Merit Dental
Shamokin Dam

Elizabeth P.

★★★★★ Apr 05, 2024

Best ever!

Robin Derr

★★★★★ Apr 04, 2024

Dr.nick and employees are very nice and very welcoming.very clean and friendly place great group of people. I am not a dentist type of person but Dr nick and team make you feel very comfortable and at ease. Was not disappointed

Mary Delancey

★★★★★ Jan 24, 2024

Extremely friendly staff. Exceptionally clean office. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure you are safe, well cared for, and satisfied with their work.

Darla Harper

★★★★★ Jan 20, 2024

Christine Fuller

★★★★★ Jan 18, 2024

Great group of professionals and right on time!

Lloyd Freudenberger

★ Jan 12, 2024

Beware they website states they offer sedation dentistry. They dont

Sue Corl

★★★★★ Dec 27, 2023

Great dental practice!

Ernest Masden

★★★★★ Dec 13, 2023

I want there needing a root canal with an infected tooth they did the root canal, and instantly when the numbing went away, I felt great . they are very professional and they know what they’re doing. Highly recommend.

Jean Leitzel

★★★★★ Dec 12, 2023

I had a cracked tooth and Dr. Nick was able to do a root canal and save my tooth!! Thank You ...I know it backed up your schedule. Staff is awesome!

Laure Johnson

★★★★★ Dec 07, 2023

Everyone is friendly and do a great job. Very clean and organized. Everyone is excellent at their job. I highly recommend them.

Gary Shellenberger

★★★★★ Nov 21, 2023

I felt that l received excellent care in a friendly setting. The dentist and all others were very nice.

Annette Madden

★★★★★ Nov 16, 2023

donna devine

★★★★★ Oct 25, 2023

Everyone is kind and considerate. Best dental care, highly recommend.

Meg McRae

★★★★★ Oct 16, 2023

Very nice staff and dentist is wonderful

Cheryl Bohler

★★★★★ Sep 30, 2023

Lisa Bidelspach

★★★★★ Sep 26, 2023

Needed to find a new dentist, Friends referred me to them, I am not disappointed, I feel like I found the family dentistry that I needed?

Andy Reich

★★★★★ Sep 20, 2023

Ralph Burkhart

★★★★★ Sep 15, 2023

Excellent, friendly.

Tad Beaver

★★★★★ Sep 06, 2023

The doctor is very informative of everything and is always pleasant and all the staff members are very pleasant and do a wonderful job I would recommend merit dental to anyone

Jana Peters

★★★★★ Aug 31, 2023

Dr. Nick and all his staff are super awesome!

Robert Diehl

★★★★★ Aug 17, 2023

Rikkity

★★★★★ Aug 16, 2023

Donna Ross

★★★★★ Aug 05, 2023

Dr. Nick is a great dentist! He’s always pleasant and he does excellent work.

Pam Laubach

★★★★★ Jul 21, 2023

Best ever!!! Never felt anything.... had a root canal and crown.

Sherri Zerbe

★★★★★ Jul 14, 2023

laken derk

★★★★★ May 05, 2023

Tariq Rahman

★★★★★ May 05, 2023

Amazing hospitality coupled with highly skilled care. I would highly recomnend Merit dental. Thank you Nick and staff for everything you do!

Julie Rudon

★★★★★ May 04, 2023

Ann Pascavage

★★★★★ Apr 25, 2023

Ron Latsha

★★★★★ Apr 21, 2023

Mary jane Brubaker

★★★★★ Apr 13, 2023

I was very happy with Merit Dental!! Such friendly helpful staff!

Brandy Harmon

★★★★★ Mar 29, 2023

Patricia Miller

★★★★★ Mar 24, 2023

Ron Wright

★★★★★ Mar 17, 2023

Colin Clayberger

★★★★★ Mar 16, 2023

Pleasant atmosphere

Michael Bolig

★★★★★ Mar 13, 2023

marlin whary jr

★★★★★ Mar 09, 2023

This is Amanda. My hygienist was great she really took the time to clean my teeth right. She took care not to hurt me.

Marianne C. Moyer

★★★★★ Mar 02, 2023

Barb Dearing

★★★★★ Feb 22, 2023

Excellent care thank you

Steve Keller

★★★★★ Feb 16, 2023

Excellent care and super friendly staff. It was my first visit and Kelsey was awesome as was Dr. Nick. Highly recommend!

Lydia Dudeck

★★★★★ Feb 14, 2023

Awesome staff from checking in to treatment to checking out! Professional friendly staff throughout the whole experience!

Phat Phish

★★★★★ Feb 07, 2023

The staff here makes you feel very welcome. Made my wife and I feel like we found a new group of friends. All are very intelligent and up to date on all modern forms and techniques of dentistry. Nice music playing in the background made us feel at ease. I would highly recommend this office for all your dental needs. Personally, I had a root canal and temporary tooth done on an earlier date than scheduled. It went smoothly and comfortably. I left with no pain or discomfort. Again, the staff is so nice and friendly conversing with us, making us feel relaxed. Thanks for a great job!

Fred Doten

★★★★ Jan 25, 2023

Love the location, all staff are friendly, cleaning completed in short order.

Austin Bennett

★★★★★ Jan 25, 2023

Jack Business

★★★★★ Jan 25, 2023

Thank you so much for your excellent care which I extend both to the dentist and his staff. I greatly appreciate your accommodating my schedule as I travel a reasonable distance, and as always, I would recommend your office to all of my associates.

Char and Ken Bailey

★★★★★ Jan 18, 2023

Always get great service

Keri Weaver

★★★★★ Jan 05, 2023

Emily Kerstetter

★ Dec 21, 2022

I do NOT recommend this office. There is no direct number to reach the office. I was schedule on a day that there so happened to be a snow storm. I go to my appointment at my appointment time and the office is CLOSED. I didnt get any call about rescheduling my appointment and when I called the number, I was told the doctor was no longer there for the day and the office went home. They called EVERY other patient but ME. Instead of risking MY life during this bad storm I could've just stayed home. I was told I would receive a call from the office manager. It is a week later and I have yet to receive a call. I am definitely going to a different office. Ridiculous.

Sara Woods

★★★★★ Dec 09, 2022

Very pleased

Breanne Birster

★★★★★ Dec 01, 2022

Melissa Keefer

★★★★★ Nov 29, 2022

I recommend Merit Dental in Selingsgrove to all my friends! The staff is wonderful and always helpful. Dr. Nick is the best dentist I’ve ever had.

Alyson Holdren

★★★★★ Nov 09, 2022

Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. Last night, I sat for almost two hours, at my request, for some work that desperately needed done. Dr Nick and his assistants were absolutely amazing. It hasn't even been a full 24 hours and I'm already feeling great. Greatly recommend. Very kind and caring staff.

Carol P0rtzline

★★★★★ Nov 01, 2022

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★★★★★ Oct 29, 2022

Staff and dentist friendly .I recommend them highly !??

joel ross

★★★★★ Oct 27, 2022

Very good

Tracie Gatewood

★★★★★ Oct 18, 2022

They are great with my children. The dental hygienist's are always extremely nice and Nick is a wonderful dentist. Highly recommend

Kenneth Wagner

★★★★★ Oct 12, 2022

Logan Snyder

★★★★★ Oct 12, 2022

Gabe the Guy

★★★★★ Oct 05, 2022

Awesome experience, friendly dentist and hygienist. No pain cleaning! Highly recommend!

Anthony Benfer

★★★★★ Oct 04, 2022

Cupcake Evolution

★★★★★ Oct 04, 2022

Friendly staff, on time, and clean office. My hygienist is great!

Dale Biesecker

★★★★★ Oct 04, 2022

Muneen Jury

★★★★★ Oct 01, 2022

I have felt very well taken care of. Your staff all of them were very kind and made me feel like I was in the best of hands. I recommend Merit Dental for anyone looking for a better dental experience.

Leanna Nipple

★★★★★ Sep 22, 2022

It was the most enjoyable dental visit I’ve ever had-Awesome staff as well!

Barry Moser

★★★★★ Sep 19, 2022

James Richmond

★★★★★ Sep 15, 2022

Robert Martz

★★★★★ Sep 09, 2022

Very good dentist!!!

Anything Zup

★★★★★ Aug 25, 2022

These guys are the very best !! They are super nice an truly care about how you feel an what's going on . No hidden surprises, an no b.s.!! They are the real deal for dentist in this area an I strongly recommend you go ,leave your dentist an go see Dr.Nick an his awesome staff.The girls there are truly the sweetest an know what they are doing !!!!!

Amy Kratzer

★★★★★ Aug 11, 2022

Friendly and helpful staff.

Kyle Kauffman

★★★★★ Aug 02, 2022

Unlike many businesses and healthcare agencies, Merit Shamokin Dam seems fully staffed with quality personnel, even for a sudden, non-urgent call-in like me. Plus they are both friendly AND professional.

Cindy Dailey

★★★★★ Jul 26, 2022

Sharon Blue

★★★★★ Jul 08, 2022

Joan Dickson

★★★★★ Jun 30, 2022

Amy Zimmerman

★★★★★ Jun 22, 2022

James Britton

★★★★★ May 25, 2022

Shaaray

★★★★★ May 18, 2022

Everyone is very friendly here and very attentive. I’m happy I chose this dentist. :-)

Tom Wolfe

★★★★★ May 11, 2022

Bob Sebasovich

★★★★★ May 10, 2022

Paula Merwin

★★★★★ May 04, 2022

Took my 90-yr-old mom for a long overdue check up. She was reluctant to go to say the least. The staff were very upbeat, reassuring and accommodating. She had most of her care in her wheelchair. Very pleased.

Erin Madl

★★★★★ Apr 27, 2022

Excellent service! Very friendly, personable staff. I highly recommend this office

Kerri Sechman

★★★★★ Apr 07, 2022

Angel my hygienist was gentle on my mouth! I’m on blood thinners and never tasted blood once! Not once did I feel any discomfort! Highly recommend her! And Dr Nick, is a great Dentist who is thorough and gentle with a fantastic chair side manner! I highly recommend Merit dental!

Tracy Smith

★★★★★ Mar 25, 2022

Great experience, office staff was friendly and so was the dentist. Didn’t pressure for un needed dental work

Sharon Lusby

★★★★★ Mar 15, 2022

I have put off going to the Dentist for many years. Yes, I have some issues that need corrected, but, I'm no longer scared. I'm looking forward to healthy teeth and a great smile. I'm so thankful for Merit Dental!

Charity Hoffman

★★★★★ Feb 23, 2022

Daniel Crane

★★★★★ Feb 14, 2022

I have never been at Merit Dental before. What a great experience. They treated me like I had been going there for year. Extremely helpful, very polite an friendly. Very much so suggested to anyone to go there.

Samuel Kline

★★★★★ Feb 09, 2022

This dental office has given me such a great experience every time that I have gone. All of the staff are very courteous and very professional. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for dental care.

Michael Hubicki

★★★★★ Feb 01, 2022

Jason Winckel

★★★★★ Feb 01, 2022

First of all, I was able to get an appointment right away. With the way the World is currently, I was expecting a long waiting period. The staff was delightful and the hygienist was amazing. The doc was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I recommended Merit to my entire staff as most are transplants and looking for a new dentist. Will continue ue sending business to this location.

Brunilda Torres

★★★★★ Oct 18, 2021

Merit Dental as far as I've seen everyone in the place is very pleasant, the place very clean staff members are helpful you can be calm around them not nerve-wracking like I've been in another place come if you need a Dentist you won't be disappointed. As you can see I'm not smiling yet?

Karen Gessner

★★★★★ Jul 19, 2021

All the staff were so friendly! I had a very minimal wait time. My hygienist Brooke was super thorough with my exam, and Dr Nick was great too! They were very kind and understanding when I had to tend to my small baby during my appointment. Would definitely recommend this practice!!

Ryan Hall

★★★★★ Jun 22, 2021

April Deitrich

★★★★★ Jun 13, 2021

Stephanie kiefaber

★★★★★ May 13, 2021

Merit Dental in Shamokin Dam, by far has the best staff. Every experience, everyone goes above and beyond! I can't explain how much that means to someone who has a true fear of the dentist.

allen Clinger

★★★★★ Apr 15, 2021

Barbara Jeckering

★★★★★ Feb 25, 2021

The best Dr I have ever had, Dr Nick is awesome.... he has taken away my life long fear of going to the dentist!! Great staff, very professional and fun!

Dave Whitten

★★★★ Dec 05, 2020

Dr's Tina and Nick were fantastic, gentle, communicative, attentive. Melissa operates a tight ship, and Kimmie and all the other staff are professional, friendly and attentive. I gave a 4 out of 5 only because there's always room for improvement...:)

Jen Borch

★★★★★ Nov 19, 2020

Everyone at the office is wonderful. Thank you for your attentive and careful service.

Vickie Walter

★ Aug 31, 2020

I left this dental practice after 20 plus years. I was treated horribly by the new office manager, Melissa. Dr. Nick is a great dentist. However, the first person you come In contact with is the receptionist, or In this case the office manager. She said she is a "one man show."

Paul Thomas

★★ Aug 10, 2020

Hygienists are fine, the administration side of this place is awful. My entire visit should always be covered yet I receive bills that I dont actually have to pay. Also, due to covid, everyone is being charged a $12 ppe fee. Delta dental insurance only covers $10...which leaves you with a $2 bill. Not exactly going to break the bank, just an inconvenience. If anything, start charging $10. If you want to profit off having to use hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes, just charge $10. Hygienists have always been wearing gloves, face shields and masks. PPE has always been a part of dentistry. Mouths are disgusting. Hygienists and dentists have always had to be cautious. Stop pretending anything changed.

Dottie Jones

★ Jul 08, 2020

I am not pleased with this office since COVID. They are charging a 12.00 COVID fee!!!! For masking and disinfecting between patients!!!????? Should they not have been doing this anyway??? I feel that this is just a another way to make money. SHAME ON YOU!! Profiting off a pandemic!!! I wish Dr. Lazur had never retired!!! He was awesome!!

Jason Graybill

★★★★★ Jan 24, 2020

First time there and was a friendly experience. My dentist retired and now I found my new dentist. Very happy.

Gail Montero

★★★★★ Jan 22, 2020

Amara Gemberling

★★★★★ Jan 10, 2020

My small daughter and I I've been going to Merit Dental for a couple years now. It is one of the friendliest places that we have ever went and each time a procedure is needed the both of us walk away pain free and completely satisfied. I have never heard eveni people enjoying the dentist as much as my daughter does. It is well worth a visit.

Rita Reinard

★★★★★ Nov 08, 2019

These are the best around..dr nick and his staff. .love them all

James Beagle

★★★★★ Oct 24, 2019

Very friendly staff and provider! My little boy was very at ease and can't wait to go back to the "tooth doctor". - Darlene (Mother)

Carmen Romberger

★★★★★ Sep 18, 2019

Very patient with my daughter who has never had a good experience at the dentist. Patient, professional, positive and thorough.

Matt G

★★★★★ Aug 15, 2019

I’ve never looked forward going to the dentist. Always drew a straight line between anxiety an getting my teeth worked on ever since I was a kid. Until I had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful staff and Doctor Nick. They took great care of me as a person, and with my teeth. For that I can say happily, I finally look forward going to the dentist. As long as it’s Merit. ?

Rita Reinard

★★★★★ Jul 30, 2019

Dr Nick and all staff are very very accommodating to my dental needs and I would recommend them to anyone seeking a friendly dental office..yes and the girls at the desk where you check in and out are super nice and friendly

Parren Gottshall

★★★★★ Jun 21, 2019

I don't usually write reviews.......... However, Dr. Nick and his staff deserve a few words of praise for the high level of excellence that they demonstrated to me during three recent visits. From the initial cleaning, X-rays, and exam, to several needed repairs, to an old crown replacement, I felt that I was absolutely in the hands of the finest, and most caring group of Dental Professionals that I have ever met............... I am sooooo pleased to have found you. Merit Dental............... You have this customer for life!!!

Ely Wha

★★★★★ May 12, 2019

The staff at Merit Dental is phenomenal! I was looking for a new dentist and I found a great and caring staff. Dr. Nick is wonderful and takes the time to answer all your questions. The front office staff Melissa and Jessica are also wonderful with insurance concerns, scheduling appointments and a warm welcome when you arrive! The dental assistants are very thorough with their work as well as very personable. Special thank you to Dr. Nick, Tina and Kassidy for their help and reassurance with my dental work. I can now smile with confidence because of them! Highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a wonderful dentist and dental staff. I’ll be moving hours away from this practice, but I hope to continue using them for my regular dental visits! Thank you!!!

Bob Saget

★★★★★ Mar 25, 2019

Staff is very welcoming and always the most friendliest. I used to dread going to any dentist but since I started going here it’s made me feel comfortable going and motivated me to take much better care of teeth! Dr. Nick really knows what he’s doing and has completely helped me eliminate the constant tooth aches I used to get.

Rob Wilinski

★★★★★ Jan 26, 2019

Great first time office experience. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff helped us feel comfortable as new patients who had not seen a dentist in some time. My wife, Debbie has been telling family members and friends all about the great experience she had at the dentist! We had no dental insurance, but we were provided a coupon that helped with the charges for both the initial exam, which included a set of full mouth x-rays and an extensive cleaning and fluoride treatment! We both agree it was a great decision to begin our relationship with Dr. Nick Hartranft and his staff. We look forward to continuing that relationship into the future.

K Pennington

★★★★★ Jan 03, 2019

Great staff very friendly. The experience was wonderful, and painless. My new overlay on my tooth is beautiful!

Chris Lancaster

★★★★★ Sep 28, 2018

I would recommend anyone and everyone to the Merit Dental location in Shamokin Dam! The young lady at the reception desk was very pleasant and greeted me by my name properly as I walked in the door. After being flattered and kindly welcomed to the office, I was directed to their very nice sitting are. The waiting room is very clean and tidy. Then I met the young dental hygienist who was an abesolute doll. She had all the patience in the world and was very careful yet thorough! You can instantly tell her kind heart and passion for her work. I only met the doctor briefly, young man- freshly graduated, but had a kind voice. He had a grand amount of matureness which was impressive. If it wasn’t for taking a new position and moving, I would have never of left.

Shannon Rosini

★★★★★ Jul 20, 2018

Great dentist and staffing. Dr. Nick is very gentle and takes the time to talk with his patients on any concerns. His assistant Kim is a wonderful part of the team as well. Best place I have ever been too.

Debora Rogers

★★★★★ Jul 04, 2018

I highly recommend Dr Nick and his fantastic staff of awesome, caring,friendly and gentle people. It's totally pain free. I actually like going to the dentist now.

Brenda

★★★★★ May 22, 2018

No pain dentist who listens to his patients. Provides care that I need without "scaring" me into unneeded services! Finally, a good dentist in Sunbury!

Paul Parowski

★★★★★ Mar 14, 2018

Saw 'Dr. Nick' for the second time yesterday on an 'emergency' appointment. Great dentist! My first appointment was for a 'cap' (visit yesterday was unrelated). The atmosphere of the office hasn't changed with the changing of dentists. Still the same great place to come to have your teeth fixed or cleaned. And the staff is as friendly as ever.

Peggy Walker

★★★★★ Feb 07, 2018

I have been going to this dental office for over15 years. Everyone is so efficient and friendly. Sheree is a wonderful hygenist.

Art Bowen

★★★★★ Apr 26, 2017

My experience at Merit Dental is the same as my previous experience with Dr. Lazur: Friendly, efficient and on time. The new upgrades in the office are welcome and visual for the patient.

Jeff Gemberling

★★★★★ Mar 15, 2017

My name is Jeffrey Gemberling. After over a dozen visits, I have never had the personal attention and friendless that I have come to expect and appreciate than I have here. Dr. Nick spends time and explains each detail with great understanding. His staff is both professional and go above and beyond to educate me through my process. I even take my 4 year old with me each visit and she looks forward to seeing all the same faces and know by name. No other dental facility comes close to this team. We love them.

Joanna Wert

★ Nov 30, 2016

Today was the first time I've been to the dentist since Dr. Lazur retired. My appointment was for 12:30. The receptionist told me they had just taken in the 11:00. Nice of her to let me know, but why wasn't I called before I made the 25 minute trip?

Michael Geiswhite

★★★★★ Nov 11, 2016

I enjoy going to the dentist, and my children are learning to enjoy it as well. Dr. Nick is great with my boys! Sheree is the best dental hygienist around! --Erin Geiswhite

Greg Freed

★★★★★ Sep 28, 2016

The best dentist ever. Dr. Lazur was the most thorough dentist I ever had. Dr. Nick will be a good dentist also. The supporting staff is superb.

Mary Snook

★★★★★ Jul 20, 2016

To me, this is definitely the most experienced dental office in the area. I have been going there for 40 years and am proud to say that I finally found a dentist that I trust. Dr. Lazur was super and brought me through all of my fears and built a wonderful relationship with each other. I trusted him with his replacement with Dr. Nick who I know will follow in his foot steps. Everyone at Merit Dental is super and caring. I highly recommend anyone looking for a dentist to go there. I won't go anywhere else and thanks to them, I still have my own teeth. Thank you Merit Dental and staff.

Kerri Sechman

★★★★★ Jul 16, 2016

Excellent Dentist and hygenists and staff! Dr Nick is a kind, gentle, knowledgeable Dentist who makes you feel comfortable! Dr Lazur is one of a kind man and Dentist, I see the same in Dr Nick! RECOMMEND HIGHLY! One thing...WIFI for patients as they wait PLEASE!!!!!!

Ryan Keefer

★★★★★ Jun 22, 2016

Mary Rose Alexander

★★★★★ Apr 28, 2016

I have a lot of respect for Dr Lazur's skills and am sorry to see him retire, although he very much deserves to. As my dentist, he was extremely caring and conscientious about what certain procedures would cost. I had my first visit with Merit Dental this month, just after Dr Lazur retired and was very pleased with the services I received. I hope to continue going there, even though it is a 1.5 hour drive each way for me.

Phyllis Marshall

★★★★★ Nov 11, 2015

THIS IS THE FIRST DENTIST THAT WAS REALLY CONCERN ABOUT YOU TEETH, JAW AND YOUR WHOLE MOUTH. I REALLY HAVE A FEAR OF DENTIST,BUT DR LAZUR MADE FEEL AT EASY. HE UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL AND MAKE YOU COMFORT ABOUT DENTIST. THAT MEAN A LOT WHEN HAVE FEAR. I REALLY HAD SOME BAD DENTIST BEFORE. I AM VERY PLEASE WITH THEIR WORK AND DR. LAZUR.

Judith Lawrence

★★★★★ Jul 08, 2015

Like a previous reviewer mentioned, Dr. Lazur is the only dentist that has ever performed a complete and thorough oral exam during my visit. He is a "dentist's dentist." Now only is his professionalism and his commitment to the practice of dentistry excel, he truly cares about his patients' well being. His staff reflect the same attributes. This practice is the best of the best.