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Dr. Patricia Merkley, affectionately known as "Dr. Patty," is a highly experienced pediatric dentist in Cape Girardeau, MO. Her clinic, Camp Merkley Kids Dental, is dedicated to providing gentle and fun dental care for children, focusing on creating positive experiences and promoting lifelong oral health.

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1747 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Phone

(573) 803-5100

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Detailed Introduction

Dr. Patricia Merkley, DMD, leads a specialized pediatric dental practice in Cape Girardeau, MO, operating under the name Camp Merkley Kids Dental. Dr. Merkley, often referred to by her young patients as "Dr. Patty," has a background in nursing, which she attributes to her ability to put patients at ease. She graduated at the top of her class from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville - DMD in 2006, and completed her prestigious Pediatric Dental Residency at Oregon Health and Sciences University-Doernbecher Children's Hospital in 2013. During her residency, she led a research project on dental treatment under general anesthesia, demonstrating her commitment to advancing patient care. Camp Merkley Kids Dental is known for its child-friendly atmosphere and approach, aiming to make dental visits engaging and fun for children of all ages and health levels. The clinic offers comprehensive pediatric dental services, including preventive care such as professional cleanings and fluoride treatments, and restorative procedures like fillings, crowns, and pulp therapy (often referred to as nerve treatment or children's root canals). They emphasize early intervention and oral hygiene education to foster good habits from a young age. Patient testimonials highlight the clinic's friendly and patient staff, commending their ability to turn potentially scary dental experiences into positive ones for children. Dr. Merkley is praised for her compassionate and tender approach, ensuring each child receives personalized and comfortable care. The clinic is located at 1747 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, and can be reached at (573) 803-5100.

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3.4 out of 5

Amanda Boatwright

Patty and her team take exceptional care of their patients! The office if very friendly, welcoming, and very clean!

August 12, 2023

Michelle

The BEST dentist I've ever taken my kids to! The staff was amazing, the building was absolutely beautiful, and the experience was very relaxing and overall one of the best experiences I've had!

September 13, 2022

Meg Ervin

Dr. Merkley is truly fantastic with my child. When we first heard that my two year old would need a small operation to correct her lip tie, we were told that we would likely need to make a trip to St. Louis to have it done. After calling around to a few local pediatric dentists, we did indeed begin to think that we would have to make the trip to find a doctor that would do it. That is, until we found Dr. Merkley.

She was not only willing to do the operation, but we were able to have it done within a couple weeks. The procedure took less than ten minutes and Dr. Merkley was great with our child. Needless to say, we've continued to see Dr. Merkley and have always had a great experience.

August 23, 2020

Ty Jon

Worst place ever. Many ppl have talked bad about the way they operate so when I expressed my concern for them extracting any tooth from my daughter during the procedure they canceled my appointment. But I have seen text and conversations between this place and others where they talked about how there was teeth takin out that wasn't discussed.

If your a parent that cares about you child then this isn't the place to take your child. Very unprofessional. Extreamly sad when this dental office cares more about being paid more than to just fully disclose what there plans are with my child's mouth!!!

May 25, 2022

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