Our Team

Dr. Johnson completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the prestigious University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She then completed the renowned General Practice Residency program at the Veteran Affairs Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she received exceptional training under the guidance of leading dental experts. Dr. Johnson's advanced training includes crown and bridge, root canal therapy, the pinhole technique, implants, as well as cosmetic and restorative dental treatments.

Dr. Johnson has furthered her education by attending the Pankey Institute, where she studied and treated TMJ and occlusion to provide each patient with long-lasting and functional care. She has also trained with Frank Spear at the Spear Institute in cosmetics and comprehensive restorative dentistry and is a member of the local Spear Study Club.

Recently appointed as a Partner at South Hills Dental Arts, Dr. Johnson now leads alongside Dr. Crandall, ensuring that their patients receive extraordinary care for years to come.

Dr. Yousef graduated with high honors from dental school, which led her to be selected for a two-year hospital-based general practice residency program at Western Reserve Health in Ohio. During her residency, she received comprehensive training in a broad range of dental procedures, including pre-prosthetic, bone grafting and implant surgeries, sleep apnea, and cosmetic treatments.

Driven by a desire to provide patients with cutting-edge care, Dr. Yousef went through advanced implant and orthodontics training. This led her to achieve several prestigious accolades, including American Academy of Implant Dentistry Associate Fellowship, the International Association of Orthodontics Active Status, and the Academy of General Dentistry Fellowship. In addition to being a certified Invisalign provider, Dr. Yousef specializes in traditional wire braces and fast braces. Dr. Yousef is well-versed in TMJ, occlusal therapy, and aesthetic dentistry, having received comprehensive training by the Dawson Academy. She is also certified by the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics to offer Botox and dermal fillers.

After practicing in Florida and Ohio, Dr. Yousef and her husband, a native of Upper St. Clair, moved back to their hometown in 2017. Since then, she has been a proud member of the South Hills Dental Arts team.

Outside of work, Dr. Yousef loves to spend time with her husband and three sons, explore new places together, and try new recipes. She is dedicated to serving her community and is eager to provide the best possible dental care to all her patients at South Hills Dental Arts.

Dr. Crandall graduated from Upper St. Clair High School and completed his BS degree in Pre-Medicine at Pennsylvania State University where he was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honorary Society. He received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine in 1983.

His first practice was opened in Cranberry Township in 1984, followed by his Upper St. Clair location in 1985. In 1990 he received his training for placement of Dental Implants, studying under Dr. Jack Hahn. He then completed course work with Dr. Frank Spears at the Seattle Institute where he trained in cosmetics and complex restorative dentistry. From 1995 through 1999 he attended the Pankey Institute in Florida where he learned in detail about occlusal disease and how the teeth can function in harmony with the jaw joints to help people suffering with Tmj problems.

After years of commuting, he sold his Cranberry office in 2001 and practices solely in his Upper St. Clair location. In his pursuit of excellence, he has continued to take additional course work on complex restorative dentistry in all of it’s aspects. He considers himself to be a lifelong student in the pursuit of excellence. In 2004 he added his certification in providing Invisalign® treatment and Cerec restorations. In 2016 he got certified for Pinhole Rejuvenation.

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Originally from Canada, Dr. Furmah graduated with honors from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She was subsequently selected for a prestigious one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. This residency provided her extensive training in implant surgeries, full-mouth rehabilitation, and cosmetic therapy. Dr. Furmah's advanced skills encompass crown and bridge work, digital dentistry, root canal therapy, implants, and a wide range of cosmetic and restorative dental treatments.

Dr. Furmah is dedicated to lifelong learning and professional growth. As an active member of the Member Relations Committee with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she remains at the forefront of dental innovation and cutting-edge techniques.

In her leisure time, Dr. Furmah enjoys hiking and is a self-proclaimed “music nerd”. She is committed to delivering personalized and compassionate care to her patients and is thrilled to have recently relocated to Pittsburgh. With her extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to her profession, Dr. Furmah is devoted to helping you achieve your healthiest and most radiant smile.