Dr. Steven Melonakos (pronounced mel-oh-NAH-kos) is from Newton, NC where he attended Fred T. Foard High School. After high school, he graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors degree in Biology and then went on to receive his dental training and DDS degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
While at UNC, Dr. Melonakos met and married his wife, Janet, who was in graduate schoolat Duke. Dont worry, they somehow have a happy marriage! Dr. Melonakos and Janet have a very busy 7-year-old daughter, another 5-year-old daughter who is always ready with a smile, a 3-year-old son who loves being his dads shadow, and a new daughter whos not even 1 yet. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dr. Melonakos has been involved in numerous service and outreach efforts (mainly through working with the youth).
Dr. Melonakos is a member of the ADA (American Dental Association), the AGD (Academy of General Dentistry), the NCDS (North Carolina Dental Society), and is currently the president of the ICDS (Iredell County Dental Society). Dr. Melonakos has also been involved with the NC Missions of Mercy clinics in Charlotte and other locations around the state. He is passionate about dentistry and is committed to providing compassionate and competent care. He has a special interest in prosthodontics and in surgical procedures.
When not at the office Dr. Melonakos loves to be active and outdoors (and on beautiful Lake Norman!). Having caught the competitive bug playing soccer and tennis in high school, Dr. Melonakos will try and play just about any sport. He has run several half-marathons and completed his first triathlon a few summers ago. He also loves art and photography.
Brandi, our office manager, is a lifelong Mooresville resident. She attended Lake Norman High School where she met her husband Aaron. After high school, Brandi attended Lake Norman Dental Assisting School and found a love for dentistry. Having been in dentistry since 2004, Brandi has more than 15 years of dental experience! From dental assisting to insurance coordinating to office managerial expertise, she brings a lot of knowledge and know-how to our team. Brandi loves to educate our patients and explain the options they have.
Sloane has been in the dental field since 2010. She loves helping people with their needs and is excellent with helping patients learn about and utilize their dental benefits. If you have an insurance question, Sloane is your woman!
Amy, one of our hygienists, is a lifelong North Carolina resident.She grew up in the Greensboro area and moved to Mooresville in 1998 when her husband Dan was transferred to Charlotte with US Airways. Dan and Amy have two daughters and three sons. Even though their oldest three children now live out of state, they all still consider Mooresville home!
Amy has been a dental hygienist since 2002 and joined the Plantation Dental team in November 2012. Amy has a special talent for making dental visits comfortable and relaxing and considers helping patients with dental anxiety her specialty. Its hard to miss her passion and zeal for outstanding dentistry and oral health education!
Sara, another hygienist, graduated from Forsyth Tech with her dental hygiene degree in 2017 and has been working with us ever since. She currently lives in China Grove and is also an outdoors woman. Sara loves spending time with family, doing anything from relaxing around a bonfire, to hayrides, skeet-shooting, going to concerts (country!), or just tearing up the countryside in her JEEP! olllllo
Sara is dedicated to helping her patients smiles become and remain healthy and beautiful. She takes pride in guiding patients who might struggle with their dental health return for their next visit with great improvements in their oral hygieneand she loves seeing the confidence that brings to their lives!
Heather is a small-town, midwestern girl, born and raised in Nebraska (Go Huskers!). She moved to Mooresville in 2005 after college, and has been a dental assistant since 2005 (dental assistant II, CDA), giving her almost 15 years experience in chair-side assisting! Shes excellent at making patients feel welcome and comfortable while getting dental treatmentit makes her day to help improve smiles!
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 131 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestCooper Woodard
a year ago
This place is the best. I am surprised everyone doesn't go here. It is clean, the staff are great, and Dr. Melonakos is not only a really nice person, but an excellent dentist. I feel very lucky to have found this terrific spot.
Mike Seifert
a year ago
Very professional and friendly staff
Kay Denton
a year ago
Very friendly and efficient!
Zoila Salehroa
a year ago
Like always, they are the best. Caring staff and dentist.
Anthony Grafals
a year ago
Courteous and professional as always. Thanks!
Kyle Houk
a year ago
Lived all over the state and Plantation by far has been my favorite dental team. All the staff are friendly, work is thorough, office is clean, and I've never felt as though they were seeking to add services or perform unnecessary work for the sake of making money as I've experienced in the past. A+
Diana Street
a year ago
Warm welcome! Dental hygienist very professional. Dentist knowledgeable and kind.
Laura Buhler
a year ago
The dental hygienist was the best I have ever had!! She was able to get some stains off my teeth that I thought could never be done!! Dr. Melonakos was so kind and knowledgeable!! He went through all of my options with me for treatment. All of the staff was very kind and helpful!! I would definitely recommend Plantation dental!!
John Gammon
a year ago
Staff and Dr. are fantastic folks. Cleanings and dental work are performed with professionalism and care.
Connie Hughes
a year ago
The staff are so friendly, the office and equipment is this highest technology and Dr Melonakos is so talented. So glad I've been a patient here since they opened and recommend anyone looking for a dentist to use this practice
rick ensslen
a year ago
Always a positive experience. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating and professional.
Lynne Torchia
2 years ago
I am very pleased with my front tooth that Dr. Melonakis fixed. He took alot of time to make sure it looked perfect! And the staff is great!
Evan McNeil
2 years ago
Dr. Melonakos and his staff do an exceptional job. Always very professional, friendly, giving you all the information you need, and extremely easy to work with. I have been coming here for over 5 years and it has been the same great level of service all throughout. If you are reading reviews looking for a dentist, pay them a visit and you'll be glad you did (hence all of the very positive reviews). Keep up the great work!
NinjaBaoMan (Bao bao fam)
2 years ago
So I will not let any other dentist touch my face he one of the best around I have in my life time if need tooth pulled or anything of the matter he is your dentist
Brandi Miller
2 years ago
Absolutely wonderful experience and team! Thrilled to have found a great new practice in the Mooresville, NC area!
Allen McGinty
2 years ago
I recently had a dental issue and received excellent care here. The staff and dentist were Awsome!! I would highly recommend Plantation Dental.
Keith Summers
2 years ago
I've been going here for a few years now and I must say that this is by far the best dental office I have ever been to, and the staff treats you like you are family . My teeth look and feel better than ever so me and my family highly recommend Dr. Melonakos and his team for a superb dental experience!
Hannah Swaringen
2 years ago
Needed a rotten wisdom tooth taken out because the pain had become too unbearable! I called at 8:10am, was offered a slot at 9:30am and had my tooth out and everything finished by 10:15! That alone is remarkable. Pricing for an emergency extraction was affordable/the typical market rate of about $275-$400 and the staff was very homey. They were clear about the care that would be needed after the appointment, let me see my X-rays, and they let me keep my tooth!
Trina Tarleton
2 years ago
I was a new patient to this practice and was impressed by the work done and how friendly the staff is. Totally recommend and happy to have found Plantation Dental.
Rebecca Schultz-Burger
2 years ago
Did I just have the best day of my life at the dentist? Believe it or not, YES! I had put off going for years because I was so worried and anxious about needing several things such as a crown and fillings and SURPRISE it was all for nothing because Dr. Melonakos and his staff totally set my mind at ease and told me I didn't even require half of those procedures! I had been living under a dark cloud of fear thanks to previous crummy dentists and was just soured to the entire ordeal. But after my visit today, I have a completely new outlook and I am totally grateful. People rarely remember what you "say" but they remember how they made you "feel" and I am a totally different person after my visit at Plantation Dental. I cannot say enough kind words for how great he and the staff were from start to finish. Easiest appointment ever AND my teeth look like a million dollars! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Run don't walk to this place, trust me, if you have any hesitation about dentists from past experiences, this place will turn you around and make you feel 100% again about the whole situation! Grateful!
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