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L to R: Dr. James Mellert, Lynette Reis, Dr. Steven Brown
JAMES W. MELLERT, DDS, MAGD Owner
STEVEN B. BROWN, DDS, FAGD Associate
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he dental office of Dr. James Mellert is a modern, state-ofthe-art practice offering South Bay patients a full range of general and cosmetic dental services, from routine checkups to complete smile makeovers. Dr. Mellert is a South Bay native and USC dental graduate who has been in practice for 33 years.
How do you ensure your patients’ comfort while they are at your office?
“We have friendly and warm dental staff members. We try our hardest to stay on time yet work in our patients with urgent needs. We offer TV monitors and audio systems in
each treatment room. We really want our patients to feel they are treated as friends and feel our hospitality. Patients often tell us how comfortable they feel in our office.”
Among the procedures done in your office, which do you enjoy doing the most?
“I really enjoy restoring teeth with beautiful porcelain crowns, but my favorite procedure involves cosmetic gum grafting. The results achieved with the Chao Pinhole technique and VISTA technique give the patient fantastic esthetic results with minimal discomfort and downtime.”
What do your patients like best about your office?
“They appreciate my staff—many of them have been with me for 15+ years. Patients appreciate the deep care we show each of them individually.”
What special role does your treatment coordinator, Lynette Reis, have in your office?
“Lynette has been working in the office for 15
years. She helps patients feel comfortable with all aspects of their experience in our office. Lynette has a wonderful sense of humor and is very compassionate with patients. She thoroughly goes over the treatment plans and helps answer any questions the patient may have regarding treatment and financing. She truly cares about each patient.”
FAST FACT Dr. Mellert comes from a family of dentists, including his grandfather, Roy Mellert, DDS, and father, William Mellert, DDS.
What are Dr. Brown’s special procedures?
“I chose Dr. Steven Brown, also a USC graduate, to join my office 20 years ago. He is exceptionally gifted with conservative cosmetic techniques. Patients are constantly surprised by his esthetic results. He does a fantastic job with cosmetic fillings and bonding, resulting in a beautiful smile. He also uses oral appliances to treat mild to moderate sleep apnea and snoring.”
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