Great experience! Great staff! They do well with keeping up and scheduling your needed exams and cleaning. Explain thoroughly what’s they are doing and any concerns they may come across.
Get to know the dentists who make Charlotte, NC smiles shine. Friendly, skilled, and passionate about dental care, our team combines experience with a gentle touch.
Dr. Melissa Gustafson is a native Charlottean who graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During a rotation at Carolinas Medical Center, she was able to broaden her experience in treating medically compromised and elderly patients. Dr. Gustafson strives for excellence in patient care by attending numerous continuing education courses each year in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. She is also active in two study clubs, allowing her to keep current with the dynamic advances in the dental industry.
Her primary ambition is to provide exceptional dental treatment for her patients in a caring, gentle atmosphere. She specializes in many aspects of general dentistry and is especially devoted to family and cosmetic dentistry. She wishes for all of her patients to have a personalized visit and for them to feel that they are truly in a safe environment, where they will receive optimal dental care.
Dr. Gustafson appreciates the unique opportunity to work in her hometown, where family, siblings, and childhood friends live. She and her husband enjoy many outdoor activities, including scuba diving, tennis, skiing, traveling, and spending quality time with their two children and their golden retriever. If you would like more information on Dr. Gustafson and Mallard Creek Family Dentistry, please visit our office.
Are you ready to enjoy a healthy, beautiful, and comfortable smile? Our team at Mallard Creek Family Dentistry is here to help you achieve it! We’re fully committed to providing an exceptional patient experience at every stage of life. Enjoy one practice for every member of your household and care that puts you first.Â
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Find out more about Irvine Dental and what to expect from our team by learning direclty from patients like you. Check out their reviews below.
Great experience! Great staff! They do well with keeping up and scheduling your needed exams and cleaning. Explain thoroughly what’s they are doing and any concerns they may come across.
Okima B.
My experience was great. Dr. Rankin and the hygienist were both concerned about my teeth as well as my overall health and I appreciate that. Everything went very well.
Henri R.
Mallard Creek Family Dentistry is great! They cared for my family so well including explaining every step of the process to my 4-year-old in a gentle, kind manner. Great service, friendly staff, and clean office. Very happy with them.
Yasmin L.
Dr. Rankin, Gina and the whole team at Mallard Creek Family Dentistry always have a very friendly and professional experience. I don’t hesitate to recommend this practice to my friends and family!
Bhargavi P.
Fantastic visit from start to finish. The most professional staff I have ever encountered. Every visit I learn something new. Great experience with a smile. Highly recommend.
Tim C.
Misty and Dr. Gustafson were very attentive and very efficient. They made sure I experienced no pain and explained everything they were doing. I appreciated the gentle care.
Doreen M.
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