Dr. Sarah Mertz earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Jamestown with aspirations of becoming a medical doctor. However, her career trajectory changed after a transformative dental mission trip to Kenya, where she witnessed the profound impact of dentistry. Inspired by this experience, she pursued her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Sarah received numerous accolades during dental school, including awards in Implant Dentistry, Operative Dentistry and Periodontics, as well as the prestigious Dr. Solomon Averbach Humanitarian Award, which recognizes one student for outstanding patient care. With over seven years of experience in public health dentistry, she has encountered a wide variety of cases, yet her commitment to treating patients like family remains central to her practice motto: “Walk in as a stranger, be treated like family, walk out as a friend.”

Outside of her practice, Dr. Sarah enjoys quality time with her husband, daughter, parents, siblings, and in-laws. She has a passion for cooking and exploring food, gardening, mushroom hunting in the spring, foraging for asparagus, running, and working out on her Peloton bike. She also loves traveling and embracing the beauty of the great outdoors.