GENERAL DENTISTRY

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION

Friendly, caring staff
Headphones & music for your comfort
Natural-looking bridges & implants
Cosmetic dentistry
Second opinions given
Emergencies welcome
Comfortable root canal therapy
Quality, personalized care
Treatment of bleeding gums, non-surgical and surgical options available
Quality, individualized care

Dr. Mellert’s business hours are from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday.

BILLING INFORMATION

Please call the office for details – (310) 543-1234

HOSPITAL AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

· American Dental Association

· California State Dental Association

· Western Los Angeles County Dental Society

· University of Southern California, DDS

· Fellow, Pierre Fauchard Academy

· Diplomat, American Society of Osseointegration

· INDOC – Independent Doctors Traditional Practice Association of the South Bay

DENTAL EDUCATION

1978 Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Magna Cum Laude with Distinction Point Loma College, San Diego, CA

1982 School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery –

University of Southern California

1989 Certification in Dental Implantology – Scripps Implant Dental Research Center, La Jolla, CA

1989 Certification in Oral Implantology – Scripps Implant Dental Research Center, La Jolla, CA

1982-1987 Western Society of Periodontology Study Course, Periodontal Surgery

1982-1986 Odontic Seminar, Prosthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry

1982-1983 Externship in Physical Diagnosis and Examination – Los Angeles County Hospital/U.S.C. Medical School

1985 Core-Vent Implant Surgery Course, IMZ Implant System, Stryker Dental Implant System

1980-Present Annual Scientific Sessions, California Dental Association

1990-1992 Advanced Dental Implant Study Course – Loma Linda University

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DENTAL COMMUNITY

1985-1996 Board of Directors – Western Los Angeles Dental Society

1982-1987 Elementary School Exams

1982-1986 Part-Time Faculty, USC School of Dentistry

PERSONAL INTERESTS