Dr. Carolyn Melita, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1023069507
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Dr. Carolyn Melita is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Belmont achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. She graduated first in her class from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Melita offers a full range of treatments including Invisalign clear aligners, traditional braces, and early intervention for children's jaw and teeth development, using the latest technology like digital X-rays and temporary anchor devices. As a past president of both the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists and the Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists, she is deeply committed to her field and her community, supporting local education foundations and awarding scholarships through the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. She is now accepting new patients and believes that nothing compares to seeing her patients gain confidence through their new smiles.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- OKU Dental Honor Society
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (Graduated First in Class)
- Specialty Training in Orthodontics, University of Connecticut Health Sciences Center
Board Certifications
- Board-certified Orthodontist
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 05/12/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Digital X-Ray Technology (reduced radiation)
- Temporary Anchor Devices (TADs)
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Latest orthodontic innovations
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) – Council Member
- Northeastern Society of Orthodontists – Board of Directors & Past President
- Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists – Board of Directors & Past President
Awards & Recognition
- OKU Dental Honor Society (inducted for academic excellence)
Beyond the Office
Prominent long-time supporter of the Foundation for Belmont Education
Supporter of the Arlington Education Foundation
Awards annual scholarship through the Arlington Boys and Girls Club
Provides sponsorships for patient community and school activities upon request
Avid runner, biker, and hiker
Dedicated adventure traveler and mountain climber
Has hiked and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Rainier, Via Ferrata in the Dolomites of Northern Italy, and the Tetons in Wyoming
Grew up in Levittown, New York
Lived in Boston's South End neighborhood for twenty years
Moved to Arlington in 2012 with her family
Loves spending time with family and enjoying New England
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