Let me introduce myself...
I'm Melissa Obrotka
BA, RDH, Master Clinician, Performance Coach, Certified in Neurolinguistic Programming
My clinical focus has always been functional. Not treating symptoms — addressing the biological conditions that drive oral disease and their downstream effects on cardiovascular health, metabolic function, cognitive longevity, and systemic resilience.
This is the key to transforming dental hygienists into effective prevention strategists.
My protocols center on the oral microbiome: establishing the conditions for periodontal and peri-implant health, long-term wellness, and helping patients understand that their mouth impacts everything.
SHE'S GOT GAME
WORKING CHAIRSIDE
27 years at the chair. Still practicing weekly in a specialty periodontal and prosthodontic practice.
MAJOR RECOGNITION
The highest designation issued by the ADHA. Named one of the "Six Dental Hygienists You Want to Know" by Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.
BUILDING SKILLS
Language shapes patient outcomes. I'm an ICF Performance Coach certified in Neurolinguistic Programming.
ELEVATING THE STANDARD
13 years Clinical Adjunct Professor, integrated implant maintenance and Guided Biofilm Therapy (R) into clinical education. SDA Clinical Trainer.
SPREADING THE WORD
Chairside or center stage — my message is the same: the mouth is the missing vital sign. Rated 93% Excellent across 144 verified CE evaluations.
PUTTING IT IN PRINT
Translating emerging science. Published in Dental Economics and RDH Magazine.
DON'T BE SHY
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