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Dr. Bakri has been practicing Dentistry/Prosthodontics in Pittsburgh since 1996. Dr. Bakri completed his dental education at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine. He earned the degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine, a Certificate in Prosthodontics and the degree of Master of Dental Medicine, as well as a fellowship in Implant Prosthodontics in 1995. Dr. Bakri has continuously devoted his time and experience to private practice, academic teaching, and scientific research. He has demonstrated exceptional skills and effectiveness in the rehabilitation of patients in need of advanced Prosthodontics dental care.
Dr. Bakri has been a well received care provider to many assisted living and nursing home facilities in the greater Pittsburgh region. He continues to address the importance of home and institution-bound geriatrics oral hygiene, individual patient treatment planning, team approach management, the various applications of dental implants, and the benefits of mobile dentistry. Dr. Bakri’s work history started as an associate with Dr. John Ismail (a world renowned Prosthodontist) in the Fox Chapel area accompanied with being a part-time Assistant Professor at the Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. He also joined Dental Care Partners overseeing quality control of its Pittsburgh region associated dentists. He established his own professional corporation of Assured Dental Care in 2001 and has been the Director and practitioner in the Greentree area. He also enjoyed his part-time association with the St. Barnabas Dental Group at the St. Barnabas Health System in Gibsonia, 2003-2019. Dr. Bakri is fluent in English and Arabic.
Dr. Deja LaJevic graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 2005 where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then studied at the University of Pittsburgh, earning her doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2009. She is the second generation of dentists in her family, both her father and uncle are also alumni of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Since graduating, she previously practiced in the east suburbs of Pittsburgh. Her approach to dentistry is to provide a comfortable and positive experience for each of her patients. Dr. LaJevic believes in educating her patients about their specific needs as well as keeping patients engaged, enthusiastic, and optimistic about maintaining their dental health. Dr. LaJevic looks forward to meeting you and providing your family the best dental care in a friendly environment.
Amy Dangelo, RDH, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Dental Hygiene program in 1982. She has been a practicing dental hygienist for over 40 years, and has been with the Guarlotti family practice for 23 years. Amy is committed to providing quality care and promoting her patient’s dental health.