Our Doctors
In Caring Hands
The G&R team is one of the most specialized and experienced partnerships in the Pittsburgh area. Between the trusted specialties of Dr. Gruendel & Dr. Rumbaugh in areas of prosthetics, crowns & bridges, implants, cosmetic and more, our specialists deliver simply the most comprehensive dental solutions available – always mercury free. You’ll feel right at home thanks to our kind, courteous and informative service philosophy. Your comfort and confidence is our priority, so we are committed to ensuring your full understanding of the options and ideal treatment plan from moment one. Meet our doctors and make your appointment to see how we can help today!
Dr. John W. Gruendel, Jr.
Dr. John W. Gruendel, Jr. is a 1975 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, with a Certificate of Maxillofacial Prosthetics from the Eye and Ear Hospital in Pittsburgh. Dr. Gruendel currently serves as a clinical instructor and formal lecturer at Allegheny General Hospital, where he maintains an affiliation.
Dr. Gruendel is a past president of the Pennsylvania Prosthodontic Association, Western Pennsylvania Prosthodontic Association, and the East End Dental Society. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Odontological Society of Western Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh Dental Research.
Dr. Gruendel has presented several papers to local organizations, including the Pennsylvania Dental Association and the Pittsburgh Dental Research Club. Topics addressed have included oral management of the chemotherapy patient, prosthetic management of the staple bone plate, maxillofacial prosthetics, and dental care of the irradiated head and neck patient.
Chelsea M. Rumbaugh, DMD
We are happy to announce the addition of Chelsea M. Rumbaugh, DMD to our practice. Dr. Rumbaugh is a native Pittsburgher, graduating from Avonworth High School. She went on to receive her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, graduating with honors. Her passion for dentistry is rooted in preventive medicine and public health.
Dr. Rumbaugh was a founding member of the Birmingham free dental clinic’s clinical team on Pittsburgh’s south side. She also dedicates time to her community through her work at Pittsburgh’s Mission of Mercy free dental clinic, Light of Life Rescue Mission, and Pittsburgh Women’s Shelter.
She is expanding our services currently offered to include clear aligners and TMJ disorder therapy, as well as state of the art restorative and implant procedures.
In her free time, Dr. Rumbaugh is an avid cyclist and hiker. She enjoys traveling to our national parks and spending time in the great outdoors. Please say hello and welcome her at your next routine visit!
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