Everything about Appalachian Dental Associates is uniquely fun and enjoyable. We understand the dental office can be an anxiety-inducing environment. We strive to make every patient feel comfortable by providing personalized and gentle care. We are detail-oriented yet lighthearted, and want to be your family away from home.

Our friendly staff is dedicated to caring for you and your entire familys oral health and well-being. We take the time to create a personalized treatment for each patient, and we offer a wide range of services. It is our goal to make your visit with us an extremely pleasant one and to send you home with a beautiful and healthy smile.

To be successful in this field, dentistry has to be more than a day job for the professional. Dental carerequires enthusiasm about the career and a passion for all its aspects, which are many. Dr. James Melzer embodies both of these virtues. He views his responsibility to his patients as one based on trust: patients place trust in his decision-making and treatments, and also trust they are his number-one priority.

Dr. Melzers hope is that this office has some degree of influence over those who choose us and put their oral care in his hands. For some, that change may be as small as offering a place to come that is enjoyable; for others, it could be life-changing.

For Dr. Melzer, the ability to provide competent care that creates superior oral health, along with facilitating an enjoyable, stress-free experience, is his goal. He feels blessed to spend every day interacting with the wonderful people of his community, and aims toimprove their lives and possibly even change a few.

Dr. Melzer was inspired by his father to join the dental profession. He watched as his father created and fostered a practice in a small community where he was capable of not only providing dentistry of the utmost quality, but also functioning as a benevolent member of his community and a great friend to the people. Dr. Melzer hopes to accomplish some degree of that.

Dr. Melzer is married to Arrion Melzer, the heart of the family and practice, who has an endless amount of energy. They have two sons: Garrison at Clemson University and Ryne, who attends Macon Middle School. Garrison is a pre-med and an excellent student, while Ryne is quite the horseman, having collected many blue ribbons for soaring over jumps. The family includes essentially a zoo, with dogs Bear and Narvell, cats Finnelly and Dave, and horses Razzy, Alley, and Bogo the Mischievous Escape Pony.

Dr. Melzer and his family enjoy fishing, kayaking, and traveling. He and his sons golf and often attend Florida State football games. If hes not in the office, Dr. Melzer can be found out on the lake or helping Ryne saddle up for equestrian competitions. A military veteran, Dr. Melzer has been honored to serve as a dentist with the local Veterans Stand Down event.

Dr. Melzer and the Appalachian Dental teams goal is to treat patients in the manner they would want to be treated. They believe that dentistry is best provided by a staff and doctors who are genuine, truly care about each patient, and ensure the dentistry performed is state of the art.

I truly feel blessed to have the opportunity to work with and for so many amazing individuals. This profession holds a status of high responsibility and respect. It is my goal to honor this profession by improving myself as both a professional and person. Each day is a new learning experience and I am extremely grateful.

I graduated from Seton Hall University with my Bachelor of Science in biology and minor in chemistry. From there, knowing dentistry was where my heart belonged, I attended the University of New England College of Dental Medicine to obtain my Doctorate of Dental Medicine.

Continuing education is an essential aspect of dental medicine. Participating in courses that further my education allows me to deliver quality, patient-centered care to an array of people. Continuing education opens doors to new treatment options that would otherwise not be possible.

My goal as a dentist is to provide comprehensive oral healthcare that improves the overall health to people in rural communities. I am excited about working with and for patients to develop a customized treatment plan thatbest serves their health needs. I love getting to know patients and making their overall experience in the dental office an enjoyable one.

I am passionate about developing relationships with my family and friends, fitness, and athletics. I am a sports fanatic and avidly watch the Red Sox and Patriots. I enjoy coaching softball and helping develop the athletic skills of todays youth. When Im not in the office, you can find me at the gym, on Lake Keowee, or somewhere in the mountains!

While pursuing her Masters degree, she worked as the Operations Manager for North Carolina Missions of Mercy, organizing free dental clinics throughout the state. She continues to serve on the Missions of Mercy Oversight Committee which allows Dr. Crumley to fulfill her passion of serving others who lack access to dental care.

Her professional affiliations include the American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the Special Care Dentistry Association.