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Dr. Melvin Henry Pearson D.D.S., Orthodontist
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Dr. Melvin Henry Pearson D.D.S.

Orthodontist

5/5(16)
3436 Richmond Ave Staten Island NY, 10312
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5/5

About

Dr. Melvin Pearson practices Orthodontics in Staten Island, NY. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Pearson may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Pearson must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.

Education and Training

New York University College of Dentistry D.D.S.

Brooklyn College B.S.

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians & Surgeons- New York NY Certificate of Training in Orthodontics

Provider Details

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Awards

  • Founders Day Award  Staten Island Dental Hygiene Study Group 
  • Past Orthodontic Co-Director  The Dental Orthondontic Volunteers for Israel 

Treatments

  • Invisalign Teen
  • Traditional Metal Braces
  • Simpli5™ Invisible Braces
  • Ceramic Braces
  • Sleep Apnea Devices
  • Invisalign with iTero Scanner
  • Palatal Expanders
  • Acceledent & Propel
  • Sleep Disordered Breathing Treatments
  • Laser Dentistry
  • Orthognathic Surgery Orthodontics

Professional Memberships

  • Professional Member American Dental Association 
  • Professional Member American Association of Orthodontists 
  • Professional Member American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine 
  • Professional Member Richmond County Dental Society 
  • Professional Member Tri-State Orthodontic Study Group 
  • Professional Member Staten Island Chamber of Commerce 
  • Professional Member South Shore Dental Study Group 

Dr. Melvin Henry Pearson D.D.S.'s Practice location

Dr. Melvin Pearson, DDS

3436 Richmond Ave -
Staten Island, NY 10312
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New patients: 718-948-5100
Fax: 718-967-2253

Dr. Melvin Henry Pearson D.D.S.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Pearson


5.0

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Dr. Melvin Henry Pearson D.D.S. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthodontist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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