Melissa D Porter

Melissa D Porter Graduated from Alabama A&M University in 2010, Dr. Porter continued her training at Meharry Medical College where she earned a Master of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees and completed a General Practice Residency. After residency training, Dr. Porter practiced for more than six years serving underrepresented populations. Currently, she is a senior resident at Meharry’s Pediatric Dentistry program. Dr. Porter is adamant about enhancing preventive dental education to reduce the prevalence of oral diseases among pediatric populations. She enjoys spending quality time with her son, Jayden, dogs, Zero and Skor, volunteering, reading, and caring for her plants.