Integrated Endodontics

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms, grandmas, future moms, moms who have lost, moms watching over us, fur moms, and mother-like figures! You all make the world go ‘round!

04/24/2026

02/03/2026

So proud to sponsor Pine Richland Ice Hockey for the second season in a row! Dr. Hay and his family were on hand to celebrate Senior Night and his son joined his 12u teammates on the ice, along with the middle school, JV, and non-senior Varsity players, to create a stick tunnel for the Seniors to skate out through. What a special event! Good luck Seniors!

01/25/2026

Due to Pennsylvania’s disaster emergency proclamation, Integrated Periodontics and Dental Implants/Integrated Endodontics will be closed for tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. We will be contacting patients to let them know their appointments are canceled for tomorrow and our office will be in touch to reschedule their appointment.

Please contact our office with any emergency dental concerns (Fox Chapel Office: 412-963-1911 /Warrendale Office: 724-262-2333).

Stay warm and safe!

Thank you,
The Doctors and Staff at Integrated Periodontics and Dental Implants/Integrated Endodontics

12/27/2025

Happy holidays from the Forondas! May the gifts of love, happiness, and peace be yours this holiday season. Hope you get to sleep in 😴 too! Happy New Year!

11/26/2025

Integrated Periodontics & Dental Implants of Warrendale is in search of a part-time dental hygienist on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our office is conveniently located just off of I-279 and the PA Turnpike, near Jergel's and Off the Hook. We are a referral based, fee for service practice utilizing fully digital records and radiographs. We are looking for a friendly, skilled, and energetic hygienist who possesses great work ethic, computer skills (we use Open Dental) and strong organizational skills. Anesthesia certification preferred. Competitive pay with benefits that include 401k with employer match, uniforms, and paid holiday and vacation time. Please send your resume to Sheri Ann at [email protected] or call 412-963-1911 to speak with Sheri Ann or Mary.

09/14/2025

Teeth are more than tools for chewing. Each tooth acts like a pillar that helps maintain the natural height and structure of the face. When teeth are lost, the support system weakens, and the lower third of the face begins to collapse. This collapse makes the cheeks look sunken, the lips lose fullness, and wrinkles form earlier — creating a prematurely aged appearance.

The effects go far beyond chewing and nutrition. Tooth loss disrupts how the jaws fit together, leading to imbalanced forces during chewing. Over time, this not only reduces the ability to eat certain foods but also places stress on the jaw joints and muscles, contributing to discomfort and further functional problems.

Bone loss is the hidden consequence. The roots of natural teeth stimulate the jawbone, keeping it strong. Once teeth are missing, that stimulation disappears, and the bone starts shrinking. This bone resorption accelerates facial collapse, making a person look older than their actual age. It’s a gradual process, often underestimated, but medically well-documented in dentistry.

In short: losing teeth is not just a dental issue — it’s a health and appearance issue. Protecting natural teeth preserves nutrition, speech, confidence, and the youthful balance of the face.

03/18/2025

02/04/2025

If you haven’t heard…Integrated Endodontics is up and running at our Fox Chapel office!

Last week’s Open House was a HUGE success! Thank you so much to all of our amazing colleagues and friends for coming out to see our new space and enjoy an evening of great food and even better company! A special thank you goes out to those members of our staff who stayed late to help and make sure all the details were perfect! We couldn’t do what we do without you!