Dr. Seymour Melnick, D.D.S.
EndodonticsNPI: 1366464430
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About This Provider
Dr. Seymour Melnick is a board-certified endodontist with over 20 years of experience serving patients in West Hartford, Connecticut. A graduate of Temple Dental School and Boston University's prestigious endodontics program, Dr. Melnick has been a leader in his field, serving on the board of directors of the American Association of Endodontics and as president of the Connecticut Endodontic Association. Beyond his dental practice, he has dedicated himself to dental education as a professor at Boston University and founded Central Connecticut Endodontics. Dr. Melnick is deeply involved in his community and his faith, and he's known for his inspiring commitment to staying active and healthy well into his 90s.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Connecticut (UConn)
- Boston University (Graduate training in Endodontics)
- Temple Dental School (DDS, 1959)
- Weaver High School
Board Certifications
- Diplomat American Board of Endodontics
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 07/24/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Hartford Dental Society (member, editor, treasurer, president)
- Connecticut State Dental Association (member, house of delegates)
- Connecticut Endodontic Association (member, president)
- American Association of Endodontics (member, spokesperson, board of directors)
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
Awards & Recognition
- Hartford Dental Society Award of Merit
- Boston University Endo Alumni Special Recognition as a teacher and friend
- Dental IPA Service Award for service to the community and to dental education
- Levin/Melnick Symposium naming (30 years of service to UConn Endodontics Department)
- Boston University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award (42 years of teaching graduate students)
- American Association of Endodontics Part time Education Award
Beyond the Office
Founder of Central Connecticut Endodontics (1968)
Founder and 20-year President of DPAC Insurance Company
Associate Clinical Professor and Professor Emeritus at Boston University
Associate Clinical Professor and Professor Emeritus at UConn School of Dental Medicine
Over 50-year teaching career mentoring thousands of dental students and residents
Connecticut's first trained Endodontist (1962)
US Air Force service (Captain)
Remained a dedicated gym-goer well into his 90s, inspiring fellow members across Greater Hartford
Deeply devoted to Jewish faith and Emanuel Synagogue, leading legendary Passover Seders
Led high holiday morning services and chanted Torah readings
Served as Chairman of the Board of Education and Board of Trustees at Emanuel Synagogue
Married to Judy (Goldman) Melnick for 66 years
Proud patriarch with three children, multiple grandchildren, and a great-grandson
Valued fitness and discipline as cornerstones of his life
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