Dr. Melissa Alter was born and raised in Riverdale NY. Melissa attended Stern College in New York City. She then attended UMDNJ – New Jersey Dental School (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine) and graduated in 2013. Looking to expand her skills and education, Melissa spent an additional year doing a hospital based General Practice Residency at Hackensack University Medical Center where she learned advanced techniques in General Dentistry including treatment of pediatric patients. She is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Alter and her husband Chaim live in Teaneck NJ with their two children.