Dr. Chelsea Thompson, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Chelsea Thompson, who serves patients in Pennsylvania.

A top professional in the field of dentistry, Dr. Thompson works at DePaoli Dentistry. She operates out of the offices in Aspinwall and Gibsonia, Pennsylvania.

Placing special focus on diagnosing oral diseases and conditions, she provides corresponding care and advice. She is also competent in advising patients regarding preventative dental care and the causes and treatments of dental problems.

Providing a lifetime of happy smiles, DePaoli Dentistry offers a variety of services, including fillings, bonding, sealants, non-surgical gum treatments, X-rays, crowns, dentures, implants, bridges, and root canal treatment.

A lifelong western Pennsylvania resident, Dr. Thompson received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.

Thereafter, she completed a hospital-based dental residency at Allegheny General Hospital where she gained invaluable experience in oral and systemic care across numerous disciplines.

Continuously advancing her efforts, Dr. Thompson is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Student Dental Association.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries, create beautiful smiles, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

When she is not serving and advocating for her patients, Dr. Thompson enjoys reading, traveling, golfing, DIY projects, and cheering on the Steelers.

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