Dental Center Reviews
4.9 out of 5 stars based on 273 reviews on Google.
Jen Ell · 1 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago
Absolutely not impressed by Dr. Merxbauer AT ALL. He's very rude, and cold, and he doesn't have an ounce of bedside manner. I was accompanying my elderly mother, and it was hers and my first time meeting Dr. Merxbauer. I didn't even know what he looked like. After a WONDERFUL consultation with one of his nurses, who made us feel extremely comfortable, this man walks in the room, doesn't acknowledge us or introduce himself. In fact, he didn't speak AT ALL to us. He put on a pair of gloves, surveyed my mother's teeth, took off his gloves, and left. And that was it. To this day, I'm not sure if he was the doctor or not. He didn't say a single word to my mother or me. I thought it was EXTREMELY rude to not even ask how mother was feeling. He's a very rude man. His nurse however, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. She was PLEASANT. Dr. Merxbauer needs to take a few lessons on how to act around new patients. He needs lessons on how to be kind and compassionate. Rude.
Carlton Randolph · 5 out of 5 stars · a year ago
Professional staff. Everybody is super cool. I'm definitely an awesome place that you can take the whole family to everyone's super friendly. If you're making front ways to take your whole family, I highly suggest this place.
Karina Bussinger · 5 out of 5 stars · 12 months ago
The Best Dental Office in Aberdeen – Compassionate and Professional Care
This is hands down the best dentist office in town. From the moment you walk in, the entire team treats you like family. You can genuinely feel that they care—not just about doing their job, but about you as a person. Their kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made me feel truly seen, supported, and confident in my dental care.
The difference between this office and others in Aberdeen is like night and day. Here, you’re not just another appointment—they take the time to make sure you’re comfortable, informed, and well cared for.
If you’re looking for more than just a dentist—if you want a place where you can feel safe, respected, and supported in your dental journey—this is it. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Justine Schoolmeester · 5 out of 5 stars · 10 months ago
Dr. Maier was mazing. From start to finish he made me feel at ease. He went above and beyond and made sure I was as comfortable as possible. The staff is amazing and I couldn’t happier. Would give this clinic 10/5 stars if I could!
TiAnne Mohror · 3 out of 5 stars · 7 months ago
I had a root canal done but like 3 months later the top half of my tooth fell off so then I had to get the root removed.
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About Dental Center
Dental Center, also known as Merxbauer-Maier Dental, is a general dentistry practice in Aberdeen, South Dakota that offers dental implant solutions, including All-on-4 and full-arch treatment, alongside a broad range of other dental services. Patients considering implants can expect a practice that has served the Aberdeen community and blends general dental care with implant placement and restoration.
The practice's website notes that Dr. David Merxbauer completed his implant education in 2018 and offers implant placements and restorations, and the team more broadly provides treatments such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and other restorative work that often accompany implant care. Patients exploring implant options can reach out to the office directly to discuss whether All-on-4 or full-arch treatment fits their needs.
Meet the Doctors
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. David Merxbauer, DDS, Dr. Taylor Maier, DDS, and Dr. Kaylee VanLaecken, DDS. Dr. Merxbauer, a South Dakota native with over 20 years of experience as a general dentist, completed his implant education in 2018 and offers implant placements and restorations. Dr. Maier, who joined the practice in 2017 and became a partner in 2020, provides a range of general dentistry services including implants among his listed procedures. Dr. VanLaecken, who joined as an associate in 2023 and became a partner in 2025, focuses on comprehensive family dental care and oral health education.
