Leah Androski
reporter2@greenepublishing.com
Madison resident Melissa Gamalero is a dental hygienist at Madison Dental Associates. She has worked at many different locations varying from Madison to Pensacola.
While in high school, Gamalero took a personality test that matched people up with the potential careers based on their personality. She matched with dental hygiene and education and decided she would love to do both while working as a dental hygienist.
Gamalero then attended North Florida Community College for her prerequisites and A.A. Degree. She then transferred to Tallahassee Community College and obtained her A.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene. In 2010, she went back to school and obtained her Bachelor's of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from St. Petersburg College.
She has worked in many different locations over the years, her favorite office so far being Madison Dental Associates. Gamalero has experience in cosmetic dentistry with training from the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry.
When asked why she loved this job, Gamalero said she loved the flexibility. She also stated, “My passion for healthy smiles is what continues to excite me about my career. It's the first thing I notice about people. A smile has the ability to light up a room and fill it with joy. To add a little sunshine to our days. Some say eyes are the window to the soul. I believe smiles are.”