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Lawrence L Mauro DMD, FAGD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Lawrence Mauro is a dental professional and educator with over two decades of clinical and leadership experience. He earned his DMD degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He later completed a General Practice Residency at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Committed to continuous growth, he furthered his education with an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz School of Business, with micro-credentials in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Leadership. Throughout his career, Dr. Mauro has combined his expertise in clinical dentistry with strategic business acumen to enhance patient care and practice management.

Dr. Mauro was the Founder and CEO of North Hills Family Dental, where he successfully led a team of over 20 team members providing exceptional dental care in McCandless, Pa.  After affiliating his practice with a DSO, his leadership continued as the Lead Dentist, mentoring associate doctors and driving operational improvements. Beyond private practice, he has a passion for education, serving as a Clinical Faculty Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where he trains future dentists in comprehensive restorative and prosthodontic procedures.

Dr. Mauro is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and, as a lifelong learner, is dedicated to continuing education. His commitment to service extends beyond the clinic, as he volunteers in underserved communities and participates in university outreach initiatives. With expertise in dental office acquisitions, business strategy, innovation, and advanced clinical care, Dr. Mauro’s passion is to profoundly impact the dental profession and the next generation of practitioners.

 

 

Education & Training
Washington & Jefferson College B.A. Biology, 1995-1999
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine DMD, 1999-2003
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in association with UPMC, GPR Certificate, 2003-2004
University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business, MBA with Micro-Credentials in Leading People in Organizations and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2020-2023
Awards
Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
Dean’s List, University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business
Pittsburgh’s Top Dentists, Pittsburgh Magazine

Administrative

Rita Rose Dreucci
412-648-8651
rrm17@pitt.edu