MEET OUR DOCTOR

Dr. Allison Mele, DDS

Dr. Mele is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and loves watching Husker fall football. (Sorry to the Northwestern fans!) She majored in Biochemistry at the University of Missouri before returning to Omaha where I earned my Doctorate of Dental Science from Creighton University. She had a unique opportunity during dental school to travel to the Dominican Republic for six weeks, providing dental care to the underserved. It made such an impact on her that she hopes to one day return as a ‘mentor doctor’ to support this wonderful cross-cultural program.

After graduating from dental school she moved to Chicago and spent a year with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center completing their General Practice Residency program. The residency was phenomenal. She gained experience with many complex dental procedures including placing implants, performing surgeries, and doing IV sedation dentistry. She was exposed to hospital dentistry by taking calls in the emergency room, treating patients in the operating room and everything in between. She had the opportunity to serve different communities in Chicago with our mobile dental van program and rotating through Stroger County Hospital. With all of these experiences, her favorite was working with special needs patients on a weekly basis. Many times it was a struggle, but it was the most rewarding experience of her residency.

She is a newlywed of one year to her wonderful husband, Mitch. They have enjoyed exploring Chicago together and trying the city’s hidden gems! You can find them jogging along the lakefront on the weekends, going to concerts, or best of all cooking something new at home!