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.

Her professional memberships include the Oakland County Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association and the American Dental Association. She annually donates her services to the "Give Kids a Smile" event as a representative of the Oakland County Dental Society.

Dr. Melanie used her prior experiences to perfect the delivery of portable, preventative care for students. Her love of children, dentistry and the Michigan community has made her a natural fit to deliver this service.