Dr. Silberg opened his practice in July of 1980, and named it The Silberg Center of Dental Science. The original office was located in the Robinson Professional Building. As a newly graduated specialist, Dr. Silberg built his practice around his chosen specialty of periodontics.

Dr. Silberg felt that by creating a new practice, rather than purchasing an existing one, he would have the opportunity to implement his unique philosophy and vision of healthcare. Thus, with 0 patients of record, Dr. Silberg began his practice that has now grown into what it is today.

The early years were difficult with the 1980s economy in recession. The Pittsburgh area suffered greatly as many of our steel mills closed. Through Dr. Silbergs tireless efforts and his commitment to excellence, the practice continued to grow.

By the mid-1980s it was apparent that the office space was too small and there was no room for expansion. The Tower View office building was being built across the street and the decision was made to move to a larger office suite to better serve our patients.

Dr. Silberg designed a new space, and in September of 1987, he moved across the street to the Tower View building at 6200 Steubenville Pike. The building is named Tower View because of the adjacent township water tower, which is in plain view.

Between 1984 and 1985, the dental implant field went through a radical redesign. Dr. Silberg began to study the new dental implant technology and believed that it was a safe and effective treatment. He then began to obtain the necessary training that was needed to be able to place implants for his patients. He placed his first implants in 1984. A gentleman named Romano received them, and the implants are still in place and functioning to this day! In the years since Dr. Silberg has seen the incredible benefits that dental implants provide and has now restricted his practice to implant dentistry and periodontics.

Dr. Katherine Roll is board certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. Originally from Pittsburgh, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Cornell University, and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Rutgers University. She then went on to complete a residency program in Periodontal Plastic and Dental Implant Surgery at the prestigious University of Washington in Seattle, one of the countrys most selective residency programs. While at the University of Washington, Dr. Roll earned her certificate in periodontics, a Master of Science degree and certification in IV sedation.

Dr. Rolls residency training focused extensively on comprehensive, full mouth rehabilitative care, and interdisciplinary treatment. She became very skilled in various cosmetic surgeries including gum reconstruction, dental implant surgery (including full mouth teeth-in-a day), bone and sinus reconstruction, periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO), and other periodontal plastic surgery procedures.

Dr. Roll has lectured nationally and internationally on her clinical work and research. A few of her speaking engagements have included the 2022 West Virginia Dental Association Annual Meeting, the 2020 and the 2018 American Academy of Periodontology Annual Meetings, the 2019 Academy of Osseointegration Annual Meeting. In 2018, she was awarded the prestigious Balint Orban Memorial Award, by the American Academy of Periodontology for her research on dental implant treatment in Type II Diabetics. She was also awarded Best Oral Clinical Research Presentation by the Academy of Osseointegration in 2019.

Dr. Roll has been selected by her peers for the Top Periodontist in Pittsburgh Award. She prides herself on honesty, integrity, and delivering the highest quality of care to her patients. To provide the best patient care, she participates in extensive continuing education in both surgical and non-surgical treatments, and maintains active memberships in several professional associations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration (where she is also a research committee member), the American Dental Association, and the Seattle Study Club (where she serves as club director). She is also an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where she teaches periodontics and implantology to dental students and residents. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, running, skiing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Roll KL, Latimer JM, Daubert DM, Zhang H, Shalev T; ABCD study collaborators, Wolff LF, Kotsakis GA. Clinical performance of hydrophilic, titanium-zirconium dental implants in patients with well-controlled and poorly-controlled type 2 diabetes: One-Year results of a dual-center prospective cohort study. J Periodontol. 2021 Nov 5. doi: 10.1002/JPER.21-0015. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34738235.

When Im not practicing, I share my experience and insight with fellow dentists. I have always loved to teach and share knowledge, which is why I formed the Discovery Study Club in 1994. The Discovery Study Club is part of an international network of study clubs for dentists and other dental specialists. As the founder and director of the Discovery Study Club, my mission is to promote continuing education and training for member dentists, and their teams, to give us a forum to work together, share knowledge, study, learn new technology, and gain information for better ways of planning treatments for our patients. The most rewarding aspect of directing a club like this is that I get to work and study with fellow doctors who all share common values of commitment, excellence, and integrity.

I have also lectured extensively on dental implants and periodontics at a variety of universities, dental associations and societies, such as the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital Dental Department, Childrens Hospital Pediatric Residents, The Three Rivers Dental Meeting, and even the Pittsburgh Zoo, where I served as a special adviser.

Between 1984 and 1985 the dental implant field went through a radical redesign. Dr. Silberg began to study the new dental implant technology and believed that it was safe and effective treatment. He then began to obtain the necessary training that was needed to be able to place implants for his patients. He placed his first implants in 1984. A gentleman named Romano received them, and the implants are still in place and functioning to this day! In the years since, Dr. Silberg has seen the incredible benefits that these implants provide, and has now restricted his practice to implant dentistry and periodontics.