Dan Frankel sent a letter to UPMC leadership due to the impending closure of UPMC's Montefiore dental center. This week, a spokesperson for the health network confirmed that care will be transitioned.

“Dr. Humar saved my life,” said Dockins, 22, through tears as she stood inside UPMC Montefiore in Oakland. “He is the best at this. I am grateful for every day and every minute of life.

Four more locations will partake in the partnership. UPMC Presbyterian UPMC Montefiore UPMC Passavant UPMC Hamot (Erie) The program will also find ways to identify veterans not found in the VA ...