Dr. Jose R Mellado

Jose R. Mellado, DMD, MS
Dental Implants, esthetic care & regenerative therapy
“I started getting interested in the field of dentistry back in high school because I wore braces and the experience piqued my interest in orthodontics. Then in high school I attended a Career Day lecture by a periodontist and this was a life-changing experience. When I began college, I went directly to pre-dental. When I started doing my rotations, in which I was exposed to a series of dental specialties, I discovered I loved doing periodontal work.
“I found the field extremely interesting. I even read an entire periodontics textbook in one night because it so captured my attention. As fate would have it, I went through my periodontal residency with my future partner, Dr. del Amo.
“Becoming a periodontist was the right decision for me. I love waking up in the morning and being glad to go to work. I enjoy the dental challenges I see every day in the office, and I’m encouraged by the success stories …of my patients.
“I like consulting with referring dentists to improve the form and function of our mutual patient’s smile, and I appreciate the gratification that helping people like yourself brings to my life. I’m committed to periodontics excellence and in doing what’s right for patients. I consider my patients as part of my extended family and will treat you as such when you are under my care.”
Periodontology Certification: Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA, 1993
MS: Oral Biology, Temple University, 1994
Fellow: Pierre Fauchard Academy, American College of Dentistry
DMD: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Campus, 1990
Former Clinical ASSOCIATE Professor: Periodontal Department, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA
Former Teacher: Dental Implants & Periodontology to undergraduate & graduate students, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA
Lecturer/Author: Numerous lectures & published articles on periodontal care in a variety of professional settings & journals
Board: Diplomate of American Board of Periodontology
Former President: South Florida District Association
Member: American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, American Academy of Periodontology, American College of Oral Implantology, American Society of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, Northeastern Society of Periodontists, East Coast Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, South Dade Dental Society, Dade Dental Study Club, Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society, Pennsylvania Dental Society, Ceola-Helo Dental Society, Miami Comprehensive Team Approach – subchapter of Seattle Study Club
Awards: International College of Dentistry Award, 1990; Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, 1990; Best Dentist in America Award, 2004; OKU Honorary Dental Society, Who is Who Professional of the Year, 2007
Licensure: Florida & Pennsylvania
To request an appointment with our South Florida periodontists, call del Amo & Mellado Periodontics in Coral Gables (305) 441-0302, Hialeah (305) 558-2200 or use our online Appointment Request Form.
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