Dr. Melanie Richards, DMD

Pediatric Dentistry

NPI: 1699965418

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Patient Rating

4.8/ 5.0(607 reviews)

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About This Provider

Dr. Melanie Richards is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Easley, SC, with nearly 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth and smiles. She completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Maryland and also has advanced training in orthodontics, so she can help with both routine dental care and teeth straightening. Dr. Richards is passionate about her community, supporting local schools and the Wounded Warrior Project. She is currently accepting new patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and other professional organizations that keep her at the forefront of quality children's dental care.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland at Baltimore College of Dental Surgery (completed 1994)
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC
  • Straightwire Orthodontics, International Association for Orthodontics tier advancement program
  • DMD, MUSC's College of Dental Medicine, Charleston

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 07/27/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric DentistryOrthodontics

Professional Memberships

  • American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Dental Association
  • South Carolina Society of Pediatric Dentistry
  • American Academy of Sports Dentistry
  • International Association of Orthodontics

Awards & Recognition

  • National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year Circle, 2015-2016

Beyond the Office

Wounded Warrior Project contributor

Actively involved in local school and community initiatives

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