After earning his DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry, his Biology and Chemistry

degree from the University of New Mexico, and his Periodontal degree from

the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Jeffrey Melton

brought his clinical skills and compassionate care to New Mexico. He is a

graduate of Sandia High School and grew up in Algodones, New Mexico.

While at Baylor Dental School he received the Pre-Doctoral Achievement Award

from the International College of Implantology. Subsequently, he was the first

graduate student accepted into a 5 year residency in a double degree of Graduate

Periodontology and Graduate Prosthodontics. He also received a Masters of

Science Degree from the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UT San Antonio.

As the only dentist in New Mexico with a dual degree in Periodontics and

Prosthodontics and the only board-certified periodontist in Santa Fe, New

Mexico, he is in demand for his unique qualities to speak at Continuing Education

meetings throughout the United States. He has presented at such universities

as Boston University and the University of Texas Health Sciences. He lectures

frequently on implants, prosthodontics and other clinical matters at national

dental meetings, dental colleges and study clubs. In addition, he has authored an

academic article on Periodontitis for Spec. Care Dentist Journal.

Dr. Melton is a member in good standing with many prestigious dental

organizations, including the American Dental Association, American College

of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Periodontology, American Board of

Periodontology, New Mexico Dental Association, Santa Fe District Dental Society

and Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry. He is President  of the

Santa Fe District Dental Society, and a diplomate of the American Board of

Periodontology.