Dr Melissa Uriegas

Dr. Melissa Uriegas, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas, is an experienced dentist who has provided patient care in private practice, in various hospital settings, and at North Brownsville Surgery Center. Dr. Uriegas graduated from the University of Texas – Pan American. Following her undergraduate studies, she attended and graduated from The University of Texas School of Dentistry – Houston. Upon earning her doctor of dental surgery degree, she pursued further education and practiced in New Jersey and achieved a certificate in General Practice Residency from Monmouth Medical Center. Dr. Uriegas is proficient and experienced in general dentistry, oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, and cosmetic services. She is insightful in comprehensive dentistry for adults and children. Dr. Uriegas is compassionate towards all of her patients and has the desire and advanced training necessary to treat patients with special needs. Memberships: Board of Trustee for the National Hispanic Dental Association, Alumni of the American Dental Association’s – Institute for Diversity in Leadership, Delegate on the House of Representatives for the Texas Dental Association, Seattle Study Club – of South Texas, Academy of General Dentistry. Awards: Nominated Texas Academy of General Dentistry New Dentist of the Year 2016, RGV District Dental Society 2018 New Dentist of the Year, American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award 2013, Greater Houston Dental Society Community Dentistry Award 2013.