Dr Melissa Newman

I am very proud to be a dentist and own a dental practice that reflects my own care philosophy: one based on respect and compassion towards my patients and their needs. My goal is to restore patients’ self-confidence in their smile by using the most gentle, effective techniques. To me, dentistry is about helping people with their problems and teaching them how to prevent others. My dream is that one day no one will get cavities or gum disease, so everything we do is with that in mind. I enjoy the long-term relationships I’ve made with patients—the longer we know each other the more we both trust each other. I don’t have to tell patients we care; we prove it every time we see them. Education and Experience: I grew up in Burnt Hills, New York, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. As a child, I always knew I wanted to be a dentist. In 1988, I became a registered dental hygienist and enjoyed working in the dental field very much. After a few years, I decided to continue my education and become a dentist. In 2004, I received my BA in biology at Cal State Northridge and started my dental training at Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston. While at Tufts, I served on the ethics, professionalism, and citizenship committee, and was the recipient of the Dr. Pauline Fuller Persons Scholarship. I was also honored to receive the Altshuler Ethics Award... Continual Learning: Continuing education is vital... I am not only an AGD member, but I have completed my AGD Fellowship. Now I am working toward the AGD Mastership... Memberships: American Dental Association, New Hampshire Dental Society, Granite State Study Club, Spear Study Club, CDOCS Mentor, Academy of General Dentistry (fellow), American Association for Women Dentists, American Society of Forensic Odontology, American Academy of Forensic Sciences.