Dr. Melanie Fowler, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1861421224
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Dr. Melanie Fowler is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Lafayette achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. She graduated first in her class from LSU School of Dentistry and specializes in a wide range of treatments, including traditional braces, clear aligners, early orthodontic care, and specialized treatment for cleft lip and palate. Dr. Fowler treats every patient like family, creating a warm and supportive environment where she uses the latest technology, including 3D imaging and Invisalign, to provide personalized care. As a mother of two, Clinical Associate Professor at LSU, and active volunteer in the Acadiana community, Dr. Fowler brings both professional expertise and genuine compassion to everything she does. She is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Louisiana State University (undergraduate)
- LSU School of Dentistry Orthodontic Specialty Training (Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
- LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans (DDS, graduated first in class)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 06/30/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Kodak 9000C 3D imaging
- Invisalign clear aligner system
Professional Memberships
- Louisiana Association of Orthodontists (served as 2019 president)
- Professional organizations in orthodontics
Awards & Recognition
- Dean's Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Honors Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Baldridge Scholarship (LSU School of Dentistry)
- OKU Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- C. Edmund Kells Scholarship (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Kraemer Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Excellence in Periodontology Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Excellence in Fixed Prosthodontics Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Excellence in Occlusion Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Excellence in Physiology Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Excellence in Neuroscience Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Chancellor's Award (LSU School of Dentistry)
- Top 20 Under 40 award (Acadiana area)
- Women Who Mean Business award (2020)
Beyond the Office
Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at LSU School of Dentistry
Active in treatment of cleft lip and palate children in Acadiana area
Graduate of Leadership Lafayette XXIV
Past president of Junior League of Lafayette
Mother of two children
Female orthodontist who brings a mother's perspective to patient care
Married to Shane
Values living near family and attending church in Acadiana
Enjoys learning about patients' school activities, jobs, kids, and vacations
Attends continuing education courses at national and regional levels
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