Daniel Melker

Specialist in Periodontics with private practice in Clearwater, Florida. Expert in interdisciplinary perio-restorative treatment and team-based approaches to comprehensive oral rehabilitation. One of the most respected periodontists in the United States for collaborative treatment planning between periodontics and restorative dentistry.

Over 39 years of clinical experience exclusively in periodontics since 1975. Expert in periodontal-restorative relationships, diagnosis as it relates to restorative treatment planning, management of attached gingiva for restorative cases, periodontal plastic surgery including crown lengthening and gingival grafting, treatment of furcation lesions, biological width management, and comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment of complex periodontal-restorative cases. Known for achieving exceptional long-term results with documented cases showing stability after 10, 20, and even 30 years of follow-up.

International lecturer having presented extensively throughout United States at universities and professional meetings on topics including team approach to comprehensive periodontal-restorative treatment, periodontal surgical protocols for restorative cases, management of biological width in crown lengthening procedures, and long-term maintenance of perio-restorative cases. Regular guest speaker at University of Florida Periodontic and Prosthodontic graduate programs teaching perio-restorative relationships. Lecturer at Baylor University, University of Houston, University of Alabama Birmingham, and LSU Graduate Periodontal Program. Author of numerous photo essays demonstrating systematic perio-restorative protocols published in dental journals and educational platforms. Collaborator with renowned restorative dentists including Dr. Bill Strupp on complex interdisciplinary cases combining precision periodontal surgery with aesthetic restorations. Educator emphasizing predictable protocols for achieving stable long-term outcomes through proper periodontal foundation before restorative treatment.

DDS from Emory University School of Dentistry (1973). Certificate in Periodontics from Boston University School of Dentistry (1975).