The Team
Melanie Hull, DDS, FAGD, General Dentist & Owner
Dr. Melanie Hull was raised in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from Thunderbird High
School, just a few miles from Phoenix Pediatric Dental. She then completed an
accelerated six-year program at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, earning a
BA in Biology and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees in 1997. Dr. Hull then was trained
in hospital dentistry at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, emphasizing children's
dentistry. She has since attained the prestigious status of Master in the Academy of
General Dentistry, and continues her commitment to continuing education of the
advancements of modern dentistry. Dr. Hull has practiced general dentistry for over 20
years to patients of all ages, and strives to create a positive experience for each
one of them!
Edward K. Furlong, DMD
Dr. Edward Furlong is a native of Geraldine, Montana. In high school he enlisted in
the US Army Reserves. While earning his undergraduate degree at Montana State
University, he pole-vaulted on the MSU track team and completed ROTC. Following
graduation, he commissioned as a US Army Officer. Dr. Furlong served nine years on
active duty in the Infantry, deployed twice to Iraq, and commanded the Reno, Nevada
Recruiting Company. In 2013, he left the Army and transitioned into dental school. He
earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at Midwestern University where Dr. Furlong
discovered that helping people achieve their best health is his true calling. He
places implants and monitors research on the oral-systemic link. When not practicing
dentistry, he enjoys lifting weights, reading, listening to podcasts, and spending
time with his wife and two children.
Our Staff
Joanna
Joanna has 30 years of experience in the dental and orthodontic profession. She
loves building relationships with patients and their families and strives to provide
consistent positive experiences for them. She is married to her best friend and has
two wonderful sons. In her off time, Joanna loves to spend time entertaining and
cooking family and friends, watching sports and volunteering at her church.
Brittany
Brittany has been a dental assistant for over 5 year. She has earned her AAS from
Phoenix College in Dental Assisting. She strives to provide exceptional care to all
her patients. She received her Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certification
from Phoenix College and enjoys continuing her education to better assist the
doctors. She is a member of the dental advisory board at the college to help prepare
future classes for the dental programs and the work force. Brittany enjoys spending
time with her husband and son, volunteering at church and cooking for her friends
and family.
Mannie
Mannie is new to Compass Point Dental yet certainly not new to dentistry! She has
over 40 years of experience in the dental field, which makes her an EXPERT in
delivering an amazing experience to all our patients. You will find that she loves
building long-lasting relationships with patients and their families. She is married
with 4 wonderful adult children. Outside the office, you will find Mannie
volunteering at her church. Mannie is fluent in both English and Spanish.
