Meet Dr. Richard Covatto

Center Township, PA Dentist, Dr. Richard Covatto was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Covatto attended the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to study Dentistry at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA. After graduating, Dr. Richard Covatto completed a General Practice residency Program at Bryn Mawr Hospital and soon began working in the Philadelphia area. His first years involved working in a successful and fast paced group practice excelling in general dentistry. He remained there for four years.

Dr. Covatto met his future wife Roseann in his studies at the University of Pittsburgh and they are now celebrating nearly 32 years of marriage! Dr. Covatto moved back to Pittsburgh in 1992 and opened his current practice at 3572 Brodhead Road, Monaca, PA 15061. Dr. Richard Covatto is passionate about keeping up with latest developments in dental practices and technology. His continuing education has included credits in soft tissue laser therapy and dental implant placement and restoration. Dr. Covatto also participates regularly in several study clubs that deal with a comprehensive team approach to patient care. In 2014, Dr. Covatto invested in the breakthrough CEREC System, which enables him to create and insert dental crowns and veneers for the patient within one single visit. He enjoys applying the use of advanced technology, like the CEREC System and the Planmeca 3D Imaging System, to cases of implant, orthodontics, endodontics, and rehabilitative dentistry. Dr. Richard Covatto engages a team approach in providing top level services to his patients, whom he considers family.

• American Dental Association
• Pennsylvania Dental Association
• Dental Society of Western PA
• Beaver Valley Dental Society

Starting June 13th our family is growing!! We are proud to offer an extraordinary dental team comprised of Richard Covatto and Carolyn Simpson Molzahn. These doctors share a philosophy of care to help patients achieve lifelong dental health and tooth preservation through utilizing the latest advances in dental restorations, implant placement and TMJ therapy. Our office utilizes and produces the industry's highest quality on-site fabrication of all-porcelain CEREC restorations. We use 3D radiographic imaging for digital implant planning and guided implant placement which allows for the highest success rate and most predictable results when it comes to implant integration and restoration. Having a team a dental team in place that is able to treat your most basic needs such as cleanings and maintenance and extending all the way to complex full mouth restorations makes Covatto Family Dentistry your premier practice of choice.

Meet Dr. Carolyn Molzahn

Dr. Carolyn Molzahn, Carolyn Molzahn, DDS, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. Her father is a native of the greater Pittsburgh area. She attended Denison University for her undergraduate education, where she played collegiate basketball and earned a B.S. in Biology. She graduated from dental school at The Ohio State University. After dental school, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program from the Veterans Affairs hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She then entered into general dentistry at a private practice near Cincinnati. Since joining Covatto Family Dentistry in June 2017, Dr. M. has truly loved being a part of the team! Her favorite types of procedures are CEREC crowns, esthetic dentistry, root canals, and implants. She loves helping patients throughout every aspect of their dental care.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. M loves spending time with her husband and their crazy cat Zeke. Her two favorite sports teams are the Buckeyes and the Steelers. She also enjoys running, cooking, and traveling!