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14 Days To A Heart-Healthy Smile

Valentine’s Day is nearly here! As a last-minute gift to yourself, show…

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Your Secret Weapon Against Cavities

<strong>Your Secret Weapon Against Cavities</strong> Did you know that your mouth has…

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The Dos and Don’ts of At-Home Teeth Whitening

Wondering about teeth whitening at home? When it comes to whitening your…

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Can Cavities Spread: Fact or Fiction?

Have you ever wondered if a cavity in one tooth can affect…

Three Ways To Maximize Your Insurance Benefits!

Did you know that most annual dental insurance benefits expire on December…

Ready, Set, Smile: Your Back to the Dentist Checklist

As the back-to-school excitement builds, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming…

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Facts That Bite Back

Dive into the fascinating world of dental facts as we explore the…

Dental Tips for Your Summer Trips

Summer is finally here, and it’s time for exciting vacations and memorable…

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The Importance of Dentistry in the Military: Keeping Our Troops Smiling

As we approach Armed Forces Day, we want to take a moment…

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Revolutionizing Dentistry Through Artificial Intelligence

What is AI? We are living in a world surrounded by Artificial…

Smiling Faces

The Psychology Behind a Beautiful Smile

Have you ever found yourself drawn to someone because of their smile?…

Brush Up on Your Pet’s Dental Health: Tips to Help Them Smile

More families than ever have a furry companion in their households and…

New Year Celebration

The Secret to Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

Everybody knows that Rome wasn’t built in a day, but making small…

Toothpaste

Tree Bark, Eggshells, and Nurdles: The History of Toothpaste

Have you ever looked at the glob of toothpaste on the end…

Ten Fun Facts About Teeth

Ten Fun Facts About Teeth

You use them to eat, speak, and smile, but how much do…

Here's Why Toothpaste and Orange Juice Don't Mix

Here’s Why Toothpaste and Orange Juice Don’t Mix

Food is pretty great. It fuels our bodies, tastes delicious, and gets…

Details on a Cybersecurity Incident

Substitute Notice of a Cybersecurity Incident Smile Brands Inc. (“Smile Brands”), on…

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Gum disease may increase COVID-19 complications

Dental health has long been linked to overall health, and now new research indicates COVID-19 patients with gum disease are more likely …

Even More reasons to smile

Even More Reasons To Smile.

When you meet someone new, more than likely you smile at them.

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Three Things to Do Before the End of the Year

Here are a few things you should do before the end of the year

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5 More Tips for Good Oral Health While Social Distancing

We previously shared 7 Tips for Good Oral Health While Social Distancing.…

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7 Tips for Good Oral Health While Social Distancing

With most of us being asked to stay at home due to…

What’s Really Happening When Our Teeth Chatter?

Winter is a wonderland of outdoor opportunity. It’s a time for skating…

Use It or Lose It

We all hate to lose, especially when we don’t have to. Yet…

Don’t Let Teeth Sensitivity Put a Damper on Your Summer Plans

Summer is in full swing and there is still so much of…

You Can’t Say “Teeth” Without Teeth: Why Kids Sound Different When They Lose Their Baby Teeth

Go ahead. Say it aloud right now, or mouth it quietly so…

Three Things To Do Before 2019

Okay, seriously. What happened to 2018? Where did it go? With the…

Little Known Facts About Teeth and Summer

You protect your skin from the sun, but what about your teeth?…

What Will You Do in 2018?

What will you do in 2018?   We’re a month into another…

About Dr. Richard Caringella

Merit Dental is introducing Dr. Richard Caringella to the Kalamazoo community. Dr.…

Dr. VanderBeek’s 100 Men Club – Charity Donation

Dr. Michael VanderBeek and the 100 Men Club met this past September…

Dr. VanderBeek’s Charity Highlight – 100 Men Club

Our Dr. Michael VanderBeek is proud to give back to his community…

The Tooth Fairy Needs Help

The Tooth Fairy Needs Help

You Say Potato, I Say…

With apologies to all of you who have the potato / potahto…

Merit Dental Welcomes Tonia Ferri!

We are excited to welcome Tonia Ferri to the Merit Dental Blairsville team! Tonia is…

Teeth Tales of the Rich and Famous

From the Wild West to modern rock and roll, history is full…

Little Things Doing Big Bad Things To Your Teeth!

Little things can cause big problems. Think about termites. About the size…

No Cavity Kid’s Club: Bus

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No Cavity Kid’s Club: Flying Tooth

Mr. Crown

No Cavity Kid’s Club: Fairy

Tooth Fairy

No Cavity Kid’s Club: Brush-off

Big Mouth

No Cavity Kid’s Club: Teeth

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No Cavity Kid’s Club: Maze

Help Toothy find the castle

No Cavity Kid’s Club: Sun

Amazing Pinwheel

No Cavity Kid’s Club: Space

Toothspace

Merit Dental Westerville – Dog Days of Summer

The team at Merit Dental Westerville participated in Dog Days of Summer…

Excuses To Leave Work Early: Ranked From Best To Worst!

Let’s face it. Summer is way too short and fall is coming…

Color & Win!

Hey Everyone! It is Back to the Dentist time!  But there is…

Shamokin Dam Recognized in the Pennsylvania Dental Journal

Merit Dental Shamokin Dam was recognized in the May/June issue of the Pennsylvania…

Dr. Austin participates in the Eastern Star Church Health & Wellness Community Connection

Dr. David Austin, with Merit Dental Indianapolis, volunteered at the Eastern Star Church…

You Won’t Believe These Presidential Teeth Facts – Four for July

Presidents have been an important part of our democracy ever since the…

Merit Dental Indianapolis Participates in Mission of Mercy 2015

Merit Dental Indianapolis participated in Indiana’s Mission of Mercy on April 24-25,…

Can You Sunburn Your Teeth?

You protect your skin from the sun, but what about your teeth?…

A Toothache or Sensitive Teeth: Could it be Spring Allergies?

You’ve waited for it all winter long, and spring is finally here!…

Outrageous Celebrity Teeth Whitening Tricks!

Plus! Actual Dentist Recommended Teeth Whitening Tips. Everyone wants a bright healthy…

February is Children’s Dental Health Month

In February, the annual time for resolution-making has come and gone (and…

New Year’s Resolutions to Make You Smile!

As 2014 draws to a close, it is time to consider New…

Sweet or Sour? Candy or Raisins?

Sweet or Sour? Candy or Raisins? Which is worse for your teeth?…

Brush up!

Brush up! The most frequent causes of tooth loss are gum disease…

Have Your Candy and Eat It, Too: 5 Dental Health Tips for Halloween

The dropping temperatures and shorter days are undeniable signs that fall has…

11 Things You Didn’t Know About Teeth!

Your teeth may have been a small source of income as a…

Eastern Star Church Health Fair

Dr. Austin and team from Merit Dental- Indianapolis participated in the Eastern…

Dr. David Austin Achieves Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation

Dr. Austin has earned accredited status in the American Academy of Cosmetic…

Merit Dental Partners with Northwoods League

Merit Dental Partners with Northwoods League  Sponsorship of 2014 baseball season highlights…

Get Checked! April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Get Checked! April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month April is National Oral…

Merit Dental Introduces Smile Solutions Dental Discount Plan

Merit Dental Introduces Smile Solutions Dental Discount Plan Cost-effective program helps consumers…

More than 630 Children in Need Receive Free Dental Care

Midwest Dental, Mountain Dental and Merit Dental Donate Free Dental Care to…

Protect Your Child’s Teeth: 7 Oral Health Tips for Parents

February is Children’s Dental Health Month and is a good time to…

Play it safe: Prevent dental injuries

We would like to remind parents and young athletes to play it…

Early Detection Key to Oral Cancer Survival

April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the dental…