Alpa Merchant DDS, D ABDSM, D ASBA believes that educating her patients regarding their dental health is a top priority. Her goal is to help patients understand impact their imbalanced dental bite might have with rest of their body! Each patient is given her undivided attention at every visit, with in-depth conversation to understand their concerns regarding orofacial pain, sleep and breathing,TMJ, orthodontic, restorative and cosmetic dental care. She is dedicated towards helping patients with the endless persuits of continuing education in the field of neuromuscualar dentistry and latest advancements in dental technology.
Dr. Merchant received her DDS degree at The University of Texas,Houston in 1996. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM) and the American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA). After graduation, she briefly practiced in Lake Jackson TX for about 6 months before relocating to Tucson in early 1997 after meeting her husband. She has been practicing dentistry in Tucson since. Since 2022, she has been in surgical proctorship program with Dr. Zaghi at The Breathe Institute and is an affiliate of TBI.
Dr. Merchant's membership includes:
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM)
- American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM)
- International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO)
- Surgical Affiliate of The Breathe Institute(TBI Affiliate)
- American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA)
- American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP)
- American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD)
- American Laser Study Club (ALSC)
- International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Southern Arizona Dental Society (SADS)
- Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)