Dr. Rebekkah A. Merrell, DMD, MS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Rebekkah A. Merrell, who serves patients in Asheville, North Carolina.

An exceptional dentist, Dr. Merrell is the Owner & Operator of Asheville Smiles Cosmetic and Family Dentistry in North Carolina. She is proud to provide world-class comprehensive dental and oral health care tailored to individual needs.

A firm believer in using the most advanced dental technology and education to provide the best dental care in Asheville, some of the dental services that she offers include: restorative dental treatment, crowns, bridges, Invisalign, cosmetic smile makeovers, transformative dental veneers, dental implants, and convenient same-day dental crowns.  She is a firm believer in preventative dentistry.  Asheville Smiles offers routine dental cleanings as well as cleanings to treat gum disease. They also offer emergency dental appointments to help you when you are in a pinch.

“The Mission at Asheville Smiles Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is to utilize the latest dental technology to provide state of the art care to provide our patients with the highest quality dental care available anywhere in the world. We utilize the latest dental technology to provide our patients with a better understanding of their oral health, to provide early detection and prevention, and to provide dental care with patient comfort at the forefront.” 

Dr. Merrell completed a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program in Bioengineering at Clemson University. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

In addition to completing her residency in general dentistry at Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Merrell has completed more than 1,000 hours of advanced training in cosmetic, laser, and implant dentistry. She moved to Asheville in 2019 when she purchased Asheville Smiles Cosmetic & Family Dentistry. 

Among her dental affiliations, Dr. Merrell is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Clear Aligners, and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. She is also a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Holding various certifications, Dr. Merrell is Invisalign Certified, Dental Laser Certified, Master Lip Certified, and Botox, Filler, PDO Threading, Smooth Threading Certified.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Happily married, Dr. Merrell lives in Asheville with her husband, Tradd, and her two dogs, Obi and Fen. She and her husband are diehard Clemson fans. They even met waiting in line to go to the Clemson National Championship. In their spare time, they are avid travelers and outdoor aficionados. Dr. Merrell also enjoys shag dancing – the state dance of South Carolina, golfing, working out, hiking, white water rafting, kayaking, skiing, as well as cooking and baking foods that are not dentist approved!

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