Nicholas Miniotis

Nicholas Miniotis is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds a BS from Penn State University (1976) and a DDS from Temple University Dental School (1982). With a 30-year USAF career, he retired as a Colonel after serving in eleven assignments and completing advanced military training including Air War College. Dr. Miniotis has extensive clinical and educational experience, including roles as residency director in military dental programs and faculty at the Louisiana School of Dentistry. Currently, he teaches pre-clinical operative dentistry, directs refresher courses, and mentors students.

His professional accolades include ABGD diplomate status, Academy of General Dentistry Mastery, and leadership roles in dental accreditation and military advisory boards. He actively participates in Pitt Dental's Instrument Committee and clinical team leadership.

Research and clinical interests focus on operative and restorative dentistry, with an emphasis on training future dentists through hands-on instruction and structured residency programs.