Dr. Michael Dobos is an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry/Comprehensive Care and presently teaches first- and second-year dental students in multiple simulation clinical courses.
Dr. Dobos graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1979 and completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Ill., in 1980. In the summer of 1980, he established a solo dental practice in Bethel Park, Pa., and practiced there for 25 years. From 1981-1993 Dr. Dobos was a part-time clinical instructor at Pitt in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. He received a fellowship award from the Academy of General Dentistry in July 1998. In 2002, Dr. Dobos returned to teaching and was hired as a full-time assistant professor at Pitt in 2006. He was the chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry/Comprehensive Care for 9 years until his semi-retirement in 2020.
Dr. Dobos presently is a trustee of the Bethel Park Community Foundation which underwrites grants for civic projects in the community. He served on the committee reviewing the Home Rule Charter for Bethel Park, is a member of the Pastoral Parish Council at his church and was a PIAA football official for the 38 years.