Welcome to Merit Dental
Downtown Evansville, IN!
It is our pleasure to partner with you in your dental care. Whether you are a new patient or already part of our family, Merit Dental Downtown Evansville offers a wide range of general dental services, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry for adults and seniors.
We accept most insurance and offer new patient specials. If you have any questions, please give us a call.
Dental Services
We are trained in the latest advances in dental treatment and are empowered to focus on the best care for you and your family. Our services include:
- Preventive care
- Oral cancer screenings
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Whitening
- Veneers
- Bonding
- Dentures
- Dental Emergencies
- Oral Surgery
- Restorative care
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Children's dentistry
- Dentistry for seniors
- Periodontal Care
- Dental implants
- Tooth extractions
- Root Canal Treatment
Accepted Insurance
Merit Dental accepts a wide range of dental insurance plans*, including plans from:
- Cigna
- Delta Premier
- HRI
*This is not a comprehensive list, and is subject to change. Please contact your insurance provider to verify coverage and acceptance.
New Patient Offers
Please print out one of the offers below and bring it with you on your first visit to redeem.
Print Offers$99
New Adult Patient
exam, cleaning & x-rays
Regularly $238 - $407
$59
New Child Patient
exam, cleaning & x-rays
Regularly $170 - $258
New patients only. Cannot be used with insurance, state or federal programs, or combined with other offers. If gum disease is present, offer limited to exam and x-ray. Child patient offer for ages 12 and under. PPE and infection control fee included in promotional price. Limited time only.

FREE
Oral-B Power Toothbrush
Following exam & x-rays

New patients who make an appointment at Midwest Dental will get a free Oral-B toothbrush at their first visit following exam & x-rays. Cannot be used with federal or state programs or combined with other offers. Limit one offer per person. Product value up to $30. While supplies last.
Print OffersAbout Our Dentists

Mark Standring, DDS
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Evansville - BA in Biology
Indiana University Dental - DDS - Memberships: First District Dental Society
Indiana Dental Association
American Dental Association - Interests: Dr. Standring enjoys boating, SCUBA diving, and working out.
- Personal Statement: "I strive to provide a good experience with as little pain as possible for each of my patients. It is important to me that they leave confident in the dental care they received. "

Basal Hassan, DDS
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: Middle Tennessee State University – BS in Biochemistry and MS in Biotechnology
Indiana University School of Dentistry - DDS
- Advanced Training: Invisalign orthodontics
- Memberships: American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association - Interests: Dr. Hassan enjoys spending his free time playing soccer, traveling, spending time with his family, and volunteering.
- Personal Statement: "My passion is to share my knowledge and skills with all my patients whom I consider part of my family, and they will be treated as such. My goal is to ensure each one of my patients receive the excellent dental care they deserve, and to be focused on prevention and elimination of anxiety and stress. I endeavor for each patient to have a relaxing and enjoyable experience when visiting our office."

About
Our Dentist
Mark Standring, DDS
Mark Standring, DDS
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Evansville - BA in Biology
Indiana University Dental - DDS - Memberships: First District Dental Society
Indiana Dental Association
American Dental Association - Interests: Dr. Standring enjoys boating, SCUBA diving, and working out.
- Personal Statement: "I strive to provide a good experience with as little pain as possible for each of my patients. It is important to me that they leave confident in the dental care they received. "

About
Our Dentist
Basal Hassan, DDS
Basal Hassan, DDS
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: Middle Tennessee State University – BS in Biochemistry and MS in Biotechnology
Indiana University School of Dentistry - DDS
- Advanced Training: Invisalign orthodontics
- Memberships: American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association - Interests: Dr. Hassan enjoys spending his free time playing soccer, traveling, spending time with his family, and volunteering.
- Personal Statement: "My passion is to share my knowledge and skills with all my patients whom I consider part of my family, and they will be treated as such. My goal is to ensure each one of my patients receive the excellent dental care they deserve, and to be focused on prevention and elimination of anxiety and stress. I endeavor for each patient to have a relaxing and enjoyable experience when visiting our office."