Meet the Dentists
Palm Beach’s Experienced Cosmetic & Preventive Dentistry
Our team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Part of our commitment to serving our patients involves providing information that helps you to make more informed decisions about your oral health needs. Our staff attends continuing education courses to ensure that our patients benefit from the most recent advancements in procedures, protocols, and technology. Scroll down to meet the dentists of Appearance Implant & Family Dentistry.
Dr. Nahel Yanni D.D.S.
In 1994, Dr. Yanni graduated from the University of Cairo at the age of 20 with his BDS degree. For three years, he practiced dentistry in Egypt. After moving to the United States, he enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he graduated in 2001. He graduated with honors in progressive orthodontics and successfully completed educational requirements to receive his DDS degree. Dr. Yanni remained in California for two years in private practice but moved in December of 2003 after acquiring his own practice in New Jersey. Continuing his education, he graduated from NYU’s Maxi and Implantology course in 2007. Most recently, Dr. Yanni was awarded Associate Fellowship of American Academy of Dentistry in August 2011.
Dr. Yanni is Co-Founder of The Kampala Children’s Center in Kampala, Uganda. At the center, Dr. Yanni treats and provides dental care to the orphaned children of Kampala for two weeks each year. Since beginning his charitable work, Dr. Yanni has treated more than 1,000 child patients. For these children, he provides preventative dental care and oral examinations, including treatment for cavities and other oral conditions. Dr. Yanni’s charity to the Center ensures these children benefit from proper cleanings, fillings, and other preventative oral care procedures. To read more about the Kampala Children’s Center, here.
Salvatore V. Melita, D.D.S.
- Graduate University of Buffalo, School of Dentistry, 1977
- Two years general practice hospital residency in Schenectady, New York
- Private general practice 1980 to 2006 in West Palm Beach, Florida
Joseph A. Gaeta Jr. D.D.S.
Dr Joseph Gaeta Jr is a Board Certified Implant Dentist with over 35 years of experience. Dr Gaeta practices General Dentistry and is IV Conscious Sedation Certified. He is a Diplomate of American Board of Oral Implantology ID/DICOI, a Fellow at Misch Implant Institute, and is an Associate Fellow at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.
