Meet the Team

Courtney P. Uselton, DMD

Dr. Uselton grew up in Midway, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. While at the university, she was an active member of the Chi Omega Fraternity. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, where she was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon honors fraternity. She earned her certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Florida in Naples. She is board-certified in her field, making her a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

She is a part-time clinical associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active board member of the Pitt Dental Alumni Association.

Her associations include the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentists and College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Her publications include Fluoridated Community Water Knowledge and Opinion Among Hispanic Parents in Southwest Florida and Corpus Callosum Shape is Altered in Individuals with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate.

Outside of the office, Dr. Uselton loves to cook, garden and stay active with her family. She resides in North Strabane township with her husband, two sons, and two yorkie-poos.

Richard Ruffalo, DMD

After almost 50 years of pediatric dentistry, Dr. Ruffalo has retired. He plans to spend time with his family and grandchildren. We will miss him here at the office but wish him all the happiness in his next chapter.

Gail Kim, DMD
Dr. Kim grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a biological sciences degree in 2012. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine in 2016 where she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.

She received her pediatric dental certificate and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Dentistry. Her master’s thesis was on the impact of sensory adapted dental environment on children with developmental disabilities. She is a part-time clinical associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in the Center for Patients with Special Needs.

Dr. Kim’s work has been inspired by long years of interacting with children with disabilities, working as a recreational assistant at a rehabilitation center, and volunteering at the Special Olympic Games. She enjoys pencil drawing and watercolor painting. She also enjoys cooking, hiking and traveling. She is excited to return to her hometown and to serve this wonderful community.

Associations:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Northeastern Society of Pediatric Dentists

Kasey Gentilin, DMD

Dr. Kasey Gentilin grew up in Charleston, WV. She graduated from the honors college at West Virginia University with a degree in biochemistry. She then attended West Virginia University School of Dentistry, where she was active in the American Student Dental Association and completed research in tobacco cessation programs.

Dr. Gentilin has worked in public health for the past ten years. She has gone on mission trips to Guatemala and Belize, and has worked in rural areas of West Virginia and Pennsylvania providing treatment in underserved areas and educating students and parents on the importance of oral health. While her degree is in general dentistry, she has always loved working with pediatric patients.

At home Dr. Gentilin enjoys baking, knitting, reading, and spending time with her husband, two children, two cats, and bearded dragon.

Jennifer Waters, DMD

Dr. Jennifer Waters is a board-certified pediatric dentist in the Pittsburgh area. She completed her undergraduate and dental school training at the University of Florida. After practicing as a general dentist in both public health and private practice for five years, she obtained her master of science in dentistry and completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her clinical interests include behavior management and treating patients with special needs. Dr. Waters is also the clinical director for Special Smiles for the Western Pennsylvania region of Special Olympics.

She spends a lot of her free time volunteering and coaching for Special Olympics as well. Outside of work and volunteering, Dr. Waters enjoys spending time with family and her two dogs, Eli and Madge. She also enjoys cooking, volunteering, and spending time with friends.