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Dr. Richard J. Dahar


834 California Avenue
Avalon, PA 15202-2706
(412) 766-5016
208 W. Newcastle St.
Zelienople, PA 16063
(724) 452-4010

Dr Richard J Dahar

Dr. Dahar

Meet Dr. Dahar

Dr. Richard Dahar was born and raised in Dillonvale, OH. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1968. At Waynesburg, he was an All-American running back on a national championship football team. Dr. Dahar received his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 1972, and completed two years of orthodontic education at the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. Dr. Dahar was recently named by Pittsburgh Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Dentists in Pittsburgh."

Professional Affiliations

  • Board certified, American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Pennsylvania Dental Association
  • Western Pennsylvania State Society of Orthodontists
  • Great Lakes Society of Orthodontics
  • Pennsylvania State Society of Orthodontics
  • Downtown Pittsburgh Dental Society, Past President and Director
  • American Lingual Orthodontic Association, Founding Member and Treasurer

Outside the Office

Dr. Dahar and his wife, Lorraine, live in Gibsonia and have three children. Julie is a teacher and a mother to four beautiful children, Eric graduated with his master’s degree in art and is currently working in Pittsburgh, and Gena is a teacher and a mother to two young children. In addition to his love of golf, Dr. Dahar also enjoys skiing with his family. Dr. Dahar is active in the community, and serves on the board of the Deer Valley YMCA Camp. He happily supports many local youth sports programs, area schools, and community sponsored programs.

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