One Shadyside office. One honest number, every time.
Every Way We Care for Pittsburgh Smiles, in One Place
From a same-day emergency to a full smile makeover, Dr. Frederick Sams has spent 30+ years treating exactly what brought you here. Find your specific need below — every page has its own real number, posted before you ever open your mouth.
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Pitt School of Dental Medicine
DMD, plus 11 years as Associate Clinical Professor
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30+ Years in Pittsburgh
5732 Ellsworth Ave, Shadyside
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Weekdays + Weekends
Same-day emergency visits
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You Pay Us Directly, Always
Courtesy claim filing so most PPO plans reimburse you
Something hurts right now?
Emergency & Urgent Care
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Emergency Dentistry
Same-day visits, weekends too — toothaches, breaks, and lost crowns.
Learn more → 🦷Tooth Extractions & Wisdom Teeth
Simple and wisdom tooth extractions, chairside with Dr. Sams.
Learn more → 🔧Root Canals
Flat-priced no matter the canal count, performed chairside.
Learn more → Missing, damaged, or worn-down teeth
Restorative & Tooth Replacement
Keeping ahead of problems
Preventive Care & Gum Health
Loving what you see in the mirror
Cosmetic Dentistry
The part nobody explains
Pricing, Payment & Insurance
Every Dental Service We Offer in Pittsburgh
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Questions About Our Services, Answered
What dental services does Pittsburgh Dentistry offer?
Nearly everything, under one roof: emergency care, general and preventive dentistry, root canals and extractions, dental implants and dentures, fillings and crowns, gum disease treatment, and cosmetic dentistry including whitening and veneers. Whatever brought you here, there's a real page and a real number waiting above.
Is Pittsburgh Dentistry taking new patients?
Yes — happily. Most new patients are seen within 24 hours of their first call, including weekend appointments. Call 412-912-4182 or request your dental care quote above, and we'll find the time that fits you.
Do I need to know exactly what I need before I call?
Not at all. Tell us what's going on — even just "something feels off" — and we'll help you figure out the right next step. That's what the exam is for.
Do you take my dental insurance?
We're an out-of-network practice, so every patient pays us directly at the time of service — the same posted price for everyone. As a courtesy, we then submit your paid receipt to your insurer on your behalf, and most PPO plans reimburse a portion straight to you.
What if I don't have dental insurance?
Then our posted price is simply your number. No network math, no pre-authorization delays. Cherry monthly payment plans work exactly the same whether you're insured or not.
Is Dr. Sams a specialist?
Dr. Sams is a general dentist with over three decades of experience, and former Pitt clinical faculty. He handles most root canals, extractions, and implant cases chairside — which is why many patients never need a second office. When a specialist genuinely is the better fit, he'll tell you and point you to the right one.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, through Cherry, including 0% APR options for many patients. Most patients are approved in minutes with no impact to explore. Every Cherry checkout total includes one consistent amount covering the plan — see our Real Value & Insurance Guide for the exact number on your treatment.
P.S. Not sure which page above is actually yours? That's exactly what a phone call is for. Tell us what's going on — even in one sentence — and we'll point you to the right care and the right number, no guessing required.
Call 412-912-4182 — or fill out the form below.
Your next easy step
Request Your Personal Dental Care Quote
Tell us what's going on. We'll come back with a clear plan and your real number — the posted price you'll pay us directly, plus, if you carry insurance, what you can expect back afterward.
📘 Unlocks instantly: The Pittsburgh Patient's Real Value & Insurance Guide + the one-page Quick Value GuidePittsburgh Dentistry Quote Form
🔒 Your details stay private and go only to our front desk. We reply the same business day.
Rather talk it through? Call 412-912-4182 .
Rather talk it through? Call 412-912-4182 .