Melanie Mayberry

Melanie Mayberry serves as Clinical Professor and Division Director of Practice Essentials and Interprofessional Education at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where she has held faculty positions since 2006. Her office is located in the Corktown Campus School of Dentistry Building (Room DC 407) with direct contact at 313-494-6785.

Education

• D.D.S., Meharry Medical College
• Certificate in Hospital Dentistry Section (General Practice Residency), University of Michigan Medical Center
• M.S. in Health Care Management, Harvard University

Her research focuses on maternal and prenatal dental care integration within broader healthcare systems, emphasizing interprofessional collaboration and integrated health models. She actively bridges clinical dentistry with systemic healthcare approaches through her leadership roles and private practice engagement.

Scientific Recognition

• Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry

Professor Mayberry demonstrates significant leadership commitment through participation in the American Dental Association Institute for Diversity in Leadership Program (2007) and American Dental Education Association Leadership Institute (2013). She maintains active clinical engagement through a part-time private practice while advancing dental education frameworks. Her work centers on creating collaborative healthcare pathways that position dentistry within comprehensive patient care ecosystems.