Melissa Turner is the fresh force of change that dentistry has been waiting for.
“Melissa Turner is both a vibe and a force!”
“Melissa Turner thrives at the intersection of tradition and innovation.”
A 20-year veteran dental hygienist and founder, Melissa K. Turner is a sought after fractional executive, consultant, dynamic speaker and top millennial content creator. Behind leading brands in the industry, she partners with companies of all sizes – from pre-seed startups to billion-dollar international brands – on brand strategy and product growth.
Turner’s combined experience as an executive, founder, hygienist and influencer provides unique insight into what both dental professionals and patients want. She is the founder and founding board member of multiple companies and is referred to as a “fresh force of change” – representing a new generation in dentistry with a focus on transforming the future through innovative technology, inclusion and practitioner wellbeing.
A fractional executive for Cellerant Consulting Group and DSO Tech Solutions, Turner leads the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards. She is a founding board member for the American Mobile & Teledentistry Alliance and cofounder of The Denobi Awards and the National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference. Affectionately known by her influencer handle @thetoothgirl, she is creator of the I Heart Dentistry Network, a community focused on supporting under-recognized dental professionals.
Turner’s newest launches include Smile Proud, an advocacy organization built to support current and future LGBTQIA+ dental professionals, as well as I, Woman, a podcast for women founders, executives and entrepreneurs that focuses on what it takes to unleash their inner roar in the boardroom, the bedroom and beyond.
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