Dr. Melissa Rozas grew up on Galveston Island, where she received her pre-college education and work experience managing one of her family’s seafood restaurants.   Dr. Rozas graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science, and in 1995 she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. Following dental school, she completed a two-year residency at the University of Texas in Houston and Hermann Hospital where she received her certificate in pediatric dentistry.  This rigorous training in a clinical and hospital setting helped her acquire those skills and knowledge necessary to meet the needs of children.  In addition to her training, Dr. Rozas is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. To reach this Diplomate status, Dr. Rozas had to successfully pass an examination and presentation of board cases to a panel of her peers.

Her fondness for dentistry came at a very young age when she was a frequent patient in her pediatric dentist’s office.  Despite having “baby bottle tooth decay” from Coca Cola, and having 4 primary teeth extracted at the age of 3 years, she still loved going to the dentist.  She even had the wonderful experience of having 3 sets of braces as an adolescent and teen.  She is passionate about educating her families in preventing dental disease and helping her patients achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. 

Dr. Rozas is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dallas County Dental Society and Southwest Society of Pediatric Dentistry.  This year she is serving as chairman of the Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society. Dr. Rozas also had the honor of being appointed as an executive board member to the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry in May 2009.

Dr. Rozas resides in Coppell, with her husband, Tim and their two children, Bryce and Lauren.  When not serving on PTO or at the office, Dr. Rozas enjoys running, skiing and traveling.

Dr. Rozas resides in Coppell, with her husband, Tim and their two children, Bryce and Lauren.  When not at the office, Dr. Rozas volunteers with the PTO at her children’s school and enjoys running, skiing and traveling.  Dr. Rozas is also an avid Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars fan.  She recently won a free throw contest to win a pair of Dirk Nowitzki’s size 16 basketball shoes!

Dallas Maverick’s Star, Dirk Nowitzki’s size 16 shoes—they’re almost as big as Dr. Rozas!

Dr. John Kempton knows kids.  Growing up in a family of twelve children will do that to you!  Born and raised on a farm in rural Arizona, “Dr. John” spent his formative years learning principles of hard work, cooperation, and flexibility that have made him a successful pediatric dentist today.  As his siblings have married and the family now boasts over 50 nieces and nephews, he can rightfully claim that he has TONS of experience with children of all ages.  Dr. Kempton completed his undergraduate degree at Arizona State University where he received his B.A. in Spanish in December 2002. Fluent in Spanish, he then went on to earn his D.D.S. from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa.  He and his family officially became Texans in June of 2007, when they moved to Dallas for his residency training in pediatrics at Baylor College of Dentistry/Children’s Medical Center of Dallas.  Dr. Kempton received his Pediatric Certificate and Master’s Degree in August 2009, and is thrilled to be joining Dr. Rozas’ dental team.

In addition to helping children in the practice, Dr. Kempton is passionate about helping those less fortunate.  He recently returned from a humanitarian aid trip to Honduras where he was able to provide dental work for underprivileged men, women, and children.  Dr. Kempton is currently an active member in the American Dental Academy, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Hispanic Dental Association and the Greater Dallas Pediatric Dental Society. 

Dr. John and his wife, Jessica, are the proud parents of three sons: Nate, Brad, and Adam.  In his spare time, Dr. Kempton loves to wrestle with his boys, wakeboard, snowboard, ride motorcycles, and work on his old Chevy truck.