Margo Y. Melchor, RDH, BSDH

Ms. Melchor is a Registered Dental Hygienist in Houston, Texas.  She is a 1991 graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston-Dental Branch, School of Dental Hygiene. 

Ms. Melchor has been a clinical assistant professor for her alumni since 1997, and also practices part-time in a general dentistry practice. 

While teaching at UT-Houston, Ms. Melchor has had the role of SADHA (Student American Dental Hygiene Association) Advisor, and was asked 4 years ago to be the Dental Hygiene Faculty Advisor for the Hispanic Student Dental Association which is comprised of dental and dental hygiene students.  She felt that this was a wonderful opportunity to give back to the Hispanic community as well as establish a team concept of dentistry to the dental and dental hygiene students.  Ms. Melchor has served as the Faculty Advisor for the UT-Houston HSDA Chapter for six years.

This was a great experience because it opened her eyes that there are many underserved areas in our country, and that some national officials are aware and trying to find solutions to improve the oral health status of minorities.

Throughout her professional career, she has been an active member of her professional organizations and has served on numerous positions at the local and state level, including past president of the Greater Houston Dental Hygienists' Society. 

Ms. Melchor is also a founder the Greater Houston Hispanic Dental Association.  At this time, Ms. Melchor is working towards her Master's in Education with an emphasis in Health Services.