Dr. Joe
Orthodontist, Founder
Dr. Joseph Mellion earned his bachelor’s degree followed by his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Case Western Reserve University. He earned his Master’s degree in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University in 1980, and has practiced in the Fairlawn and Medina areas as an orthodontist since that time. He regularly completes continuing education courses to stay abreast of the latest developments in dentistry and orthodontics, and in 1991 became a board certified orthodontist.
Get to know me
Out of Office
Dr. Joe resides in Akron, Ohio, with his wife, Dianne. They have three grown children and nine grandchildren who they love spending time with. Dr. Joe greatly enjoys hiking, running and exercising, biking, traveling, playing the piano and motorcycle riding around the country and in Europe. Dr. Joe is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Professional Organizations & Awards
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1978
Akron Dental Society
Ohio Dental Association (past president)
Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation at Saint Louis University (Executive Director)
Callahan Commission of the ODA (Chairman)
American Association of Orthodontists
Cleveland Society of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
American College of Dentists
Pierre Fauchard Academy
Medina Dental Society
Stark County Dental Society
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Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation of St. Louis Merit Award
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Ohio Dental Association - Distinguished Dentist Award
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Pierre Fauchard Academy - Distinguished Dentist Award
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St. Louis University Department of Orthodontics - Distinguished Alumni Award
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Fraternity
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Orthodontic Student Award