About Us
Meet the Staff
Terri
Terri is the Office Coordinator and is a great asset to us because of her almost 20 years in the dental profession. She will be the smiling face that greets you when you enter The Silberg Center for Dental Science. Her goal is to make you feel comfortable and “right at home”.
Terri left behind sunny Florida and moved to Pittsburgh 8 years ago with her husband and 4 children. In her spare time Terri loves working out and managing her busy family.
Marisa
Marisa, our Office Manager, was born and raised here in the Pittsburgh area. She attended Community College and the University of Pittsburgh where she majored in Business.
She has over 12 years of experience in the dental field, and is familiar with insurances as well as financing. She will be more than happy to assist you with navigating the financial methods needed to achieve your dental goals.
Marisa has close family and friends, and in her leisure time works with horses and spends time with her 2 rowdy French Bulldogs.
Pam
Pamela Krause began her career in the dental field 15 years ago in a Prosthodontist’s specialty practice. She has since then also worked in general and restorative dentistry. She received her Dental Assistant certification in March 1987. In February 1991 she received a Certified Dental Radiology certification. In November 1999 she joined Dr. Silberg’s staff. She currently functions as Dr. Silberg’s surgical assistant. Patient’s know Pam for her warmth and gentility.
While not working, Pamela belongs to the Pittsburgh Ski Club. She also enjoys golfing, working out and spending time with family and friends.
Betsy
Betsy Franz has been involved in dentistry for over 20 years. She began her career as a dental assistant, after graduating from a small dental assisting school in the Pittsburgh Area. She worked with a general dentist for several years until she discovered that dental hygiene was her passion. The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine accepted Betsy into their Dental Hygiene Program in 1985. While attending Pitt, she became the President of the Student Dental Hygiene Association. In 1988, she graduated with a BS in Dental Hygiene Education. She has been practicing dental hygiene for over 16 years. “I enjoy working with my hands and helping people learn more about their teeth. Dental Hygiene is a great career for me.”
“In September 2002, I joined Dr. Silberg’s dental team. Dr. Silberg has provided me with a wonderful career with state of the art dental equipment and the latest dental education and techniques! Our dental hygiene department is very unique. I have a wonderful opportunity to provide the best dental hygiene care in the world. With the newest piece of equipment added to our arsenal, we can use the Perioscope to see under the gum line to help eliminate disease and create health. This is a great alternative to other forms of periodontal therapy. We take pride in providing state of the art care to our patients.”
Lisa
Lisa is our Professional Relations Coordinator. Her main functions include coordinating all of the professional relations with our referring offices, and she manages all of the logistics for the Discovery Study Club.
Lisa previously worked for UPMC Development Office and FORE Systems in customer relations.
In Lisa’s spare time, she drives her kids to all of their activities as well as volunteering at their school. Her favorite food is milk chocolate and she loves all kinds of music! Lisa resides in Sewickley with her husband and two children.
Derick
Derick is our Implant Treatment Coordinator. His main roles involve coordinating all of the events and communications that need to occur with our implant patients and their referring offices during implant therapy.
Derick was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He moved to Pittsburgh in 2004 to pursue his education with the University of Pittsburgh. He began his career in the dental field in 2007 as a surgical assistant and joined The Silberg Center for Dental Science in 2010. Derick prides himself on building long lasting patient relationships, while easing them through their treatment. He makes himself accessible to our patients to help educate them about the benefits of dental implants and offers genuine care for their dental needs.
When not in the office, Derick enjoys attending Pitt football games, skiing, and traveling. Being from Buffalo, his favorite food is chicken wings and he is often heard singing a song from his ride into the office!
Holly
Holly has been in Dentistry since 2005 and is a Graduate of West Liberty University School of Hygiene. It has always been a passion and a career goal of hers to be involved in dental hygiene to help her patients improve both their dental and overall health.
Holly was raised in Bloomingdale Ohio with a very close family of which she is the youngest of four children. She is also the proud Aunt to her very first Nephew! She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and she loves to watch movies.