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:
- Oral cancer screenings
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Whitening
- Veneers
- Bonding
- Dentures
- Oral Surgery
- Restorative care
- Fillings
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Dentistry for seniors
- Periodontal Care
- Dental implants
- Tooth extractions
- Sleep Apnea
- 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$89
New Adult Patient
exam, cleaning & x-rays
Regularly $236 - $363
$49
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. Limited time only.

FREE
Electric Toothbrush
Following exam & x-rays

New patients who make an appointment at Midwest Dental will get a free electric 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

Elizabeth Kandel, DMD
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Evansville - BS in Biology/ Psychology
University of Louisville - DMD - Memberships: American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
First District Dental Society
American Academy of Facial Esthetics - Interests: Dr. Kandel enjoys spending time with her four children. They like to go on nature hikes, do crafts and play games. She also enjoys reading and cooking.
- Personal Statement: "My goal is to treat every patient like I would my own family. I want to do what is best for my patients, which includes educating them on their various treatment options, as well their oral health and how that impacts their whole body health."

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
Elizabeth Kandel, DMD
Elizabeth Kandel, DMD
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Evansville - BS in Biology/ Psychology
University of Louisville - DMD - Memberships: American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
First District Dental Society
American Academy of Facial Esthetics - Interests: Dr. Kandel enjoys spending time with her four children. They like to go on nature hikes, do crafts and play games. She also enjoys reading and cooking.
- Personal Statement: "My goal is to treat every patient like I would my own family. I want to do what is best for my patients, which includes educating them on their various treatment options, as well their oral health and how that impacts their whole body health."

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. "