Biography
Dr. Stephen P. Merritt is a Dentist serving the Pleasanton area for more than 35 years. Dr. Merritt is experienced in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Implants and Periodontics and Orthodontics / … Read more ›
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Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California at Berkeley, California | Bachelors Degree | B.A. in Biochemistry | 1971 |
| University of California at Los Angeles, California | Doctorate | D.D.S. | 1976 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - University of California at Los Angeles Hospital | Adv. surg., med. and adv. prosthetic training Inv. | Not Specified |
| Residency - Harbor General Hospital | Oral Surgery | Not Specified |
| Residency - UCLA | Oral Surgery | Not Specified |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Hiossen, Inc. and Nobel Biocare | Implant Training | Not Specified |
| Internship - UCLA | Chairman of Orthodontic Department | Not Specified |
| Fellowship - FICIO - Fellowship of International Congress of Oral Implantology | Implant Placement | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | International Congress of Oral Implantology | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Patients' Choice Award | Vitals.com | 2011, 2012 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Dentist
- Dentist - Sub-Specialty: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Years In Practice: 49 (started in 1977)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Merritt specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 23
Most Recent Review: 06/16/2016
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Karri C.
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June 16, 2016
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Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates - 2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14
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“Awesome experience”
fantastic!
Review by
Richard G.
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May 26, 2016
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Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates - 2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14
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- Average Wait Time Less than 5 minutes
“Always willing to explain the facts in non-techie terms in order to make one feel "connected".”
Best dental experience in my 60 plus years. Always there for me in an emergency and willing to go out of his way to explain what is really going on in my mouth. I have been Dr Merritt's patient for close to 30 years and would recommend him to anyone that wanted a down to earth doctor that never makes you feel like you are just another customer that is taking up a time slot.
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Danielle R.
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March 15, 2016
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Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates - 2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14
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“Excellent as always”
Great!
Review by
Chelsea M.
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February 17, 2016
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Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates - 2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14
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“2 fillings”
It went great. Everything went smooth.
Review by
Yvonne K.
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October 27, 2015
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“I've been coming to Dr. Merritt for 27 years!”
I not only trust his (and all his staff) professional knowledge, recommendations, and procedures but have come to consider him, Jay, Rossanna, Zandra, Laurie and all his employees as friends.
Professional and friendly!
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R. O.
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May 26, 2016
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“Excellent”
Dr Merritt is excellent! Always takes his time and explains everything to you. His staff is great too, they're all very personable. I hope he never retires!!
Review by
Linda P.
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May 02, 2016
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Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates - 2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“Laughed a lot”
I've come here for years because I trust Dr. Merritt. Even though I get tired of being in the chair, I appreciate that he is very thorough. Also treated very well by the office staff.
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Richelle M.
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February 17, 2016
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“Thank you”
Very professional and quick
Review by
Bradley T.
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November 10, 2015
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Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates - 2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14
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“Great, he fixed my splint.”
He understood the problems with my splint and fixed them.
Review by
Marianne G.
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October 27, 2015
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“Love this office!”
Always professional always great!
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Stephen P Merritt DDS, FICOI & Associates
2324 Santa Rita Rd. Suite 14Pleasanton, CA 94566
Practice Colleagues
Shawn Gallegos, DDS - Dentist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Bonding
- Bridges & Crowns
- Cerec
- Cleanings & Prevention
- Composite Fillings
- Crowns And Abutments
- Dental Emergencies
- Dentures
- Digital X-rays
- Endodontics
- Fluoride Treatment
- General Dentistry
- Implants
- Inlays & Onlays
- Laser Dentistry
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics / Invisalign
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Periodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Sealants
- Sedation Dentistry
- Simple Tooth Extraction
- Teeth Whitening
- Veneers & Lumineers
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Stephen P. Merritt, DDS, FICOI accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Care Credit
- Other
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Personal Check
- Cashier's Check M.O.
- Cash
More info: For your convenience, we accept cash, personal checks, money orders and major credit cards. Payment is expected at the time services are performed. We will collect the patient's insurance portion at the time of the dental visit. When more extensive dental care is necessary, financial arrangements can be made with our office. We accept CareCredit and the LendingClub.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
As a service to our patients, our practice accepts most dental insurance programs, including non-managed care, indemnity (traditional) and PPO out-of-network. We are not part of any managed care network. Our accounting staff will prepare all the necessary forms for your dental benefits. However, we remind you that your specific policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. Please keep in mind that you are responsible for your total obligation should your insurance benefits result in less coverage than anticipated. Our staff will gladly submit a pre-treatment estimate to your insurance company so that you will know what your benefits will be.
Comment - “ Awesome experience ”
fantastic!