Merrillville, IN Dentists

Dental.me currently ranks 60 dental offices in Merrillville, IN (Lake County). 32 have Google rating data across 7,288 reviews, averaging 4.47 stars. Current score leaders include John Kostides and Timothy Kamp. Featured placements remain separate from organic rank.

Last updated Aug 7, 2026 · How we rank →

60
Dental offices ranked
4.47 avg
Google rating (vs 4.60 IN)
32
With ratings
7.3k
Combined Google reviews
43%
Have a website
8
Score 96+ (Elite)

How we rank · independent Dental.me Score · Featured is separate and cannot buy rank.

Dentists in Merrillville

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Featured placements are labeled and shown separately. They do not affect the Dental.me Score or the organic ranking below.

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Nikki Wargo DDS Inc General DentistryDentist 1452 E 85TH AVE, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Associated Dentists of Northwest Indiana PC General DentistryCosmetic DentistsOrthodontists 500 WEST LINCOLN HWY SUITE N, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Melissa Ramandi General DentistryEndodontistsDentures 6 W LINCOLN HWY, Merrillville, IN 46410
Score tiers: Elite 96+ Excellent 91–95 Great 86–90 Strong 80–85 Good 70–79 Fair
📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in Merrillville — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The Merrillville dental market, by the numbers

A live read on how Merrillville’s 60 offices compare — unique to this city, drawn from the same data behind every practice profile.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Merrillville’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+8
Excellent7
Great3
Strong8
Good & below6

Rating vs. Indiana

Average Google rating across rated Merrillville offices.

4.47
Merrillville average4.47 ★
Indiana average4.60 ★
Rated 4.9–5.016 offices
Elite (96+) offices8

Merrillville dental leaders

Two independent cuts of the same data — highest scored, and most reviewed.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. John Kostides
    Score 98 · 5.0 ★ · 714 reviews
  2. Timothy Kamp
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 1,020 reviews
  3. Excel Dental Studio of Merrillville
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 639 reviews
  4. Orthodontic Experts of Indiana, LLC
    Score 98 · 4.9 ★ · 562 reviews
  5. Neal Richter
    Score 97 · 5.0 ★ · 415 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Merrillville.

  1. Melissa Ramandi
    1,089 reviews · 4.2 ★
  2. Timothy Kamp
    1,020 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. John Kostides
    714 reviews · 5.0 ★
📖 Read our local guide: Finding a Dentist in Merrillville, IN — what the local data shows, specialties, nearby cities, and questions to ask before booking.

Dental group profile matches in Merrillville

2 local profiles match the recognizable group names below. These are independent directory matches, not claims of affiliation.

Affordable Dentures & Implants in Merrillville: Affordable Dentures & Implants - Merrillville II, P.C..

Aspen Dental in Merrillville: Melissa Ramandi.

Open each linked Merrillville profile to verify its address, phone, website, rating, review count, and current practice details.

Dental specialties in Merrillville

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (17), Cosmetic Dentists (16), Dental Implants (14), Orthodontists (8).

Dental.me guides for Merrillville

Use these Dental.me guides and comparison hubs with the Merrillville directory to compare dentists, specialties, Dental.me Score, review signals, costs, insurance questions, and questions to ask before booking.

Guide links connect this city directory to the broader Indiana and national Dental.me research library. Organic rankings use Dental.me Score; Featured placements stay separate from the ranked list.

Nearby cities

Nearby cities with dentists, by distance from Merrillville.

Indiana dental directory context

Use the Merrillville directory with the broader Indiana directory hub. Dental.me connects city pages, practice profiles, supported specialty hubs, market data, ranking methodology, claim tools, and correction workflows with crawlable links.

High-coverage Indiana city directories

Statewide specialty hubs

Specialty categories help patients compare relevant offices, while each practice profile and its website, map, and phone details complete the path for appointments, insurance, and payment questions.

Common questions about dentists in Merrillville

Who are the highest-rated dentists in Merrillville, IN?

By Dental.me Score, the top-rated Merrillville dentists are John Kostides (Dental.me Score 98, 5.0 stars, 714 reviews); Timothy Kamp (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,020 reviews); Excel Dental Studio of Merrillville (Dental.me Score 98, 4.9 stars, 639 reviews). Across the city, 16 offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The ranked list above updates as new review data comes in.

Are dentists in Merrillville, IN good?

Merrillville's rated dental offices average 4.47 stars on Google - compared with a 4.60 Indiana average, and 16 are rated 4.9 to 5.0. The Dental.me Score ranks them by star-rating strength and review volume so you can compare the strongest offices first.

Where can I find an emergency dentist in Merrillville, IN?

Dental.me connects 7 Merrillville offices to emergency dental care. Compare them on the Emergency Dentists in Merrillville page, or call one of the highly-rated offices above - many hold same-day slots for urgent tooth pain, broken teeth, and lost fillings or crowns.

What dental categories are common in Merrillville, IN?

Common Dental.me categories connected to Merrillville profiles include General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Orthodontists, Periodontists. Category data helps organize local options and gives patients a faster way to compare offices by the type of care they are researching.

Which dental group profile matches are in Merrillville, IN?

Dental.me data connects Merrillville profiles matching recognizable dental group names including Affordable Dentures & Implants (1), Aspen Dental (1). These are independent Dental.me directory matches; open the local profile to compare address, phone, website, ratings, hours where available, and correction options.

How many dentists are in Merrillville, IN?

Dental.me organizes 60 dental practice profiles in Merrillville, IN. 17 have at least one dentist named in Dental.me data. Each profile can be claimed or corrected to add detail.

How many Merrillville dentists have Google/Maps data, websites, or ratings?

In Merrillville, 46 practices have Google/Maps enrichment, 26 list a website, and 32 show a star rating. Dental.me uses those signals to make local comparison faster and more useful.

What dental specialties are in Merrillville, IN?

Dental.me data connects Merrillville practices with Teeth Whitening, Cosmetic Dentists, Dental Implants, Orthodontists, Invisalign Dentists, Periodontists. Specialty categories come from provider and business-profile data so patients can move from a broad local search into a focused comparison path.

How does Dental.me rank Merrillville dentists?

Organic results use Dental.me Score, an independent score built from star-rating strength, review-count confidence caps, exact review-count tie-breakers, and a limited verification lift. Profile completeness can help break close ties after the score. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.

What the Merrillville dental data shows

Of the 60 Merrillville offices in this directory, 32 (53%) have Google rating data, 26 (43%) publish a website, 30 (50%) include hours, and 17 (28%) connect at least one dentist name. Google/Maps enrichment currently covers 46 profiles (77%).

Rated Merrillville offices average 4.47 stars across 7,288 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.60 statewide. 16 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 8 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: John Kostides (Score 98, 5.0 stars, 714 reviews); Timothy Kamp (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,020 reviews); Excel Dental Studio of Merrillville (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 639 reviews). The city’s largest review sample belongs to Melissa Ramandi, with 1,089 Google reviews at 4.2 stars.

The three ZIP codes with the most listed offices account for 60 practices (100% of the city directory): 46410 (60).

Data snapshot: Aug 7, 2026. Counts come from Dental.me’s organized provider, practice, location, website, and Google/Maps business-profile data. See our verification methodology.

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