Meet Melanie

Melanie Boyd, BS, RDH, is the founder of New Wave Perio and a devoted Registered Dental Hygienist with over 13 years of experience. Her background spans general dentistry, pediatrics, and periodontal specialty care, where she developed her expertise in advanced technologies such as the periodontal endoscope and hygiene lasers.

She currently serves as Vice President of the Greater Fort Worth Dental Hygienists’ Association and as a board member of the Texas Dental Hygiene Alliance. Alongside her clinical work, Melanie educates and mentors other hygienists, sharing her knowledge of periodontal endoscopy and business development.

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The “Why” 

Melanie’s passion for periodontal care began while working in a periodontal specialty office, where she was trained on the dental endoscope. Experiencing firsthand how powerful this technology was in improving treatment outcomes, she felt called to share it beyond specialty offices.

Her goal is to make this advanced, minimally invasive treatment option available to more patients and practices—helping stabilize periodontal disease, reduce the need for invasive surgery, and keep care cost-effective.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

I had the opportunity to be taught by Melanie on the PerioView endoscope, and it was a fantastic experience. She is incredibly patient, efficient, and knowledgeable. She explained everything clearly and made sure I felt confident using the equipment. I highly recommend training with her!

Alex G.
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Had a great experience learning how to use the endoscope. Melanie was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and clear in her explanations. She made the whole process easy to understand and boosted my confidence. I really appreciate her supportive and professional approach!

Diana F.
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Melanie is so thorough and offers patients such a comprehensive and comfortable experience! It feels good knowing your hygienist treats you as a whole person, explaining health links and explaining the procedure. Her system sets patients up for success! Thank you Mel!!


Stephanie B.
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Why Book With Melanie

Melanie believes that every patient deserves access to effective, comfortable, and affordable periodontal treatment. By bringing the dental endoscope directly into general dental offices, she helps practices provide surgical-level precision in a non-surgical setting—giving patients the best chance to save their teeth and improve their overall health.