Meet the team!
Steven R Crandall, DMD
Dr. Crandall is a graduate of Upper St. Clair High School and completed his BS degree in Pre-Medicine at Pennsylvania State University. He received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine. In 1990 Dr. Crandall received his training for placement of dental implants, studying under Dr. Jack Hahn. He then completed course work with Dr. Frank Spear at the Seattle Institute where he trained in cosmetics and complex restorative dentistry. From 1995 through 1999 he attended the Pankey Institute in Florida where he learned in detail about occlusal disease and how the teeth can function in harmony with the jaw joints to help people suffering with TMJ problems. As the founder and Clinical Advisor of South Hills Dental Arts, Dr. Crandall trains and studies the advances of complex restorative and implant dentistry. He considers himself to be a lifelong student in the pursuit of excellence in all areas of dentistry and life.
Karen Johnson, DDS
Dr. Johnson completed her undergraduate schooling at Indiana University and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University Of Michigan School Of Dentistry. She completed distinguished General Practice Residency at the Veteran Affairs Hospital located here in Pittsburgh. Training with experts in their field allowed for Dr. Johnson to excel and complete advanced training in multiple areas of general, crown and bridge, root canal therapy, implant, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Johnson has also attended the Pankey Institute to study and treat TMJ and occlusion to ensure every patient she has the privilege to serve receives exceptional long lasting functional and highly aesthetic care. She trained with Frank Spear at the Spear Institute in cosmetics and comprehensive restorative dentistry. She is a member of our local Spear Study Club which meets monthly to collaborate in the pursuit of dental excellence. As a newly appointed Partner of South.... of South Hills Dental Arts, Dr. Johnson, leads side by side with Dr. Crandall ensuring their extraordinary care is received for years to come.
William S. Poling, DDS, MS
After serving in the Navy as a hospital corpsman and deploying with the fleet marine forces’ second medical battalion serving in Operation Desert Storm, Dr. Poling completed his BA degree in Biology at West Virginia University. He went on to receive his Master of Science in Anatomy and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from West Virginia School of Dentistry. Having a passion to serve, Dr. Poling spent his time providing care for underserved families and children as a National Health Service Corp clinician. In 2013 he received his training for placement of dental implants through the Triangle Dental Institute in Durham, North Carolina, and received his fellowship from the International Congress of Oral Implantologist. Dr. Poling received extensive training from the Dawson Academy, Frank Spear study Club, and other advanced seminars where he was trained in cosmetics, complex restorative dentistry and occlusal disease, with emphasized philosophy of occlusal harmony and TMJ health. Dr. Poling’ s commitment to excellence and being a lifelong student is evident through his status as a fellow with the International Congress of Oral Implantologist, American Society of Dental Anesthesiology, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Richard A. Covatto, DDS
Dr. Covatto received his doctorate in 1989 at Temple University School of Dentistry. He completed his General Practice Residency at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA provided a strong emphasis on oral surgery, root canal therapy, crown and bridge, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Covatto has continued to hone his dental skills by attending and completing numerous advanced continuing education programs through his career. He remains vigilant in learning and mastering advanced technology. Dr. Covatto has integrated CAD / CAM and 3D radiography into his treatment philosophy to better serve his patients and provide superior care. As a graduate of the Engel Institute, Dr. Covatto, places and restores dental implants to allow to a superior result. He is a premier provider for Invisalign orthodontics and is currently studying Occlusion Design under Dr. Todd Phelan to design long lasting, highly aesthetic dental restorations. Dr. Covatto is vibrant, personable, caring, and a master communicator and strives to listen to his patients and provide superior care.
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