Sami M. Ghareeb, D.D.S., M.A.G.D., is universally admired for his commitment to excellence in dental practice, service to his profession and the community at large, leadership, integrity, and commitment to family.
A 1969 graduate of West Virginia State University, Dr. Ghareeb went on to earn a master’s degree from Emory University and a doctorate in dental surgery from Meharry Medical College. Beginning with a dental office in Poca, W.Va., Dr. Ghareeb has since expanded to become the Ghareeb Dental Group, a large family-owned practice with five locations. Dedicated to improving dental health for all West Virginians, Dr. Ghareeb often provides free dental services and was recognized by HealthRight West Virginia as the organization’s Volunteer of the Year in 2014.
Dr. Ghareeb has served as president of the West Virginia Academy of Dentistry, the West Virginia Dental Association, the Kanawha Valley Dental Society, the Kanawha Valley Dental Study Club, the Virginia Street Study Club, the Putnam County Dental Health Council, and the West Virginia Rehabilitation Center Foundation. In addition, he has served on the board of directors of Tri-County YMCA, Rock Branch Community Bank, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, Miss Wheelchair West Virginia, and Union Mission.
Dr. Ghareeb has been active in supporting WVSU through service on the WVSU Foundation Board of Directors (Past Chair), a member of the executive committee for both capital campaigns conducted by the University, and a member of the President’s Circle, Life Member of the National Alumni Association. He was inducted as an honorary member into the National “W” Club Sports Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2017.
In recognition of his generous financial support, the ticket booth at the Walker Convocation Center is named in honor of the Ghareeb Dental Group. He and his family have also established an endowed scholarship, and he has made a leadership gift to the current campaign, State of Tomorrow. He is married to Kay, whom he met at West Virginia State. They have five children and 14 grandchildren.