Dr. Zachary Joseph Mellion, DDS

Meet the Orthodontist The family practice of Mellion Orthodontics has been serving the Akron-Canton area for nearly three decades. Drs. Joseph and Nicholas Mellion, brothers and natives of Akron, OH, opened their orthodontic practice in 1980, and were joined in 2006 by Dr. Joe’s oldest son, Dr. Zachary Mellion. Drs. Joe, Nick, and Zach provide orthodontic treatment for both children and adults, including individuals that require special needs, cleft palate treatment, TMJ therapy, and multidisciplinary care. Drs. Joe, Nick, and Zach are active members of the community, belong to many professional organizations, and serve on the Craniofacial Team at Akron Children’s Hospital. Dr. Joseph T. Mellion Dr. Joe earned his D.D.S. degree at Case Western Reserve University in 1978 and his Master's degree in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University in 1980. Dr. Joe is a past president of the Ohio Dental Association and has held numerous positions in both national and local professional organizations. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation at Saint Louis University and is an Emeritus council member of the Akron Dental Society. In 1999, Dr. Joe was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Merit award for service to the Department of Orthodontics at Saint Louis University. Dr. Joe resides in Akron, Ohio with his wife, Dianne, and they have three children, Zachary, Sarah, and Alex. Dr. Joe runs nearly every morning and also enjoys traveling, hiking, and playing the piano. Dr. Nicholas P. Mellion Dr. Nick received his D.D.S. degree at the Ohio State University in 1978 and his M.S.D. degree in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University in 1980. Dr. Nick is a past president of the Saint Louis University Orthodontic Education and Research Foundation and along with Drs. Joe and Zach, belongs to the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Cleveland Society of Orthodontists, and the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Nick lives in Canton, Ohio with his wife, Jeanette, and they have two children, Nathan and Theresa. Dr. Nick is an avid golfer and also spends his time playing tennis, fishing, and picture framing. Dr. Zachary J. Mellion Dr. Zach earned his D.M.D. degree at Case Western Reserve University in 2004 and his Master's degree in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University in 2006. Dr. Zach received the 2007 Thomas M. Graber Award, which recognizes one of the top research studies in orthodontics. He currently serves as Chairman for the Subcouncil on the New Dentist at the Ohio Dental Association and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Zach and his wife, Dr. Keira, a veterinarian in Cleveland, Ohio, live in Akron with their son, Benedikt. The family also has two Golden Retrievers, Kramer and Kozmo. Dr. Zach stays active by regularly cycling and hiking, and he also enjoys playing the piano. Dr. Nathan D. Mellion Dr. Nate earned his D.D.S. degree at the Ohio State University in 2008 after receiving his B.A. in Economics from Denison University in 2004. In 2010, he earned his M.S.D. degree in Orthodontics at Saint Louis University. He is a member of the Stark County Dental Society and an associate member of the Akron Dental Society and Medina County Dental Society. Dr. Nate and his wife, Tana, a nurse anesthetist at Akron Children's Hospital and Akron General Medical Center, live in Green with their two cats, Kisa and Khloe. Dr. Nate enjoys flyfishing and golf, and stays active by biking and working out.