Tel
Aviv dentist, Dr. Virginia Melmed, is UCLA trained and best known for
her exceptional work in cosmetic dentistry and her gentle, pain-free
care. She has an impeccable eye for aesthetics and is passionate about
creating beautiful smiles that are a source of confidence for her
patients.
Originally
from Alabama, Dr. Virginia Melmed maintains dental practitioner
licenses in California and Israel. She is a member of the American
Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Israel Dental Association, the Anglo
Dental Study Club in Jerusalem and a historical member of the Academy of
General Dentistry.
Dr. Virginia Melmed received her D.D.S. degree in 2004 from University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry, where she was awarded the Dean's
Scholarship for her academic and leadership excellence, and graduated
cum laude from Vanderbilt University in mathematics and chemistry.
Born
with congenitally missing lateral incisors, Dr. Melmed has experienced
first-hand the positive impact that dentistry can have on one's quality
of life and became passionate about dental esthetics at a young age.
"Professionally,
I am most proud of having the experience and clinical understanding to
positively impact someone's life.," says Dr. Virginia Melmed. "I love
when my patients leave my office smiling more than when they came in.
Dr. Virginia Melmed treats patients at the Prof Ervin Weiss Dental Center, equipped with the most advanced, up-to-date technology in dentistry, allowing her to offer the best treatments in the most comfortable setting and achieve high success.
Some of the technology that Dr. Virginia Melmed utilizes in the office includes intraoral and extraoral cameras, digital radiographs, the Wand injector, and a Cerec machine for same-day crowns. For large cosmetic cases, her skilled dental technician is present at the appointment to ensure perfect esthetics are achieved.
Dr. Virginia Melmed wants the best results for her patients and understands that one dentist cannot be an expert at everything. Specialists from the areas of prosthodontics, periodontics, pedodontics and oral surgery make up the staff at the dental clinic and are available to Dr. Melmed to ensure each patient receives the best treatment possible.