Patricia Merkley D.M.D. AND R.N.
Dentist | General Practice
2116 Megan Dr. Suite 101 Cape Girardeau MO, 63701Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Patricia Merkley is a Pediatric Dentist serving the Cape Girardeau area. Dr. Merkley is experienced in Bottle Caries and Dental Disorders. She is a professional member of the American Dental Association ...
Education and Training
Southeast Missouri State University Nursing 1997
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, DMD 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Special Needs Dentistry
- Bottle Caries
- Cavity
- Chipped Tooth
- Dental Disorders
- Down Syndrome
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Demineralization
- Toothache
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member ADA
- Professional Member American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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