home in Pittsboro and have greatly enjoyed living in the area ever since. He originally hails from Finland but has been a resident of North Carolina for over 30 years and is committed to providing exceptional dental care for his home community. Dr. Salo holds a variety of experiences that have shaped his practice of general dentistry today. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a volunteer EMT responding to emergency 911 calls. After college, he was trained as a dental assistant through an internship at his family dentist’s practice. He went on to pursue a second degree in Dental Laboratory Technology and worked as a part time research assistant at UNC on a dental implants study. Dr. Salo is very passionate about all aspects of dentistry and continually expanding his knowledge of the field. While in dental school, he became actively involved in the American Student Dental Association. Through this organization, he had the privilege of serving on the North Carolina Dental Society Board of Trustees as the UNC Student Trustee, and as the UNC American Student Dental Association Chapter President. He also consistently volunteered at several outreach dental clinics to support local efforts of improving access to oral healthcare. Dr. Salo’s favorite aspect of being a dentist is being able to make a meaningful impact in his patients’ lives and being trusted to help improve their oral health. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Salo enjoys spending time with his family and friends, going hiking, biking, and working on home improvement projects. You may see Dr. Salo around town with his wife and their three energetic, very friendly Border Collies, Ell, Willa, and Lucy. The five of them are always looking for their next outdoor adventure. Dr. Salo loves grilled food, and you can find him manning the grill in almost any weather. He also openly admits he has a sweet tooth but makes sure to brush and floss every day!