About Our Sleep Center in Staten Island, NY
Since 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.