Family Medical Centers

Dr. Vinod Miriyala, DDS, is a distinguished dental professional with a focus on pediatric dentistry, often referred to by his patients as "Dr. Vinny." He earned his dentistry degree (BDS) from Amravati University, India, in 1997, and furthered his education with a Master's of Public Health from The Ohio State University. He completed a Dental Public Health residency at the University of Pittsburgh in 2000 and received his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University in 2003. Dr. Miriyala also completed a fellowship program in Community and Hospital Pediatric Dentistry at Children's Hospital of Columbus, Ohio. Since 2003, Dr. Miriyala has exclusively practiced and taught Pediatric Dentistry. His extensive experience includes roles such as Chief Dental Officer at OFFOR Health, where he spearheaded initiatives to provide high-quality dental care to underserved populations, notably through their SmileMD service offering in-office sedation for pediatric patients. He is also an adjunct faculty member at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and Marshall University (West Virginia), and lectures for various residency programs. Dr. Miriyala is actively involved in community oral health programs, such as "Give Kids A Smile," and holds leadership positions in several professional organizations, including the Leadership Steering committee for the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC) and the West Virginia DHHR Oral Health Advisory Board. He is currently the Public Policy Advocate (PPA) of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for West Virginia. His passion lies in providing comprehensive oral healthcare to children, including those with special needs, from infancy through their teenage years, emphasizing parental and caregiver partnership for long-term oral health. While Dr. Miriyala has affiliations with various practices, the address provided, 1408 Campbell Dr, Ironton, OH 45638, is associated with the FMC Ironton Campus, which is part of Family Medical Centers. This campus operates as a comprehensive healthcare facility, offering a range of services beyond dentistry, including family practice, pediatrics, and behavioral health. The FMC Ironton Campus is committed to a Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) model, ensuring team-based, comprehensive, and continuous medical care to achieve maximized health outcomes for patients in the community. Their dental services cater to various needs and aim to provide accessible care, accepting most major insurance plans and Medicaid, and often assisting individuals aged 65 or older with disabilities or compromising medical conditions and low income.