About our Doctors
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.
About Dr. Yu
- University of California – Davis, California – B.S. in Neurophysiology, Physiology and Behavior
- Nova Southeastern University – Florida – Doctorate of Dental Medicine
- Additional elective training beyond requirements and awards
- Clinical Endodontics Honors Program
- Awarded by AAE with Achievements in Endodontics
- Fellowship of American General Dentistry – FAGD, in progress
- Invisalign – Certification I (invisible braces)
- Community Service
- Give Kids A Smile Program
- Caridad Children’s Clinic, Florida
Dr. Yu enjoys working with both children and adults. She also speaks English and Cantonese. She has a gentle touch and offers her patients comprehensive care. On her spare time, Dr. Yu loves taking continuing education dental courses, reading and playing Scrabble
