Dr. Pounds realized when she was in the 10th grade that she would become a dentist. 'I always wanted to do something in the medical field,' she says. 'I went to a leadership conference at Robert Morris University, and my group leader was a dentist. I came home, researched dentistry, and knew it was a good fit. In college I ran track and cross country. One of the track coaches was a dentist and my first mentor in dentistry. I did an internship in his office and this solidified my decision. I had wanted to own my own business so my goal became to practice dentistry in my own practice.'
Born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Dr. Pounds attended Marion Center High School and did her undergraduate work at Robert E Cook Honors College at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She then completed Dental School at the University of Maryland, did her General Practice Residency at Allegheny General Hospital, and practiced locally at an advanced restorative and cosmetic dental practice before purchasing her own practice in 2006.
'I love being in Downtown Pittsburgh and I love the diversity of the patient population in the area. I fell in love with the space instantly,' Dr. Pounds says of her offices on the third floor of the historic Hartley-Rose Building. 'It 's a warm, friendly, open layout, and reflects the openness and friendliness of my practice and my staff. I want patients to associate going to the dentist with positive feelings, not those of pain or fear. Preventive dentistry is key catching problems before they become serious issues.'
Dr. Pounds spent 3 years completing over 300 clinical hours to achieve Level IV certification in 'Bioesthetic Dentistry', a certification held by only three other dentists in the state. 'I am a perfectionist, and when you are working on such detail oriented tasks as we do in our profession this is very important.' she says. 'Nothing is better than doing the high level dentistry that provides natural lasting beauty, and seeing how it changes the lives of my patients!'
When she isn 't creating smiles for patients, Dr. Pounds can be found spending time at her home in Bethel Park with her husband, daughter and their two cats. 'We like being outdoors, and spend a lot of weekends at our family cabin in Potter County,' she says. 'We also enjoy a good ball game out at PNC Park overlooking the beautiful city of Pittsburgh!' Given a year off, Dr. Pounds says she would take her husband and daughter and go on a cross-country trip to visit as many U.S. National Parks as possible.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 321 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPaige Waugh
a year ago
Excellent service ! Definitely number one in dentistry. Make this your first choice.
Katie Kelly
a year ago
The most professional dentist I know, would definitely recommend!
Linda Alloway
a year ago
Dr Pounds and her team are super knowledgeable, efficient and nice.
Donald Roman
a year ago
Service was professional and cordial. I have a lot of confidence in Dr Pounds and her team
Alexandria McNeill
a year ago
Definitely did what they could to help me get my wisdom tooth out, along with a follow up appointment right after!
Mike Mulroy
a year ago
Great dental Hygienist and the best Dentist ever... been going for over Cherry way Dental for 15 + years. I just went in for a teeth cleaning and they where about to replace a tooth filling that fell out right after the cleaning. Talking about your 5+ star service
Shamar Hicks1
a year ago
The staff is amazing. They thoroughly explain the work being completed and make each visit a wonderful experience.
Danielle M
a year ago
I went to Dr. Pounds today for the first time and it was the best decision! Everyone was so kind and Dr. Pounds addressed all of my concerns and made a treatment plan to fit my needs. Happy to have found such an amazing dentist! Thank you!
Daniel Mock
a year ago
Super knowledgeable and friendly people. If going to the dentist can be a good experience, it certainly is EVERYTIME that I am there! Thank You Becky and all the great people that make it happen on Cherry Way!
Chauncey Stephens
a year ago
Staff always greeting you with a smile! They truly treat you like family! They really care about you and what's going on and how can they make you feel better
Mary Lou Borchert
2 years ago
Very professional & second to none! Great staff & Doctor Pounds is the best!
danopgh danopgh
2 years ago
Always pleasant,knowledgeable staff. PUNCTUAL!!! And caring. They want you to be pleased and happy with your results. I highly recommend this practice.
Tyler Kemper
2 years ago
A business full of great, friendly people. There is no wasted time there as they are always on the move working hard to accomplish whatever you ask of them. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
L. RENEE Miller
2 years ago
Hands down the best dental staff...from the admin support staff to the clinicians. Just Fantastic!
gary salerno
2 years ago
Always very thorough and on time with the appt. Everyone is always very friendly ....
Shannon Masterson
2 years ago
Scheduling is easy & straightforward. The whole office is kind and knowledgeable. Lauren (on of the hygienists) is the absolute BEST - I can't recommend this place enough!
Cheryl Levin
2 years ago
As a longtime patient at Cherry Dental, I have always been cared for promptly and efficiently. The atmosphere is congenial and all staff members are professional.
Ronald Harapko
2 years ago
Fast service, great staff. Been going there for several years now.
Jessica Schmitz
2 years ago
This was my first time at this dentist and it was great! All the staff were friendly and accommodating, and the decor is welcoming. Would definitely recommend!
anthony morris
2 years ago
I needed to find a new dentist bc Aspen Dental is a rip off and was told by my fiance's boss to go here. One of the best choices I've made in years! The staff is very friendly along with Dr. Pounds. They are also very affordable. Even if they were pricey I'd still go here just bc of her and her staff. She made my 3 tooth extractions very pleasurable. I need partial dentures also and she is the cheapest by far for them ($1,500). She also uses numbing ge before the dreaded numbing shot. Also she didn't rush through my extractions. The 2nd time I went I needed more numbing up bc of a very sensitive tooth that needed pulled. She was patient with me. She had to of hit the right spot the last one with numbing bc I didn't feel a thing during the extraction. I'll try to update this review as my appointments come up.
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