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Dr. John Mergen Mergen, D.D.S., M.S.

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1215017835

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Contact Information

Address

1509 MALL DR STE 1
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

3.0/ 5.0(2 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. John Mergen is a top-ranked orthodontist in Iowa City with over 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He graduated second in his class from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry with honors and earned his master's degree in orthodontics, making him a leading expert in his field. Dr. Mergen is recognized as a Top 1% Invisalign provider in North America and has been voted Best Orthodontist in Iowa City for ten years in a row. He offers many treatment options including Invisalign clear aligners, traditional braces, and ceramic braces, and he also specializes in sleep apnea treatment and preventive care to support proper jaw growth and airway development. Dr. Mergen believes great orthodontic care is about much more than straight teeth—he focuses on creating stable bites and amazing smiles while keeping patients comfortable and relaxed, and he's currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1995 (graduated with honors, second in class of 87)
  • Master's degree in Orthodontics, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, 1997

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 10/17/2006

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Areas of Focus

Invisalign clear alignersMetal bracesClear bracesCeramic bracesPreventive orthodontic treatmentSleep apnea treatmentTMJD treatmentSurgical orthodonticsJaw and facial growthAirway development

Technology & Equipment

  • Invisalign aligners
  • i-Tero scanner
  • Clear ceramic braces

Professional Memberships

  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society
  • American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
  • American Academy of Prosthodontics

Awards & Recognition

  • Top 1% VIP Diamond Plus Invisalign Orthodontist in North America
  • Best Orthodontist in Iowa City (voted 2014-2024)
  • American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award
  • American Academy of Prosthodontics Dentistry Student Award

Beyond the Office

Published author: 'Treatment outcomes of growing Class II Division 1 patients with varying degrees of anteroposterior and vertical dysplasias, Part 2. Profile silhouette evaluation.' American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics 125(4): 457-462, 2004.

Co-author of peer-reviewed publications in American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Started interest in orthodontics in high school by making retainers in his father's orthodontic practice

Loves spending time with his wife and two boys

Favorite sports: windsurfing, surfing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding, boating, snowboarding, and snowmobiling

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