Melissa Balk-Elliott
Meet Melissa Balk-Elliott, Dentist in Spring
Education & Credentials
DDS
University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine; Buffalo, NY
BS
Biology, William Smith College; Geneva, NY
Residency
Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA
Quote
When you bring your children to our office, you can expect to be greeted with a smile and treated like family. Together, we can keep your family smiling!
Biography
After graduating dental school in 2012 and completing my residency in pediatric dentistry in 2014, my husband and I moved to Texas. We enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, and fishing with our little girl, Alice, and our dog, Ed.
Achievements
Board-certified by ABPD, Chief Resident, Graduated magna cum laude, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
Awards
Dean's Award, Dental Alumni Award
Professional Associations
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association
Volunteer/Service Experience
Buffalo Outreach and Community Assistance Fund, Special Olympics, Give Kids A Smile, Remote Amish Outreach, Local Health Fairs
Favorites
We love Houston, being close to family, and rooting for the Astros! My favorite vacation spot is Alaska. There is so much to do and see! I enjoy cheering for the Buffalo Sabres, Bills, the Houston Texans, and the Astros, of course!
Melissa Balk-Elliott, DDS
"When you bring your children to our office, you can expect to be greeted with a smile and treated like family. Together, we can keep your family smiling!"
Personal
After graduating dental school in 2012 and completing my residency in pediatric dentistry in 2014, my husband and I moved to Texas. We enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, and fishing with our little girl, Alice, and our dog, Ed.
Favorites
We love Houston, being close to family, and rooting for the Astros! My favorite vacation spot is Alaska. There is so much to do and see! I enjoy cheering for the Buffalo Sabres, Bills, the Houston Texans, and the Astros, of course!
Professional Associations
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association
Achievements/Awards
Board-certified by ABPD, Chief Resident, Graduated magna cum laude, Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society
Dean's Award, Dental Alumni Award
Volunteer/Service Experience
Buffalo Outreach and Community Assistance Fund, Special Olympics, Give Kids A Smile, Remote Amish Outreach, Local Health Fairs