Joanna Alrubie, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Joanna Alrubie, who serves patients in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

With over two decades of experience in the field of dentistry, Dr. Alrubie offers her patients exceptional care, empathy, and a gentle touch at Wexford Dental Arts. Her specialties include general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry coupled with pediatric and senior dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics. 

Located in Wexford, Pennsylvania, Wexford Dental Arts provides general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry services, which includes a comprehensive dental exam and cleaning, dental x-rays, composite fillings, porcelain crowns and veneers, dental implants, dentures, partials, and bridges, among many other dental services. Dr. Alrubie can help correct any cosmetic dental problems that a patient may have and even redesign their smile, so that they can smile with confidence.

A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry, Dr. Alrubie earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree in an interdisciplinary program that integrates “world-class academics” with clinical training, pioneering research, and innovation. She also earned an academic degree in Dental Medicine while living and working abroad. 

Each year, Dr. Alrubie participates in 50 hours of continuing education so that she can offer new insights, techniques, and solutions to her patient clientele. 

In addition, she remains an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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.

Born in southern France, as the daughter of a diplomat, Dr. Alrubie found herself traversing continents and living in six countries. She is now happy to call the North Hills home, where she is married and a mom to two children. Her hobbies include gourmet cooking and cultivating her passion for interior design.

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