Dr. Nicola Gabriele, DDS
Dr. Nicola Gabriele is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, and has strong Italian roots. After completing her undergraduate at The Ohio State University, she went on to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from OSU College of Dentistry. Dr. Nicola Gabriele has always enjoyed volunteering for the community, spreading dental education, and forming strong relationships with her patients.
As a member of both the American Dental Association and the Ohio Dental Association, she is continuously working to further her education and increase her knowledge in the dental field. When she is not helping patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Timothy, and her two dogs, Millie and Henry. Dr. Nicola Gabriele loves to explore the outdoors, go for runs, read as many books as possible, try new recipes, and binge watch crime documentaries!
Dr. Eddie Pantzlaff, DDS
Dr. Eddie Pantzlaff has extensive experience and knowledge in oral surgery. He spent four years in oral surgery residency at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He is a proud graduate from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and completed his undergraduate degree at Northwestern College of Iowa.
During his time in residency, he published numerous scholarly articles where he presented his research findings at many renowned lectures including the American Association of Dental Research, the American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, and the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Not only was he a focused student, Dr. Eddie also played pitcher for the Northwestern College Baseball Team.
In his limited free time, he enjoys the outdoors, hiking trails and time at the lake with his wife and a couple of very energetic dogs. When not outdoors, he cooks up new recipes and is always up for trying new foods and flavors. Recently, he had the opportunity to travel to Portugal for his honeymoon and be able to go to several Michelin rated restaurants.
Dr. Michael Merkley, DDS
Dr. Michael Merkley graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2014. He graduated near the top of his class, and regularly appeared on the Dean’s List. Since graduating dental school, he has joined the renowned SPEAR Study Club to enhance his skills and knowledge and attends Dental Conventions in Utah and Chicago.
He is a member of the Ohio Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Every decision he makes as a dentist is based on a belief in doing what is best for his patients. Getting to know his patients and improving their oral health and confidence are his favorite parts of his day.
Family is very important to Dr. Michael Merkley, and he can often be heard telling stories about his wife and his 2 daughters. He enjoys running, playing soccer, football, and ultimate frisbee. He can always be spotted with a cool pair of shoes on.
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