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Summary
Melvin W. Walters, DDS
Dr. Walters is an experienced orthodontist with over 20 years of practice in the greater Sacramento area. He earned his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Minnesota and served as a dentist in the U.S. Navy aboard an aircraft carrier. He received his orthodontic specialty training from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Walters stays current in orthodontic developments by attending and participating in numerous professional organizations. Since the sale of his practices in the Rocklin and Roseville area, he has worked part-time with Dr. Mark Douglas in Elk Grove. He is returning to full-time practice, having realized how much he missed his practice and the patients he enjoys.
EDUCATION
Certificate in OrthodonticsÂ
University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington 1967
Orthodontic Graduate …StudentÂ
University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington 1965 –1967
General DentistÂ
U.S.S. Hornet CVS-12, 1963 – 1965
Rotating Internship (General Practice Residency)Â
U.S, Naval Hospital, Great Lakes Illinois, 1963
Doctor of Dental SurgeryÂ
University of Minnesota, 1962
Bachelor of ScienceÂ
University of Minnesota, 1960
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF ORTHODONTICS
1967 to 1968: Dr. Warren Contigan, Associated in Los Altos, California
1967 to 1984: Practice in the community of Sunnyvale, California
1984 to 1985: Practice in the community of Tucson, Arizona
1985 to 1994: Worked multiple satellite practices in Arizona and California
1989 to 2004: Practice in the communities of Rocklin and Roseville, California
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
1980 - Member of Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society of Northern California
1978 – Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Fellow of the College of Diplomates American Board of Orthodontics
1962 Honorary Dental Fraternity
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Cleft Palate Association
American Dental Association, ADA
University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California (1968-1986)
Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthodontics
American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate 1978
American Association of Orthodontics, AAO
California Dental Association, CDA
California Association of Orthodontists, CAO
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, PCSO
Northern California, Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society
Peninsula Orthodontic Research Group (Study Group of Twelve Orthodontists), PORG
Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society of Northern California, Angle Society
Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontist, ABO
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity, OKU
Fellow of the College Diplomats of the ABO
Sacramento District Dental Society, SDDS
Flying Dentists Association
Active Dental License: CA #17796
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER
Operacion Esperanza, Cleft Lip / Palate Health Care Team Member Since 2003
For two weeks each year, this foundation serves the needs of children in Ecuador who were born with facial deformities. In 2006, we provided 67 removable intraoral appliances. The majority were designed to obdurate oral-nasal fistula to aid in eating and drinking. These appliances included orthodontic auxiliary wires to reduce the severity of the teeth and skeletal misalignment. Several over-dentures were delivered to adults with repaired bilateral clefts and severe mid-face deficiencies in an effort to improve function and facial esthetics.
INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE
LICENSED COMMERCIAL PILOT
Rated:
Airplane single engine land and sea
Airplane multi-engine land
Instrument airplane
3,500 hours as pilot in command time
Own 1958 Piper Comanche, PA-24/250 and 2004 RV-8 Experimental (EFIS equipped)
Fly about 120 hours / year
Multiple international flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Canada and Alaska
(The time related, three-dimensional challenges of flying are quite similar to those of orthodontics. Flying has enhanced my skills in providing orthodontic care)
PERSONAL HISTORY
Grad
Read More Read less Dr. Walters is an experienced orthodontist with over 20 years of practice in the greater Sacramento area. He earned his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Minnesota and served as a dentist in the U.S. Navy aboard an aircraft carrier. He received his orthodontic specialty training from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Walters stays current in orthodontic developments by attending and participating in numerous professional organizations. Since the sale of his practices in the Rocklin and Roseville area, he has worked part-time with Dr. Mark Douglas in Elk Grove. He is returning to full-time practice, having realized how much he missed his practice and the patients he enjoys.
EDUCATION
Certificate in OrthodonticsÂ
University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington 1967
Orthodontic Graduate …StudentÂ
University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington 1965 –1967
General DentistÂ
U.S.S. Hornet CVS-12, 1963 – 1965
Rotating Internship (General Practice Residency)Â
U.S, Naval Hospital, Great Lakes Illinois, 1963
Doctor of Dental SurgeryÂ
University of Minnesota, 1962
Bachelor of ScienceÂ
University of Minnesota, 1960
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF ORTHODONTICS
1967 to 1968: Dr. Warren Contigan, Associated in Los Altos, California
1967 to 1984: Practice in the community of Sunnyvale, California
1984 to 1985: Practice in the community of Tucson, Arizona
1985 to 1994: Worked multiple satellite practices in Arizona and California
1989 to 2004: Practice in the communities of Rocklin and Roseville, California
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
1980 - Member of Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society of Northern California
1978 – Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Fellow of the College of Diplomates American Board of Orthodontics
1962 Honorary Dental Fraternity
ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Cleft Palate Association
American Dental Association, ADA
University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California (1968-1986)
Adjunct Associate Professor of Orthodontics
American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate 1978
American Association of Orthodontics, AAO
California Dental Association, CDA
California Association of Orthodontists, CAO
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, PCSO
Northern California, Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society
Peninsula Orthodontic Research Group (Study Group of Twelve Orthodontists), PORG
Edward H. Angle Orthodontic Society of Northern California, Angle Society
Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontist, ABO
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity, OKU
Fellow of the College Diplomats of the ABO
Sacramento District Dental Society, SDDS
Flying Dentists Association
Active Dental License: CA #17796
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER
Operacion Esperanza, Cleft Lip / Palate Health Care Team Member Since 2003
For two weeks each year, this foundation serves the needs of children in Ecuador who were born with facial deformities. In 2006, we provided 67 removable intraoral appliances. The majority were designed to obdurate oral-nasal fistula to aid in eating and drinking. These appliances included orthodontic auxiliary wires to reduce the severity of the teeth and skeletal misalignment. Several over-dentures were delivered to adults with repaired bilateral clefts and severe mid-face deficiencies in an effort to improve function and facial esthetics.
INTERESTS AND EXPERIENCE
LICENSED COMMERCIAL PILOT
Rated:
Airplane single engine land and sea
Airplane multi-engine land
Instrument airplane
3,500 hours as pilot in command time
Own 1958 Piper Comanche, PA-24/250 and 2004 RV-8 Experimental (EFIS equipped)
Fly about 120 hours / year
Multiple international flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, Guatemala, Canada and Alaska
(The time related, three-dimensional challenges of flying are quite similar to those of orthodontics. Flying has enhanced my skills in providing orthodontic care)
PERSONAL HISTORY
Grad
Quick Facts
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
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