Dr. Michael F. Hnat, DMD, DABDSM,DABCDSM, FAACP

Dental practices in McMurray aren’t always easy to distinguish—unless you’re looking for a specialist with credentials that span sleep medicine and complex restorative work. This office handles everything from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy to oral appliance treatment for sleep apnea, bridging the gap between general dentistry and sleep health. It’s the kind of place where a referral might come from an ENT or a primary care doctor, not just a routine cleaning reminder. The focus here leans technical, with certifications that go beyond the usual DMD—think diplomate status in both dental sleep medicine and craniofacial dental sleep medicine.

Finding the suite isn’t complicated: it’s on the third floor of 3055 Washington Rd, a stretch of McMurray that mixes medical offices with the occasional café or boutique. The building itself is unassuming, but the tenant list suggests a cluster of health-focused practices. Google’s current snapshot shows 4.9 stars drawn from 65 reviews, a number that doesn’t fluctuate much for specialists in this niche. Most comments zero in on the precision of diagnostics or the follow-up for sleep-related cases, which makes sense given the practice’s dual emphasis on oral health and airway management.

Booking here likely starts with a conversation—whether you’re dealing with chronic jaw pain or a CPAP alternative, the intake process tends to be more involved than a standard dental checkup. Calls to (724) 230-8220 will route you to someone who can explain whether your issue falls under their scope, which includes craniofacial pain evaluation and custom oral appliances. There’s no walk-in lab or retail component; this is a referral-heavy practice where the work happens behind closed doors, not in a storefront window.

The surrounding area, just south of Pittsburgh, has that suburban rhythm—easy highway access, a mix of older residences and newer developments, and a handful of strip malls that cater to everyday needs. If you’re mapping the visit, directions will confirm what locals already know: Washington Road is the backbone of the neighborhood, connecting clinics like this one to the rest of the South Hills without fuss.