Welcome to Merit Dental
Westerville, OH!
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 Westerville 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:
- Aetna
- Ameritas
- Anthem 200
- Anthem 300
- Anthem PPO
- Assurant
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Careington Platinum
- Cigna
- Delta PPO
- Delta Premier
- Dental Health Alliance (DHA)
- Dental Network of America
- DenteMax
- FEP
- Guardian
- Humana
- MetLife
- Premier Dental Group
- Principal
- Sun Life
- Superior Dental
- Tricare – ADDP
- United Concordia
- UnitedHealthcare
*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. Christine P. Kindler-Nicholson
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: Adelphi University, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
State University of New York at Stony Brook, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Nassau County Medical Center, One year General Practice Residency
- Advanced Training: Six Month Smiles short term orthodontics
- Interests: Coin collecting, hiking, metal detecting, travel, singing, songwriting, playing several instruments, performing music, spending time with family
- Personal Statement: "When I practice dentistry, I focus on providing the best clinical dentistry I can, ensuring my patients know I see them as unique individuals, and clearly communicating with each patient about appropriate dental treatment. I strive to make sure my patients are comfortable both physically and emotionally through the length of their appointment."

Dr. Derek Garagiola
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Michigan - B.S. in Biology
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine - D.M.D.
- Advanced Training: Invisalign®
- Memberships: American Dental Association
- Interests: I enjoy the outdoors in any form that takes, hiking, boating, camping etc. I love keeping up with as many TV shows and movies as I can. Otherwise, I enjoy relaxing evening with friends playing board games, cards, or just having good conversations.
- Personal Statement: "I believe that dentistry is first and foremost about the patient. Not only does this mean ensuring their comfort and trust in the dental care they receive, but also ensuring that they fully understand why they needed those services. As a dentist, it is my job to educate as well as treat so that I am a valuable resource to the patients I serve."

About
Our Dentist
Dr. Christine P. Kindler-Nicholson
Dr. Christine P. Kindler-Nicholson
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: Adelphi University, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
State University of New York at Stony Brook, Doctor of Dental Surgery
Nassau County Medical Center, One year General Practice Residency
- Advanced Training: Six Month Smiles short term orthodontics
- Interests: Coin collecting, hiking, metal detecting, travel, singing, songwriting, playing several instruments, performing music, spending time with family
- Personal Statement: "When I practice dentistry, I focus on providing the best clinical dentistry I can, ensuring my patients know I see them as unique individuals, and clearly communicating with each patient about appropriate dental treatment. I strive to make sure my patients are comfortable both physically and emotionally through the length of their appointment."

About
Our Dentist
Dr. Derek Garagiola
Dr. Derek Garagiola
- Area of Practice: General Dentistry
- Education: University of Michigan - B.S. in Biology
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine - D.M.D.
- Advanced Training: Invisalign®
- Memberships: American Dental Association
- Interests: I enjoy the outdoors in any form that takes, hiking, boating, camping etc. I love keeping up with as many TV shows and movies as I can. Otherwise, I enjoy relaxing evening with friends playing board games, cards, or just having good conversations.
- Personal Statement: "I believe that dentistry is first and foremost about the patient. Not only does this mean ensuring their comfort and trust in the dental care they receive, but also ensuring that they fully understand why they needed those services. As a dentist, it is my job to educate as well as treat so that I am a valuable resource to the patients I serve."