Dr. Richard Gottlieb, a native of Pittsburgh, has maintained a private practice in Oakland for over 40 years. His primary areas of focus are general, implant, cosmetic and sports dentistry.
He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, where he went on to earn his dental degree in 1976. Following graduation, he completed two residency programs at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center and The Genesee Hospital. In 1978, he returned to Pittsburgh and began serving patients in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas.
Dr. Gottlieb has served as a clinical instructor at UPMC Montefiore Hospital and lecturer at Magee-Women’s Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. He currently serves on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ medical staff as the team dentist, and is a consultant for the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department. Each year since its inception in 2007, Dr. Gottlieb’s peers have named him one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Top Dentists.
He was honored by the Academy of Sports Dentistry to provide dental services to the 2016 United States Olympic Team, and served as dental consultant to the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, 2019 Division 1 NCAA Wrestling National Championship, and the 2024 Preseason Iron City Showdown Soccer match Liverpool FC vs Real Betis.
Dr. Gottlieb is a member of the:
Pennsylvania Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry
Academy of Sports Dentistry
The National Dental Practice Based Research Network