I have had many friends and acquaintances use Dr. Mel and EVERY one of them has been thrilled with the way their children have been treated. His office is friendly. Their kids arent scared of the treatment and they leave the building having actually enjoyed a trip to the dentist. I have been in his waiting room and seen his staff calm a nervous child and encourage them to take the trip to the exam room only to be shocked when a smiling happy kid emerges 40 minutes later. I usually come out of MY dental appointments looking more stressed. Convenient location and hours and close to the mall for when rewards for good behavior are needed ;)