Cecelia has been in the dental field since she was sixteen years old and has always striven to increase her knowledge of the profession.  She graduated from SUNY Farmingdale in 1999, where she was inducted into the "Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society," and has been listed on the Dean's list.  Upon graduating, Cecelia was presented the Guggenheim Award for Clinical Excellence.

Following her graduation, Cecelia joined Dr. Melinski's staff in 1999, and she has shown a genuine affection for working with children of all ages.  She always strives to alleviate any apprehension that children might have about coming to the dentist.  She believes that, "the little things matter."

Cecelia lives locally and has proven both her loyalty and skill, for the duration of her time working here at Dr. Melinski's office. 

Cecelia is an Elton John fan, and she enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking, camping and flossing.

Sharon has worked for Dr. Melinski since 2005.  She began as a dental assistant and then started to attend Stony Brook University to pursue a career as a dental hygienist.  She graduated from Stony Brook in 2011, having obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Health and Wellness as a minor.

Having completed her undergraduate work at Stony Brook University, Sharon then attended SUNY Farmingdale, from which she graduated in 2014, becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist.  Dr. Melinski then took Sharon on as a dental hygienist, where she continues to faithfully serve as an effective part of the dental team.

Sharon has exhibited the patience, commitment, kindness and skill that are necessary for making dental visits a positive experience for all the patients that she serves.

Sharon lives locally and enjoys reading and yoga.