Michael J. Parenti

Dr. Michael J. Parenti is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine since January 2022. He previously served as a full-time Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at a Florida-based dental school's Erie outreach clinic (2015–2021), training fourth-year dental students. He also managed dental lab quality assurance and facilitated interprofessional education with medical and pharmacy students. Since May 2024, he serves as Erie, PA Site Coordinator for the Pitt Center for Continuing Dental Education.

Education:

• University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, DMD, 1983
• University of Pittsburgh, BS, 1980

Research & Professional Contributions: Focuses on clinical training, interprofessional collaboration, and advancing prosthodontic care. Notably, he has volunteered extensively at Mission of Mercy and Remote Area Medical clinics to provide free dental care to underserved populations.

Awards:

• FAGD (2018) and MAGD (2022) from AGD
• Fellow of the American College of Dentists (2020)
• ADA Survey Panel Volunteer

Community Engagement: Financial Secretary and Website Administrator at his church, and active member of the Erie Philharmonic Chorus.