About Dr. Merritt
- University of California at Berkeley, California – B.A. in Biochemistry
- University of California at Los Angeles, California – Doctorate of Dental Surgery
- Additional elective training beyond requirements
- Two Oral Surgery mini-residencies at Harbor General Hospital and UCLA
- Pedodontics (children) at Martin Luther King Hospital
- Summer internship for chairman of Orthodontic Department
- Venice Clinic – volunteered during summer session
- Additional elective training beyond requirements
- University of California at Los Angeles Hospital residency (post-doctorate)
- Advanced prosthetics – difficult cases
- Extensive oral surgery training
- Anesthesia training
- E.N.T. rotation
- Invisalign – Advanced Certification I and II (invisible braces)
- Implant Placement – mini-residency (Nobel Biocare)
For over 29 years, Dr. Merritt has enjoyed practicing dentistry in the Pleasanton, California area. He enjoys running, golf, backpacking and teaching yoga. Dr. Merritt loves his work. He welcomes new patients and is very proud of his staff.
