The dental office of

When you need a dentist in the Tempe area with a personal touch, call us!

We offer more than biannual maintenance and emergency dental care. While regular check-ups are important, we want to help our patients understand that building good habits is the best way to ensure dental health. That's why we take great pride in offering the services and information you need to move forward with your dental care. We hope that you'll use us as a resource for understanding dental conditions and treatments. With our help, you'll have the information you need to make informed decisions about your family's oral health.

Schedule your appointment today!

Whether you're new to the area or becoming concerned with your dental care because of absence or discomfort, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with us today. When it comes to finding a quality dentist in the Tempe (or surrounding areas), there's no better resource than the professionals at the office of Dr. Merchant & Dr. Merchant. (Dr. Merchant and Dr. Merchant not only serve patients in Tempe, but also those in Phoenix (including Ahwatukee), Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, Gilbert and even those in Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Casa Grande and Maricopa.)

We'll help you get back on track with your oral hygiene and resolve any problems that may be developing. Simply contact our office and schedule an appointment for you and your family today!

Emergencies - Doctors on call evenings, weekends, and holidays!

Not all dental needs take place during business hours, which is why we make ourselves available for emergency needs. Whether you have a toothache, chipped enamel, or some other emergency need, contact us right away at 480/966-9936 and we'll get your dental emergency taken care of as soon as possible.

Our Practice

We are a small, family-oriented dental practice (one of the oldest in Tempe) that is committed to restoring and enhancing the beauty of your smile! It all started with a dedicated and caring mom of two, Dr. Dhanlaxmi ("Dr. D"), back in 1980. She opened her own dental practice at a time when it was a male-dominated profession. Amazingly, she started out as the first female dentist to establish a solo dental practice in Tempe, Arizona. Her vast experience throughout the years has been able to provide our new and existing patients with an exceptional quality of dental care.

Then, in 1997, her son, Dr. Birju Raj ("Dr. Raj") joined with his mom in the practice of dentistry, creating a unique, mother and son dental practice. This reinforced the high standards and uncompromising excellence of Dr. D's existing practice and brought with it a whole new and fresh approach. Together, as a team, this excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide quality dental services to patients of all ages and their families with unparalleled care.

Focusing on you

Our focus is on you, the patient! We provide you with comprehensive treatment planning and modern techniques, including state-of-the-art restorative and cosmetic dentistry, to achieve your optimal oral health. And, should a dental emergency arise, we are there for you 24 hours a day.

Your safety

Your safety in our office is a top priority. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Arizona State Dental Association (AZDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Our doctors and staff frequently receive continuing education and training in the use of the latest in infection control techniques and protocols. We also pride ourselves with the use of modern, high-tech sterilization equipment.

Insurance

Our dental practice accepts almost all major insurance, including:

Please contact us if your insurance is not listed to check if we are in network.

Forms

On your first visit to our office, we collect the information that we need from you through an easy-to-use tablet. However, sometimes these forms are necessary:

Patient Registration Form
Notice of Privacy Practices
Credit Card Consent Form
Parental Permission Form

Our Doctors

Dr. Birju Raj Merchant

Dr. Raj has a wealth of experience in both surgical and cosmetic dentistry. He has an artistic eye for dentistry with a special interest in cosmetic and surgical procedures and transforming peoples smiles. With years of experience in dentistry, he performs the latest techniques including dental implant placement and teeth restorations. Dr. Raj is a fully certified Invisalign and Clear Correct provider. He is a highly skilled general and restorative dentist and continuously attends postgraduate training courses to improve his level of dentistry.

Well-loved by his patients, Dr. Raj is highly sought after due to his great chairside manner, a direct and honest style, and approachable demeanor. Dr. Raj maintains a very balanced life that allows for him to keep his love of dentistry fresh. He is happily married with three children. In his down time, he enjoys snow skiing with his family, hiking and mountain biking Arizona trails. He has been awarded his 3rd Degree Black Belt in Hap Ki Do, a Korean martial art.

  • Accredited in General Dentistry
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Arizona Dental Association
  • Member of the Central Dental Society
  • Accredited Invisalign Provider

Dr. Dhanlaxmi Merchant

Dr. Dhanlaxmi Merchant has been praised by her patients not only for trans- forming their smiles, but in particular for her relaxed and informal approach which will immediately put you at ease. You will be in the caring hands of a world-class dentist, with a wealth of experience in surgical and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Dhanlaxmi Merchant is quoted among her peers as being the "dentists' dentist", visiting practices in the Phoenix area to educate other dentists on the latest surgical techniques. She is very proactive in her postgraduate education and travels the world attending courses in restorative and surgical dentistry to keep up-to-date with advances in all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Dhanlaxmi Merchant has been practicing over years and has been best known for softly singing to her patients.

  • Accredited in General Dentistry
  • Member of the American Dental Association
  • Member of the Arizona Dental Association
  • Member of the Central Dental Society

Location

Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Tempe, Arizona, south of the intersection of Broadway & Rural.

The dental office of

2525 South Rural Road, Suite 2-N
Tempe, Arizona 85282

Contact

  480/966-9936

480/966-7638

 

Office Hours
Primary       Alternate
7:30am - 1pm Monday 9am - 6pm
9am - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 6pm
7:30am - 1pm Wednesday 9am - 6pm
9am - 6pm Thursday 7am - 1pm
7:30am - 1pm Friday Closed
(office hours vary occasionally)