Dr. Howard Mark Elson, D.M.D.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1306841408
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Dr. Howard Elson is a pediatric dentist serving McKeesport, PA, with over 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth and gums. He completed his dental degree at the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and then specialized in pediatric dentistry through a residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Elson is recognized as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and has received awards from the American Society of Dentistry for Children for his outstanding work. He stays active in his community as president of his local dental society and teaches future dentists as an associate clinical professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Elson is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping your child develop healthy, happy teeth for life.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Pediatric Dentistry Residency, Pittsburgh
- The College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (DMD, 1972)
- Queens College, New York City
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 06/15/2005
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- International College of Dentists (Fellow)
- Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania
- American Society of Dentistry for Children
Awards & Recognition
- United States Army commendations
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity award
- American Society of Dentistry for Children award
- Western Pennsylvania's funniest and best commentator (1988)
Beyond the Office
Local dental society president
Public relations director for the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania
Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Started the pediatric dental program at Southwestern Ambulatory Surgical Center
Staff appointment at Southwestern Ambulatory Surgical Center
KDKA Radio sports commentator (3-year stint)
Host of radio sports talk show
Born within walking distance of Yankee Stadium
Raised near Shea Stadium
Passionate about baseball
Worked as sports commentator on KDKA Radio
Hosted own radio sports talk show
Performs professional performances (musical/entertainment related based on 'The Dental Show')
Wife Robin is a CPA
Son Philip is play-by-play commentator for Arkansas Travelers (Los Angeles Angels AA affiliate)
Daughter Lauren teaches 3rd grade and coaches girls' basketball at Community Day School of Pittsburgh
Daughter married to Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at University of Pittsburgh
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