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Cindy Wilson Jun. 10, 2026

Great dental office. Friendly and knowledgeable.

Darniese Glenn Jun. 2, 2026

Everyone was great

Charlotte Fike May. 7, 2026

I have had the very best dental care at Merit Dental and I'm happy to get the dental work I need here in Portage, In at Merit Dental.

Anita Cole Apr. 28, 2026

Excellent, great office and staff

Sue Horn Apr. 3, 2026

Love getting my teeth cleaned here. The hygienist is great.

Deborah Badson Mar. 31, 2026

Very detailed, very polite, no complaints at all!!!

Michael Wheeler Mar. 27, 2026

Great staff and an awesome dentist. 100% Recommended!!

Lakesha Joseph Mar. 26, 2026

The staff was very professional and very informative about care plans. Stephanie and Dr V were nice. Definitely recommend!!

Sandy Heath Mar. 24, 2026

I would recommend everyone to go there. Love the staff always a sweet greeting when you arrive and the dentist was very knowledgeable and took care of me. So if your looking for a great Dentist and I ... Read More

Dana Glackin Feb. 13, 2026

Entire experience was very good. Ever is really friendly and they all listen and explain everything.

Glodia Tufaga Feb. 10, 2026

I love them. Very straight forward and caring. 10 out of 10 recommend

Debbie Charlson Feb. 3, 2026

Squeezed me in, everyone was so sweet. Lots of options, lots of pain. They were fantastic!!!!!

Michael Murphy Feb. 2, 2026

Excellent service

Lois Schnarr Dec. 4, 2025

Although I do not enjoy going to the dentist, my hygienist Tami Always makes me feel comfortable and I enjoy catching up with her. I met the new dentist and I liked her also. All the employees are alw... Read More

John Doe Dec. 3, 2025

Friendly staff

April West Nov. 25, 2025

Great friendly know what they are doing and tell the truth about your teeth in a respectful manner and children friendly

Steven Serrano Nov. 20, 2025

Stephanie was absolutely amazing. Very professional and very thorough with the cleaning

russell CUNDIFF Nov. 18, 2025

Great service office staff amazing, Dionna.

Cassidy Bohlim Nov. 17, 2025

Dr.Vaid is excellent! She did filling for me today and she was so comforting and personable. I wil be recommending her to family members and friends!

Kathy Zack Nov. 11, 2025

Merit dental is great. The Service is great. The staff is kind and friendly.

Regina Bullock Aug. 20, 2025

Excellent, professional, expedient service. Stephanie was very good and GENTLE😎

virgil mitchell Aug. 14, 2025

Great facility. Nice and clean. Staff was warm and friendly. Same with Dr. and assistant or technician. Both were friendly and professional. They made me feel comfortable and at ease. They diagnosed m... Read More

Paul Puchalski May. 29, 2025

Great experience.

Wayne Slayton May. 6, 2025

The staff and the dental technician was friendly and quick, definitely would recommend.

Tana Jackson May. 6, 2025

This is a wonderful dental office! The staff is very friendly and if you are running late, they have a ten minute window. I've been to other dental offices in Portage & I could not believe how bad I... Read More

Pam B. Apr. 15, 2025

They are the nicest people. They do everything to make a Dental experience easy So glad I found them.

David Buckley Mar. 31, 2025

Muhanad is an excellent dentist. I have been with him since he came to Portage. I have had several procedures done including a root canal without a single problem. He is one of the few left that sinc... Read More

Maryetta Mullens Mar. 13, 2025

Very courteous and professional staff

Sandra Galvez Feb. 4, 2025

I had crown loose Saturday night. I call to make an appointment they had a cancelled appointments for today 2/4/25.I took it . My first time there … one word They very professional and Tammy was the... Read More

Daniel king Jan. 22, 2025

Great staff and Comfortable environment. DA/Yasmina and Dr.Muhanad were amazing with my tooth extraction and helped me with any fears I may have had at the time. They were efficient and made sure I wa... Read More

Nancy Bailey Jan. 9, 2025

Tammie Massey is an excellent dental hygienist at Merit Dental. She does thorough work and has kept my teeth healthy for years. Everyone, including Tammie, is friendly and will help put your mind at ... Read More

cynthia rodriguez Jan. 9, 2025

Tammie Masseu did a great Job today. She is always kind and professional. 😊

Sylvia Blackwell Dec. 31, 2024

My experience at Merit Dental was fantastic. The receptionist, Carol, greeted me with a warm smile. Tammie conducted my dental exam and evaluation excellently. She was thorough and explained everythin... Read More

Josephine Pomales Dec. 29, 2024

Tammie M. is the BEST! I have had her for not only me but my autistic son for years. She is amazing. Very friendly and makes the whole experience comfortable. I was sad when she changed shifts but had... Read More

Helmen Foxx Dec. 18, 2024

I was nervous having multiple feelings. However, Dental assistant Di’anna calmed my nerves and told me everything would be fine. Love how friendly everyone is in the office. Nevada

Kisha Daniels Dec. 17, 2024

The Dental Assistant, Di'anna was very helpful. Any questions I may have asked she was more than willing to answer them. She took her time on my teeth and it was a pleasant experience.

Brandon Flowers Dec. 16, 2024

The staff was very nice and welcoming the Dental Assistant Dianna was very patient and thorough !

Dijon Spence Dec. 16, 2024

Tammie Massey was wonderful explained what was happening so I was in the know her and the doctor got me in and out very quickly

M Manzella Dec. 13, 2024

I'm extremely impressed by the warm and friendly staff at Merit Dental. The doctor has amazing dental skills.

Paul Gritton Dec. 5, 2024

The staff here are friendly & helpful. Tammy did my cleaning. Everything went well as expected & Tammy answered the few questions I had during my cleaning.

george alexander Dec. 2, 2024

Great people to work with.

Lulu Nov. 21, 2024

The front staff are very efficient and friendly. Dr. Muhanad Al Khatib is highly skilled and makes you feel comfortable. The dental hygienist Stephanie is highly skilled and very friendly. The facili... Read More

William Reno Jr Nov. 7, 2024

Staff & Dr. Very friendly & professional! Prices good I would & have recommended them to family members!

Patricia Melendez Nov. 1, 2024

Well everyone was very polite and cheerful with smiles made me feel better about my needs in my teeth and health easy to talk to and understand what's going on my teeth I would tell my family to ... Read More

MaryKay Hughes Oct. 3, 2024

Merit Dental is the best place to have your teeth cared for! The dentist is very kind and gentle. I have never experienced any pain during any procedure. The dental assistants are so knowledgeable and... Read More

Abdulhamid Ahmad Aug. 17, 2024

Great Dentist with a lot of experience, positive attitude and smiling all the time with great explanation of all the details and treatment options.

Philip Garzella Aug. 13, 2024

Great people. Very nice work on my teeth. Thanks

Maria Thomas Jul. 24, 2024

Always courteous!

Holly Szmutko Jun. 7, 2024

I needed to have a crown replaced and Merit has become my dental office since my other dentist quit taking my insurance. The ladies in the office, front and back, are very nice, caring, and understand... Read More

Catherine Hatten Jun. 2, 2024

Clean, efficient, friendly, knowledgeable, empathetic and highly skilled staff… I have been a patient at many other Dental facilities and Doctor Al is in the Best! I highly recommend this Dental pra... Read More

Lenora Ramian Apr. 12, 2024

Excellent Dental office! Friendly and professional Dentist and staff. They always are there for you when you need an emergency visit. I highly recommend Merit Dental!

Alex Puckett Apr. 12, 2024

Top notch experience every time. Staff is incredible. See Amber she is the Goat

David Hudson Apr. 11, 2024

The staff is very friendly and accommodating to the needs of the patients. Their office is very clean and inviting. Dr. Al is great. He completely a root canal that was basically painless. He was conc... Read More

Katie Finger Apr. 11, 2024

Their staff is super friendly and helpful. Dr. A is amazing and very thorough. He fixed a chip in two of my front teeth and you can't even tell they were ever chipped. If you are looking for a dentist... Read More

Gary Jan. 9, 2024

Nice staff, excellent service.

Beth Dahlgren Dec. 29, 2023

Everyone at the office is helpful and friendly. The dentist is the best.

Anne Strasdauskas Dec. 21, 2023

Excellent work Meeting all my needs

Miriam Z Dec. 14, 2023

My first visit was good. I get anxious at the dentist and they made my visit very relaxing. I didn’t get any work done just X-ray and a cleaning. I’ll be scheduling work to get done in the next f... Read More

Michael Bartos Dec. 14, 2023

Very friendly and professional

Liz Craig Dec. 13, 2023

Best experience with a Dentist. Pain-free as much as possible. Experienced 2 other portage dentists. Will always come here.

Linda Flener Dec. 9, 2023

The offices were clean, staff was knowledgeable and kind.

angie reens Dec. 1, 2023

Wonderful - by far best experience at a dentist. Staff that is knowledgeable / friendly / kind and truly cares about their patients. Very clean office and little to no wait time.

Diane Titus Nov. 24, 2023

I have been going to Tammie for many years. She is very proficient in her knowledge of dental hygiene. She has an abundance of information on preventative care for my teeth. The procedure is quite qui... Read More

Scarlett Dennis Nov. 23, 2023

New patient to this dentist and I highly recommend. Everyone was very helpful and kind, answering any questions I had and on my team to get my smile to where it belongs !

Joseph LeRose Nov. 7, 2023

Excellent as always. Had a tooth start hurting on a Thursday got scheduled for that upcoming Monday. Needed a root canal and it's usually three visits procedure, but knowing I'm having neck surgery o... Read More

Daniel Bey Oct. 26, 2023

I was just there today. Amber is great, so is the rest of the staff. Very helpful. Great dentist.

Whitney Currin Oct. 6, 2023

Listennn Amber is a GODSEND I hadn’t been to the dentist in 4+ years and I was very nervous to return. Amber did all my scans and she was VERY personable and patient. That really eased my worries.... Read More

Frank Dees Sep. 19, 2023

Best dentist I know! Only place I trust. I repair dental equipment and I have see it all. They do everything by the book to protect you!

Sue Horn Sep. 15, 2023

I love this office. Tammy does amazing work on cleaning teeth. The whole staff is so incredible and very helpful.

Yak Kew Gai Sep. 10, 2023

Marital dental services are beyond doubt, I came to know this place for the first time when I gotta molar removal and cleaning as well. All working staff are easygoing, friendly, and welcoming. Besid... Read More

Melissa Grubbs Aug. 23, 2023

Staff at front desk are always friendly and helpful with appointments or insurance questions. The hygienists are professional and friendly. The dentist is friendly and very knowledgeable. Everyon... Read More

Diana Samuels Jul. 20, 2023

Everyone there were very friendly and professional. I felt they took extra time to ensure my needs were met. Pleasant visit.

Sherry Izynski Jul. 20, 2023

Love my Dental Hygienist Tammie!!!! And the staff, so wonderful and pleasant

Ned Seder Jul. 7, 2023

I drove over 5 hours to have Dr. Mohamad khathib to examine my teeth and to see if I can get implants since I have diabetes. He was so professional and laid out a great treatment plan that suits my bu... Read More

Catherine Llamas Jun. 30, 2023

Everyone is very friendly. Amber took the time to explain the procedures and the options I have for my specific issues. The dentist was very caring and also took the time to explain my options. I wil... Read More

Jarrell Jarrett Jun. 14, 2023

The staff, building, and equipment all updated professionalism at its best, friendly & caring although I forget my nurse or dentist assistant was so informative and sweet. My new spot

Edie Casias Apr. 25, 2023

The procedure was so high tech. Pain free. Everyone were so kind and helpful. Wish I knew about them sooner . If you don't have a Dentist, this is the place to go.

Jim Dailey Mar. 21, 2023

I have a family dentist but was in need of a root canal and Merit Dental is in my network. I suffer from anxiety and at times have panic attacks if I'm in an unfamiliar location surrounded by complete... Read More

Lisa Miller Mar. 12, 2023

I want to thank Dr Al & Tonia for such a great experience! I'm a big scaried cat when it comes to going to the dentist! They put me at ease & were so friendly & professional. It was the best dental ex... Read More

Bibliomaniac Feb. 23, 2023

I am a new patient at Merit Dental and beyond pleased with my experience! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. I have several dental and health issues, and the staff spent over an hour wi... Read More

Cheryl Kukuch Feb. 20, 2023

Overall great place to have dental work done

John Chasko Feb. 15, 2023

Friendly smiles and hellos when you walk in. Friendly smiles and goodbyes when you leave. Very comfortable environment. Just had my first root canal done, and Tonia and Dr. Al eased all of my worries ... Read More

Melinda Welshan Oct. 21, 2022

Friendly, knowledgeable doctor and staff. Would definitely recommend them.

linda moyado Sep. 15, 2022

Dr. Al, the new dentist here, is phenomenal. I am so glad that I stayed with Merit Dental after the previous dentist left. He is a stickler for perfection and his knowledge of dentistry is over the to... Read More

Kim Sep. 9, 2022

I have had a phobia of getting the shots in the mouth from other dentists because it hurt so bad. That experience caused me to not want to go to the dentist for a long time. My experience on Sept. 8 w... Read More

Feraydoon Vakili Aug. 31, 2022

Dr All did a great job on my visit on August 25th and he is highly recommended also special Thanks to his Assistant Miss Tonia for absolutely professional job.

Diane Kalicky Aug. 29, 2022

I have always had a phobia about going to the dentist and have finally overcome that fear especially today. After a little bit of waiting for them to seek a new dentist at Merit Dental it was well wo... Read More

Jennifer Sanchez Jul. 15, 2022

Love, Love, Love this place! From the moment you walk in the staff is so kind and helpful. The assistants and hygienists are so kind and amazing. I have kids ranging from 14-3 years old. And the staff... Read More

Tricia Hill Jun. 22, 2022

The wait time is very quick. The staff is pleasant, professional, and thorough.

Jim Thompson Mar. 29, 2022

I like Merit Dental in Portage, IN. Unfortunately their dentist has left that office. If they don't find another soon, I will need to look for another dentist.

K. R. Feb. 11, 2022

The hygienist there was very nice and considerate! She was conversational and friendly. The dentist was also very nice. They appear to enjoy what they do. They are very knowledgeable on what they do a... Read More

James Ross Feb. 10, 2022

Merit Dental is professional yet very friendly. They will be direct about rules such as wearing a mask while in the facility and not in a chair being the patient. They are friendly and generally inter... Read More

Amanda Phipps Jan. 24, 2022

I am new to this office. I’m very pleased with the service and staff. Our first appointments were cleanings. They are very patient with my 3 yr old with her first experience. They also made it fun f... Read More

Denise DeMers Dec. 22, 2021

Everyone is so nice and friendly. You can tell that they try to make the visit as comfortable as possible. They provide sunglasses so your eyes don't hurt from the light (and you feel less like they a... Read More

Pat Walker Dec. 22, 2021

Everyone was very nice and professional. They took the time to explain my treatment plan.

Melissa Cook Dec. 17, 2021

The staff are wonderful from the front desk to doctor! I called as a new patient, received an appointment within a week. I knew I had a ton of work to be done and was extremely nervous as I’ve only ... Read More

Scott Tuft Dec. 14, 2021

I am a new patient. The whole staff was professional and caring. I would highly recommend them.

Linda Kloess Dec. 14, 2021

All of the staff were welcoming & kind. They gave thorough explanations. I have already recommended this practice to others after just my first visit.

Steveooo5150 Aug. 25, 2021

Fantastic care on my recent visit to Merit. Was able to get in the same day when I called about a tooth that was causing a lot of problem. Ended up getting a root canal, not a fun procedure, they too... Read More

Bill Cravens Jun. 3, 2021

Excellent staff and first-rate facilities!

Melinda Welshan May. 6, 2021

Highly recommend them. Professional,knowledgeable and wonderful staff

William Alter Apr. 27, 2021

Dr Danielle and her staff are very professional and take the time that’s needed give great care. The Dental Assistant Tonia is the very best !

Carol Scott Apr. 23, 2021

My experience with Merit Dental is always excellent. The entire staff is friendly and caring.

Veronica Ruvalcava Feb. 20, 2021

Everyone is very nice here, they take time to explain everything to you and try their best to make the visit as comfortable as possible.

Margaret Budzyn Feb. 1, 2021

I go there for my teeth as my wife found the place and I gotta say they are the nicest and most patient people especially cause I just hate people near my teeth and they have been helping me along the... Read More

Jason York Jan. 31, 2021

All staff are friendly. You do not find that everywhere that's for sure, but Merit Dental in Portage you will. They are friendly, polite, courteous, professional, and helpful with questions, etc. H... Read More

John Hicks Jan. 26, 2021

Everyone at Merit Dental are great. Very respectfully, Very professional and easy to talk to. I would recommend them to anyone that needs dental work done.

Katrina Lewis Jan. 14, 2021

Everyone is very kind at this practice, including the doctor. I used to live down the street, I moved 45 minutes away and I still drive out there for my dental needs.

Delilah Martinez Jan. 14, 2021

The staff is very helpful and the doctor answered all the questions I had.. very professional and clean office. Highly recommend them.

Star Shimer Jan. 13, 2021

The doctor is very nice and the staff is wonderful they were excellent nice office people to nice clean building

Kevin Kilgore Dec. 11, 2020

Always a pleasure to visit Darlynn.

Michael Chapman (Mike) Dec. 11, 2020

I just had another great experience at Merit Dental in portage. Every time I go I have always been treated with a lot of patience and care. They are very professional. Several times I have went and ha... Read More

Luise Trathen Nov. 18, 2020

Tammie was outstanding with all the xrays && cleaning. The cleaning technique was so pain free, i couldnt believe it. Dr identified my priblems which are fixable, she was so personable & kind. they s... Read More

Douglas Armstrong Sep. 30, 2020

Tonia is the best

David Papan Sep. 15, 2020

Excellent service and pain free dental work ❤️ the hygienist and doctor!!

Kirsten Yakel Jun. 24, 2020

Very clean and friendly staff

Paula Cook Jun. 4, 2020

Everyone was awesome and very friendly. I have a horrible phobia of dentists but extremely comfortable at Merit Dental. It was the first time I've ever been calm at a dentist

Erica Null Apr. 21, 2020

I love everyone at Merit! Highly recommend! I am always made as comfortable as possible and they are very patient with my anxieties about dental work!

Mary H Feb. 17, 2020

I have been to this office twice in the last 6 weeks. One visit was for a cleaning with Tammie. She was friendly and did a very good job. I was pleased with her work. When I get my teeth cleaned, I al... Read More

Kimberly Hills Jan. 29, 2020

We had our first visit to Merit Dental after switching offices. Tammy, our hygienist, was awesome. She really took time to explain things and my son said his teeth never felt so clean. So glad we foun... Read More

Sanda Allen Jan. 29, 2020

My daughters and I have been going to Merit Dental for about 2 years now, and we have been very happy with their services. The staff is friendly, hygenists are thorough in their exams and cleaning (th... Read More

LINDA Mason Jan. 24, 2020

Everyone was very friendly and professional.

Tammy Chaplin Jan. 22, 2020

I’ve been a happy patient at Merit Dental in Portage for many years. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. They are experts at working with my insurance company! The office is very clean... Read More

Mike Domsic Jan. 20, 2020

Wouldn't want to have anyone but Tammie Massey clean my teeth. She does a great job and is always so friendly.

George Mullens Jan. 17, 2020

Everyone is always professional and informative. Tammie is very thorough and very good at communicating the process. I would give them a 10 star rating if allowed.

Cheryl Hensley Jan. 7, 2020

Dr. Danielle & her team are wonderful & they truly care for their patients. Tammie is my hygienist & she’s awesome!

Michelle Austin Dec. 26, 2019

As much as I, along with most people, do not look forward to going to the dentist, everyone at Merit makes it as relaxing as possible. I always leave after tons of laughs, regardless of what procedur... Read More

Patrick Hearns Dec. 20, 2019

This is the first time I have written a Google review for anyone but it is deserving. I had nothing but great experiences while going to Merit Dental. The team was great and did a great job keeping me... Read More

Adam Smith Dec. 20, 2019

The folks at Merit Dental are always so kind and professional. Always making sure you are comfortable and understanding of the procedure. They make me SMILE, pun intended. Keep up the good work!!!

Joseph Rodriguez Dec. 19, 2019

I just had another amazing experience getting my teeth cleaned and check up. Tammie vary knowledgeable about my teeth and always does a great job when working on them. Great staff and real friendly

Robert Bielak Dec. 18, 2019

HAVE BEEN GOING TO THIS DENTIST OFFICE FOR MANY YEARS, AND THOUGH THE STAFF HAS CHANGED SOME THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN VERY GOOD AND HELPFUL TO ME. DARLYNN HAS BEEN CLEANING MY TEETH FOR AS LONG AS I CAN... Read More

Andrew Herrera Dec. 12, 2019

Danielle is great at making a visit to the dentist not feel like, "pulling teeth". The staff is very helpful and friendly. Overall a good experience every time knowing I'm in good hands.

Chris Hesselink Dec. 11, 2019

By far the best dental experience I've had in 10+ years. Tonia is a great and makes sure your visit is as comfortable as possible.

Renee Mauck Dec. 11, 2019

Entire staff at the Portage location is very friendly and accommodating. Been going to Darlynn for years and she's great!

Keith Hart Dec. 10, 2019

Quality professional service with a friendly smile. Great experience, start to finish. Thanks to all, a special thank you to Darlynn Farley.

Kristen H Dec. 10, 2019

I finally bit the bullet and stopped putting off going to have some much needed dental work done and I gotta say I love it here! I was nervous at first because it had been so long since my last dental... Read More

Marcie Jordan Dec. 5, 2019

Everyone is very kind and a pleasure to deal with. Darlynn has cleaned my teeth for years. She’s the best!

Maria Vazquez Dec. 4, 2019

Everyone here at Merit Dental is amazing. Especially Tonia! She is very professional, caring and makes me feel at ease every time. I know that when I have Tonia I am in good hands. Thank you Tonia for... Read More

Angie Gish Nov. 27, 2019

Love Dr. Danielle and Tonia! And Carol is super friendly and always tries to accommodate my schedule when I need an appointment. I have not had one complaint since I began coming here.

Aaron Copollo Nov. 19, 2019

Tammie is the best!!!

Eugene Hanas Nov. 12, 2019

Tammie Massey is the best! Long time patient great dentist.

james gaboian Oct. 23, 2019

Not sure how to express the excellent, mindful, respectful and incredible professionalism Dr. Danielle and her staff deliver each and every time! She is the model of what a dentist should be. Never wi... Read More

Isabella Sep. 26, 2019

I have been going to this office for a while now the staff and Dr Danielle are great ! I have never been treated poorly or rushed from the chair . Office is clean and updated and very comfortable. I h... Read More

Denise Patton Aug. 20, 2019

Dr. Danielle is super caring and has the best interest of her patients in mind!

samantha Aug. 14, 2019

Excellent service every time! -Cheryl

Summer Biby Aug. 13, 2019

Dr. Danielle and her team fixed 10 years of dental neglect due to lack of insurance. I needed a crown, 8 fillings and 2 wisdom teeth removed when I walked in. The icing on the cake is that I have TMJ ... Read More

Sandra Dennison Jun. 18, 2019

Great great great! Nice people, updated equipment, clean office.

Megan Wasz Apr. 15, 2019

Over the years I’ve had quite a bit of dental work done from multiple dentists, but I can honestly say that I’ve never had more relaxed, painfree, and...dare I say...enjoyable visits than those I�... Read More

Lisa Will Jun. 30, 2018

My experience was very good, I love the fact that the hygienist explained everything to me along with do’s and dont’s about my teeth and gums, Tammy was very friendly, she wasn’t harsh and I can... Read More

Gail Gilliana Dec. 13, 2017

Courteous, compassionate staff who make this a pleasant experience.

Barbara Guzikowski Jun. 14, 2017

I just had another amazing experience getting my teeth cleaned and a checkup. The staff is very friendly and flexible for all my scheduling needs. I highly recommend this office.

Montigo Hawkins Jun. 5, 2016

Staff is friendly and professional. Equipment and office is modern, clean and technically current.