Welcome to Merit Dental Kettering!
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 Kettering offers a wide range of general dental services, cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry for adults and children.
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:
Accepted Insurance
Merit Dental accepts a wide range of dental insurance plans*, including plans from:
- Anthem 200
- Anthem 300
- Anthem PPO
- Assurant
- Cigna
- Connection/GEHA
- Delta Premier
- Dental Care Plus
- Dental Health Alliance (DHA)
- DenteMax
- FEP
- Humana
- Superior Dental
- The Connection / GEHA
- Tricare – ADDP
- United Concordia
*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 $20. While supplies last.
Print OffersAbout Our Dentists

Dr. Erik Ellefson
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Missouri, Kansas City - Undergraduate Degree
Ohio State University College of Dentistry - DDS - Advanced Training: Dental implants, Orthodontics
- Memberships: American Dental Association,
Ohio Dental Association,
Dayton Dental Society - Interests: Ohio State football, golf, camping & motor-cycling
- Personal Statement: "My goal is to provide quality dental care in a comfortable environment and establish long-term, trusting relationships with my patients."

Dr. Tammy M. Baker
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: Wright State University
The Ohio State University - Advanced Training: Invisalign
- Memberships: American Dental Association
Ohio Dental Association
Dayton Dental Society - Interests: Playing tennis, golf, and spending time with my family.
- Personal Statement: "Caring for others has always been a priority in my life, and being a dentist affords me the opportunity to create life-long relationships with patients. I approach each day with the goal to build a mutual trust and respect with each patient. "

About
Our Dentist
Dr. Erik Ellefson
Dr. Erik Ellefson
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Missouri, Kansas City - Undergraduate Degree
Ohio State University College of Dentistry - DDS - Advanced Training: Dental implants, Orthodontics
- Memberships: American Dental Association,
Ohio Dental Association,
Dayton Dental Society - Interests: Ohio State football, golf, camping & motor-cycling
- Personal Statement: "My goal is to provide quality dental care in a comfortable environment and establish long-term, trusting relationships with my patients."

About
Our Dentist
Dr. Tammy M. Baker
Dr. Tammy M. Baker
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: Wright State University
The Ohio State University - Advanced Training: Invisalign
- Memberships: American Dental Association
Ohio Dental Association
Dayton Dental Society - Interests: Playing tennis, golf, and spending time with my family.
- Personal Statement: "Caring for others has always been a priority in my life, and being a dentist affords me the opportunity to create life-long relationships with patients. I approach each day with the goal to build a mutual trust and respect with each patient. "