Contact our practice across from Central Park, in Midtown Manhattan, to schedule an appointment with our periodontist and implant dentist.
Misspellings:
Below, we have listed some of the common misspellings of our periodontist's name to make it easier to find our website when using a search engine.
- Dr. Melnik
- Dr. Meknic
- Dr. Malnick
- Dr. Malnik
- Dr. Malnic
- Dr. Melneck
- Dr. Melnuk
- Dr. Melnuc
- Dr. Malnuk
Midtown Manhattan, Central Park — Meet our Periodontist / Implant Dentist, and Team
At Fifth Avenue Periodontics, we offer full-service periodontal care and implant dentistry, in a caring and professional environment. Our practice, serving patients throughout New York City from our office in Midtown Manhattan, near Central Park, combines the experience of a periodontist and implant dentist, and a team of dental professionals, to bring you the best care possible. Because the fields of periodontics and implant dentistry are always evolving, Dr. Clifford Melnick and his team participate in continuing education classes throughout the year to keep abreast of the latest technology and techniques.
Dr. Clifford S. Melnick
Clifford S. Melnick, D.M.D., P.C. earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology at Emory University, and went on to earn his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Then, in 1985, he received his Certificate in Periodontics from Columbia University. Dr. Melnick completed his dental residency at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he has been on the teaching staff since 1983. Dr. Melnick was promoted to the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Dentistry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in 1993.
As an experienced and skilled implant dentist and periodontist, Dr. Clifford Melnick strives to stay on the cutting edge of dental technology. He attends continuing education courses throughout the year so that he can bring the best that dental care has to offer to his patients.
Dr. Melnick is an active member in the organizations listed below:
- American Dental Association
- Dental Society of the State of New York
- New York County Dental Society
- American Academy of Periodontology
- Northeastern Society of Periodontists
- Academy of Osseointegration
- Strathmore's WHO's WHO
When he is away from the office, Dr. Melnick enjoys traveling, skiing, golfing, and spending time with his daughter, Emily.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Melnick - our experienced periodontist and implant dentist - contact Fifth Avenue Periodontics today.
Samantha Makharadze - Certified Dental Hygienist
Samantha Makharadze graduated from New York University in 1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in dental hygiene. She has had extensive experience over the last seven years in all phases of dental hygiene. She now assists our periodontist and implant dentist at Fifth Avenue Periodontics. She is experienced in the placement of antibiotic chips and subgingival (below the gums) irrigation of medicines to combat periodontal disease. Samantha is very dedicated to her work and is enthusiastic when she sees the fruits of her labor.
"Prevention is the key to long term success for our patients," said Samantha. "Once we have arrested the disease process, it is so important for our patients to have regular three or four month cleanings so that we can spot problems early if they arise. Then, treatment is usually not complicated. I love the interaction with our patients and to see their improvement over time; it is very rewarding."
Samantha and her husband enjoy skiing, tennis and running.
Kimberly Clarke - Office Manager
Kimberly Clarke has worked in the dental field for more than six years. She has experience in all types of insurance and billing, and is very efficient in turning around insurance claims. In fact, we have recently starting submitting claim forms electronically to speed up the response from insurance companies. Kim is a warm, friendly, and courteous individual and is a real "people person." She really enjoys the interaction with our patients and is always willing to help with any issue that might arise.
When not working, Kim enjoys spending time with her family — her husband, and three children.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Team
If you would like to learn more about our team and our practice, contact Fifth Avenue Periodontics today. From our office across the street from Central Park, our periodontist and implant dentist serves patients from throughout Manhattan and other areas of New York City. We welcome you as a patient and appreciate the opportunity to provide you with periodontal care and implant dentistry services.