Dr. Mel Pearson has been serving the orthodontic needs of Staten Island since 1971.
Education:
Bachelor of Science from Brooklyn College ---1963
Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry---1967
Certificate of Training in Orthodontics from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons---1971
Continuing Education Seminars annually attended in excess of needed minimum for license renewal
Professional Associations:
American Dental Association-Richmond County Dental Society
American Association of Orthodontists
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
Tri-State Orthodontic Study Group
South Shore Dental Study Group
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Past President of:
Richmond County Dental Society
Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity-Staten Island Alumni Association
South Shore Dental Study Group
Hospital Affiliations:
Past attending at Staten Island University Hospital Dental Clinic-Orthodontic Section
Past Chairman of the orthodontic section of Richmond Memorial Hospital Dental Clinic
Initiated and Organized the Richmond County Dental Hygienist Study Group
Military Service:
Captain---US Air Force Dental Corps---Honorable Discharge
Services/Products
Types of Treatment Offered
Growth guidance appliances (dentofacial orthopedics)
Orthodontics for adults and children (including Invisalign, ceramic brackets, fixed and removable appliances)
Pre- and post-orthographic (jaw) surgery
Sleep disorder appliances
Diagnostic Records
At your first (or second) visit to see Dr. Pearson, diagnostic records are made to determine the best course of treatment. Complete diagnostic records typically include a medical/dental history, clinical examination, impressions for study models of the teeth, digital photos of the face and teeth, and digital x-rays. This information is used to create a custom treatment plan for each patient. These records are also helpful in tracking the progress of treatment as the teeth move under orthodontic care.
Consultation
After a full diagnosis and treatment has been developed, an appointment will be made to discuss the patient's treatment in detail, including the treatment time and the cost for the patient's treatment.
Regular Appointments
The appointment when you get your appliances (Invisalign aligners, braces, expanders, etc.) usually takes about one hour. You'll then see us at regular intervals of four to eight weeks apart for an adjustment, which takes between five and twenty minutes. Our regular office hours are on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Patients are seen by appointment only and we are usually right on time.