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A Strong Educational Background
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Dr. Wintner is
"Board Certified"
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Temple University
Orthodontics Specialty Degree, 1980 Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.D.), 1980
University of Pittsburgh
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), 1978 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 1974
McKeesport Area High School McKeesport, PA 1970
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Only one in three Orthodontists in the USA are "Board Certified" which is an attainment beyond a professional degree earned at a University.
What does this mean?

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An Experienced Practitioner
- Private practice of orthodontics since 1980 - present
- Associate in Private practice of general dentistry 1980-1987
- Private practice of general dentistry 1978-1980 in Philadelphia
Faculty Appointment
- Clinical Assistant Professor West Virginia University since 2018 - present
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Honorary Awards
- Named a "Top Dentist," Pittsburgh Magazine
- Reader's Choice Award, "Dentist/Orthodontist Category," Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
- Honorary recertification of Diplomate status (voluntary) American Board of Orthodontics.
- Chosen by the American Board of Orthodontics to present selected cases at an annual international meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists in Anaheim, CA
- Service Award, American Student Dental Association, University of Pittsburgh
- Fraternalism Award, Alpha Omega Fraternity Omicron Chapter
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Publications
Dr. Wintner has been published in the two leading Orthodontic journals circulated worldwide and an orthodontic journal in Poland.
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Presentations
- Clinical presentation, annual international meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists, Philadelphia, PA
- Lecturer, Temple University School of Dentistry
- Guest lecturer at orthodontic seminars
- Presenter of orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning seminars for general dentists in the Pittsburgh area
- "Applied Physics in Orthodontics”, Mt. Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh, PA January, 2016
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Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony
- Extensive experience with orthodontic and dental malpractice litigation
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Active in Professional Organizations
- College of Diplomates, American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Great Lakes Society of Orthodontists
- Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Society
- Dental Society of Western Pennsylvania
- Temple University Orthodontic Alumni Association
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity
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Community Involvement
- Consultant, UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) Health Plan, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Advisory Committee, UPMC Dental Advantage dental plan
- Consultant, Avesis Inc., insurance company
- Advisory Committee, Median School of Allied Health Careers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Participant in science fairs at local schools
- Sponsorship of various community programs
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