Melani Fulton, DDS | Owner of Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry
Dr. Melani Fulton was raised in West Des Moines, IA, and graduated from Valley High School. Dr. Fulton received her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa and her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
She has spent the last few years providing family dentistry in Norwalk, Iowa, and completed advanced training in orthodontics. After practicing in Norwalk, Dr. Fulton took the leap into practice ownership and purchased the practice of Dr. Dan Todd in West Des Moines. She is excited to continue Dr. Todd’s legacy and serve patients in West Des Moines providing gentle treatment with modern techniques and high-quality dentistry.
She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Iowa Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Orthodontic Society.
Dr. Fulton and her husband Aaron have two children to keep them busy, Adeline (4) and Claire (2). In addition to family time, Dr. Fulton enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching basketball games.
Dr. Fulton treats all patients like family, giving them the best options and explaining all treatment needs. She enjoys all facets of dentistry and helping her patients create and maintain their beautiful smiles.