Having graduated from Tufts University with a degree in mechanical engineering, I proceeded to work as a mechanical engineer for three years. After reassessing my personal goals, I made what I feel is now one of the most significant decisions of my life. I left the field of engineering to pursue a career in orthodontics. I now have what I consider to be the best job in the world! Everyday I have the opportunity to work with a wonderful staff, who along with myself, have been dedicated to providing outstanding orthodontic treatment for over twenty years. We form close relationships with our patients and their families and we create changes in teeth and facial aesthetics that can have long term benefits from the standpoint of dental health and personal self esteem.

We strive to be current with all the latest techniques and treatment modalities, including Invisalign, through continuing education. Twenty years ago, Dr. Charles Ruff of Maine and I formed the New England Orthodontic Study Club where a select group of twenty orthodontists from all over New England meet three times a year to present cases, discuss current trends, and to share the wisdom of renowned orthodontists from all over the world who are brought in specifically to lecture to the study group. Orthodontic giants who have lectured to the group include Dr. Bjorn Zachrisson from Norway, Dr. Giavanna Maino from Italy, and Dr. Vincent Kokich from Seattle.
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Education

EDUCATION

Undergraduate - Tufts University. B.S. Mechanical Engineer - Cum Laude
Dental School - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine - Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
Orthodontic Degree - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Military - 3 Years in the United States Air Force as an orthodontist at Ramstein AFB in Germany

Dr. Melling is a member of:

  • The American Association of Orthodontists
  • The Northeast Society of Orthodontists
  • The American Dental Association
  • The Massachusetts Dental Society
  • New England Orthodontic Study Club

    • Dr. Melling enjoys photography, travel, architecture, interior design and all sports.