Daniel J. Rinchuse, D.M.D., M.S., M.D.S., Ph.D.

Professor and Program Director, Advanced Educational Program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

For 45 years Dr. Dan Rinchuse has been involved in clinical practice, orthodontic education and research.  He received his D.D.M., M.S. in pharmacology/physiology, M.D.S. in orthodontics and Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Pittsburgh. Before coming to Seton Hill University, Dr. Rinchuse served as professor of orthodontics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Department of Orthodontics for 34 years.  He has authored over 100 scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored the book, "Evidence-based Clinical Orthodontics" in 2012. In addition, he is an editorial consultant for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, The Angle Orthodontist, European Journal of Orthodontics and others. 

Alan M. Gibbs, D.D.S., Cert. Orthodontics

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Dr. Gibbs received his D.D.S. degree from New York University and his Certificate in Orthodontics from Columbia University.  He taught Interceptive Orthodontics and Growth Guidance at the North Shore University Hospital.  Additionally, he was part of the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial teams at both North Shore and Mt. Sinai Medical Center where he was an assistant clinical professor and was honored with an appointment to the Department of Plastic surgery. Dr. Gibbs combines his extensive academic knowledge with practical application from his many years of private practice

Beth A. Troy, D.M.D.

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics.

Dr. Beth Troy is a native of Latrobe, PA, and a graduate of Saint Vincent College. She earned her dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and a masters degree from the School of Public Health. Following dental school, Dr. Troy attended orthodontics residency at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. She enjoyed private practice in the South Hills of Pittsburgh from 2008-2024 and has been rated as a Pittsburgh Top Dentist 2011- 2024.

Dr. Troy is a member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania, American Association of Orthodontists, Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists, Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontists, and Western Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontists.
In addition, Dr. Troy is a fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. She has served the dental profession by being a Board Member and holding the offices of President of the Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania and President of The Ohio State University Orthodontic Alumni Association.

John M. Burnheimer, D.M.D.

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics.

Dr. Burnheimer graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine with his dental degree and West Virginia University with his orthodontic certificate. He maintained a private orthodontic practice for 30 years and supervised orthodontic resident training for over 10 years

Thomas Zullo, B.Ed., Ph.D.

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Biostatistics

Dr. Zullo's entire career has been spent in academics and research. In addition to his position at Seton Hill he is Professor Emeritus of Dental Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. He received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Biology from Duquesne University and his Ph.D. in research methodology from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Zullo has published over 100 articles and over 80 abstracts in peer-reviewed journals in the fields of dentistry, medicine, nursing and education.

Part-time Faculty

• Michael Bernard, D.D.S.
• Leonard Cyterski, D.M.D.
• Nathaniel Cole, D.M.D.
• Cullen Doyle, D.M.D.
• Robert Good II, D.M.D.
• Ronald Good, D.M.D.
• Bryan King, D.M.D.
• David Mayberry, D.M.D.
• Richard Ribarevski, D.M.D.
• Vincente Telles Da Silva, D.M.D.

Visiting and Adjunct Faculty

• S. Jay Bowman, D.M.D., M.D.S., ABO
• Lauren Sigler-Busch, D.D.S., M.S., Cert. Orthodontics
• Joseph Cillo, D.M.D., M.P.H.
• Mauro Cozzani, D.M.D., M.D.S.
• Francis Johns, D.M.D., M.D., Plastic Surgeon
• Ross E. Long, Jr., D.M.D., M.S., Ph.D., Cert. Orthodontics, ABO
• Peter Miles, B.DSc., M.D.S.
• James Noble, D.D.S., M.SC., FRCD (C)
• Angela S. Rinchuse, B.S., R.H.D., M.Ed.
• Sergio Valverde, D.D.S., Orthodontic Diploma, Orthodontic Specialty