About Our Sleep Center in Staten Island, NY & Middletown, NJ
Having trouble sleeping? Visit our qualified sleep dentists! Dr. Ronald Rao and Dr. Mel Pearson are here to help patients struggling with interrupted sleep patterns and sleep apnea. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, give us a call to schedule your treatment.
For our Staten Island, New York location, call 718-356-9800.
For our Middletown, New Jersey location, call 732-945-7388.
Dr. Ronald Rao, DDSSince graduating NYU in 1986, Dr. Rao has been providing cosmetic and general dentistry, including veneers, Invisalign and implant restorations, to his patients in a friendly and professional manner…and his patients will often tell him “that’s the best injection I’ve ever had!”
Dr. Rao also has a special interest in Dental Sleep Medicine.
Not only is he certified as a Qualified Provider by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, he also has the prestigious distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, working closely with the medical community providing treatment alternatives for sleep apnea to his patients.
Dr Mel Pearson
Dr. Melvin H. Pearson has over 30 years of experience in orthodontic dentistry, continually enhancing his skills through extensive training. He later expanded into sleep dentistry, leveraging his expertise in bite alignment and jawbone development to address sleep apnea. Using advanced technology and modern techniques, Dr. Pearson provides personalized care for precise results.
Dr. Pearson graduated from Brooklyn College and earned his DDS from New York University College of Dentistry, followed by an orthodontics certificate from Columbia University. He remains committed to high-quality dental care, regularly attending seminars and lectures. Dr. Pearson founded the Richmond County Dental Hygiene Study Group and edits the Orthodontic Cyber Journal.
Read our reviewsWhat Our Patients Are Saying
“Dr Rao is truly one of a kind and a life changer!! His knowledge, work ethic, communication, and care for his patients is out of this world!!”.
“Not only did I received great care, I also received valuable information…My compliments to this office for facilitating an alternative for adults suffering from sleep …”.
“Very professional , very caring , your appointment is always on time”.
“Always awesome, treated professionally, and with a smile as well. My personal experience has been absolutely perfect”.
“Dr Rao is truly one of a kind and a life changer!! His knowledge, work ethic, communication, and care for his patients is out of this world!!”.
“Not only did I received great care, I also received valuable information…My compliments to this office for facilitating an alternative for adults suffering from sleep …”.
“Very professional , very caring , your appointment is always on time”.
“Always awesome, treated professionally, and with a smile as well. My personal experience has been absolutely perfect”.