Dr. Barbara J. Merlo, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1598715724
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Dr. Barbara Merlo is a pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children, teens, and young adults with special dental needs in Munster, Indiana. She completed advanced training in pediatric dentistry at Northwestern University and Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, and she is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Merlo specializes in helping anxious or fearful patients feel comfortable, offering sedation dentistry options and emergency care for dental injuries. She believes every child is unique and focuses on gentle care combined with teaching families how to maintain healthy teeth for life. Dr. Merlo is now accepting new patients and brings a warm, understanding approach to each smile she treats.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- M.S. in Pediatric Dentistry, Northwestern University
- Residency in Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children's Hospital), Chicago
- D.D.S., Loyola University School of Dentistry (clinical honors in pediatric dentistry)
- B.A. in Biology, Lake Forest College
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 05/10/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- State-of-the-art sterilization
- CDC guideline compliance
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Indiana Dental Association
- Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Northwest Indiana Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
Awards & Recognition
- Certificate of Merit from the American Society of Dentistry for Children for demonstrated excellence in pediatric dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Graduate Student Research Award
Beyond the Office
Served as Chief Dental Resident at Children's Memorial Hospital
Served as attending dentist at Children's Memorial Hospital
Assistant professor of pediatric dentistry at Loyola University School of Dentistry
Grew up in Calumet City, IL
Married to Dr. Anthony Hirschenberger, a general dentist in Munster, IN
Has two sons
Resides in Saint John, IN
Avid sports fan (Go Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks!)
Enjoys traveling, golfing, cooking, and reading
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