RALEIGH IMPLANT & FAMILY DENTISTRY - Key Persons
Dr. Emily Rodriguez earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, where she played Division I Lacrosse. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery and completed a fellowship in Advanced General Dentistry from UNC Chapel Hill. She was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, a prestigious honor demonstrating high character and excellence in scholarship. She was a member of Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society, which highlighted her scholastic achievement, and Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society for her clinical achievements.
She is a perfectionist in both dental skills and patient care. She will always spend extra time when needed to explain and answer patients' questions thoroughly. Her skilled and gentle touch appeals to patients of all ages. Dr. Rodriguez has volunteered on several mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Ecuador to participate in humanitarian missions providing care to communities without access. She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the North Carolina Dental Society. Dr. Rodriguez grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, and developed an early love for the joys of sailing and being on the water. Dr. Emily Rodriguez Lives in Raleigh with her husband Dave and 2 children Finn and Charlie.
Dr. Simon Melcher is a 2003 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. He completed his undergraduate studies at NC State, and enjoys the privilege of working closely with many of their athletes. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, the Raleigh/ Wake County Dental Society, and the Academy of Sports Dentistry. Dr. Melcher was the 2003 winner of the Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Award of Excellence. In his free time he enjoys backpacking and cycling. He, his wife Betsy, and their three children reside in Apex.
Nora has been a Dental Assistant for over 25 years, and has been with Dr. Melcher and Dr. Rodriguez since 2005. Nora truly loves her career in Dentistry and it shows in the quality of time and care that she gives to all her patients. Nora has been married for 30 years and has 2 adult Children. She also has 1 dog. She is very devoted to her family. When she is not at work she is spending time with her family.