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

Family:

Wife---Paula
Two stepchildren---Gina (Registered Nurse) and Michael (Future D.O.)