
About Us
The School Dentist Program was created in 2003 by Melanie Sheils-Vergeldt, DDS.
Dr. Melanie is a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental
School. Before earning her doctorate, she worked as a registered dental
hygienist for ten years, and a registered nurse in a hospital cardiac telemetry
unit.
As the original dentist operating the "Mobile Dental Unit" for the Huron, Tuscola and
Sanilac Counties' Health Departments, Dr. Melanie has visited thousands of Michigan school children
as a school dentist. She has also practiced as a family dentist in Birmingham,
Rochester and Almont, Michigan. In addition, Dr. Melanie worked for the Oakland County Health
Department Dental Division.
Professional memberships include the American Dental Association, the
Michigan Dental Association, the Oklahoma Dental Association, and the Oakland County Dental Association. She annually donates
her services to the American Dental Association's "Give Kids a Smile" event.
Dr. Melanie used her prior experiences to perfect the delivery of portable, preventative
care for students. The team of professionals is comprised of licensed dentists and hygienists using the latest technology in portable equipment to deliver the services in the school environment.
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