Meet the Team at Robinson Township Smiles

Welcome to Robinson Township Smiles! Dr. Rupert and the entire team at Robinson Township Smiles is dedicated to meeting your needs and caring for you in the same way we would care for our own families. We provide exceptional, family-oriented dental care in a warm and relaxing environment. At RTS we are committed to providing the high-quality, personalized dental care that you and your family deserve. Having a healthy mouth and smile is a wonderful asset and we want you to enjoy it for a lifetime!

Ryan Rupert DMD

Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Dr. Ryan Rupert graduated from Keystone High School in Knox, PA. After high school, Dr. Rupert attended Washington & Jefferson College where he graduated cum laude and earned a Bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology.

Dr. Rupert’s interest in dentistry first arose because of extensive dental work he underwent while in high school and college. He wanted to bring his personal understanding to the field so he could help other people in the same situation.

“I was congenitally missing ten teeth, and I had to go through two rounds of braces and get six dental implants by my freshman year of college,” Dr. Rupert says. Although Dr. Rupert initially entertained the thought of becoming a medical doctor, one day, during a regular visit, his childhood dentist suggested he become a dentist and, as Dr. Rupert says, “a light went on.” He began shadowing his dentist to learn more about the field and soon knew it was his calling.

His excellent performance as an undergraduate student allowed him to earn a professional dental scholarship to the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine. Dr. Rupert earned his DMD and received the Gilbert N. Robin Continuing Education Scholarship Award which is presented to “a graduating student who has demonstrated dedication in the quest for continuing professional excellence.”

Following his schooling, Dr. Rupert completed an elective one year General Practice Residency at Allegheny General to further his knowledge and skills prior to entering private practice.

Despite the enormity of running his own practice, Dr. Rupert has not sacrificed continuing education. His pursuit of dental excellence has led to him to be recognized with his FAGD, a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, which requires three years of AGD membership and more than 500 hours of continuing education. Only seven percent of all dentists attain this recognition.

On a personal note, Dr. Rupert and his wife have been married since August of 2013. They have 3 beautiful children; a daughter Emery, born in 2016, a son Penn born in 2019, and another daughter Linden born in 2021. In his free time Dr. Rupert enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, golfing, and being a fan of Pittsburgh Sports.

Shannan

Shannan was born and raised in Toronto, OH. Her interest in the dental field stems from her aunt who worked at her dental office growing up. Shannan received her degree in dental hygiene from West Liberty University in 2021. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and making a difference in their oral health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jason and son Gatlin.

Favorite Color: Rose Gold/Pink
Favorite Vacation Spot: The Bahamas
How long have you worked for Dr Rupert: 4 months
Position in the office: Dental Hygienist
Favorite Food: Pizza
Hobbies: Riding, Kayaking, Outdoors Things

Alayna

Alayna was born in Bethlehem, PA but moved all over PA when growing up. She obtained her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2000 from The University of Pittsburgh. She went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Health Management. She resides in Coraopolis, PA with her husband, Will, and their two dogs, Cooper and Lou.

Favorite Color; Aqua
Favorite Vacation Spot: Lake Tahoe
How long have you worked for Dr Rupert: 10 years
Position in the office: Dental Hygienist
Favorite Food: Chicken Parm
Hobbies: working out

Stephanie "Phannie"

Stephanie “Phannie” was born and raised in East Liverpool, OH and still lives there with her husband, children, and dogs. Steph quickly fell in love with the dental field when she was trained on site here at RTS back in 2019. She enjoys helping patients love their smiles and understand the importance of dental health. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family and two dogs, and likes to travel.

Favorite Color: Sage Green, Purple, Pink
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere with a beach or mountains
How long have you worked for Dr Rupert: 4.5 years
Position in the office: Dental Assistant
Favorite Food: Mexican
Hobbies: spending time with family, shopping, traveling

Brittany

Brittany was born and raised in Washington, PA where she still currently resides. She started at Robinson Township Smiles as a dental assistant, and enjoyed the hands-on aspect of being chairside with her patients. After a year and a half, she transitioned up front as the office manager. She enjoys building relationships with patients and watching them become confident in their smiles. Outside of work, she enjoys shopping and traveling. She also loves spending time with her boyfriend, Tyler, her 4 dogs, Norman, Jaxx, Henry, and Louis, and her cat Cheeto. She has a big heart for animals!

Favorite color: Black, Red
Favorite Vacation Spot: The Bahamas, Nashville
How long have you worked for Dr. Rupert: 3.5 years
Position in the office: Office Manager
Favorite Food: Seafood
Hobbies: Shopping, traveling, sporting events, crafting

Alexandra

Meet Alexandra, a dedicated dental hygienist with a passion for oral health. Born and raised in the south hills of Pittsburgh, Alex has been fine-tuning smiles for almost a decade. Her interest in dentistry was peaked by her childhood dentist and dental hygienist who always provided a great experience. Alex enjoys working with patients one on one to improve and maintain their dental health. Outside of the clinic, you might catch Alex performing a jazzy tap solo to an empty audience, painting very mediocre art, or building a comically large volcano out of paper mâché.

Favorite Color: Green
How long have you worked for Dr. Rupert: 4.5 years
Position in the office: Dental Hygienist
Favorite Food: stuffed olives, pickled garlic
Hobbies: painting, cooking, puzzling, fishing
Favorite Song: Crimson and Clover – Tommy James and the Shondells

Anna

Anna was born and raised in Steubenville, OH and currently resides in Clinton, PA with her fiancé Daniel and their 6-year-old Cavapoo Ginger. She has been a front desk administrator for 2 years with Robinson Township Smiles. Her background in Special Education helps foster the relationships and communication she has while interacting with patients at the front desk. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends in her spare time. She also likes trying new restaurants, traveling, and enjoying the little things. Anna enjoys tennis, volunteering, spending time with her nieces, and baking with her church.

Favorite Color: Pink, Neutrals
Favorite Vacation Spot: Arizona, Chicago
Favorite Food: Mediterranean or Italian

Stephanie "Scoop"

Stephanie “Scoop” was born and raised in Beaver County. She went to the University of Pittsburgh where she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. She also has her bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, and she is licensed to administer local anesthesia. Stephanie loves working with people, and educating patients with their dental health. She enjoys, and loves her work family at Dr. Rupert’s! We are a great team! In her free time, she loves spending time with her two girls, Aaliyah and Angelina, family, and friends.

Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere the sun is shining and where there is a beach
How long have you worked for Dr. Rupert: 6 years
Position in the office: Dental Hygienist
Favorite Food: Pasta
Hobbies: Spending time with my girls any chance I get. Listening to music, shopping, and being with friends and family