Meet Our Doctors

Thomas Matanzo, DDS

After graduating in 1981 from the University of Steubenville, Dr. Matanzo went on to graduate in 1985 from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, where he served at as student government president. After graduation, he returned to Steubenville to enter practice with his father-in-law, Dr. John Irvin.  In 1988, he started his own practice next door to Dr. Irvin, where he has continued to care for the dental needs of his patients for 40 years.

Over the years, he has been very active in the local community. He served on various school boards, agencies and programs, including Give Kids a Smile and the Board of Advisors of Franciscan University.

He has also been very active in his profession by serving on many positions within the Eastern Ohio Dental Society, the American Dental Association, and the Ohio Dental Association where he served as President. Additionally, he has been honored for membership in The American College of Dentists.

He and his wife Beth (Irvin) have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

Joseph Pierro, DMD

Dr. Pierro was born and raised in Steubenville, OH. He excelled in both sports and the classroom; graduating as Salutatorian from Steubenville High School in 2012.
After high school, he attended Ohio State University. Graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2016 with a BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Following college, he went on to attend and graduate from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 2021. While in dental school, Dr. Pierro was awarded the Health Professions Scholarship Program with the United States Army; serving three years of active duty as a Captain/General Dentist at Fort Bliss in El Paso Texas. 
During his time in El Paso, Dr. Pierro worked off post at a pediatric practice where he educated, diagnosed and treated children in Texas and New Mexico. He also has training in various fields within dentistry including the field of digital dentistry.
Dr. Pierro is licensed in Ohio, West Virginia and Texas. He currently is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, Eastern Ohio Dental Society and the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
Dr. Pierro is excited to have returned to his hometown and provide care and compassion to the families of the Ohio Valley. He is the son of Anthony and Gina Pierro and brother to Anthony, Bryan and Gino. 
In his spare time he enjoys fitness, sporting events, concerts and hanging out with his family, friends and dog, Happi.