About Us
Our mission statement at KSG Orthodontics is a promise to our patients that we are, first and foremost, loving people who are committed to building up every single person with whom we come in contact. Straightening teeth is our job; but elevating others will be our livelihood. We are the biggest cheerleaders to those that need our encouragement, and the most tolerant professionals to those that need our patience. We will meet coldness with warmth, selfishness with generosity, and misunderstanding with understanding. We at KSG Orthodontics will treat others how they want to be treated: with respect, ALWAYS.
Meet Our Doctor
A Native of the South Hills
Dr. Manjari Kulkarni was born (right at Magee Hospital) and raised in good ol’ Pittsburgh, PA! After graduating from Upper St. Clair High School (ask her to sing the Alma Mater), she heard the words ‘Go West!’ and went as far as her mother would allow - all the way to the Mississippi River. She went to Washington University in St Louis which is a perennial top 10 undergraduate university. Even if you haven’t heard of it, Wash U grads call it the Harvard of the midwest. (It’s a bit of a reach, but still. If you need a recommendation, let her know.) Dr. “K” graduated with a double degree - in Biology and Ethnic Studies. She LOVES learning about people and what makes them tick! Share something about yourself with her, and you have a friend, for life!
Meet Our Staff
David started his career in orthodontics as a clinical assistant and is now the Office Manager at KSG Orthodontics! He has undertaken every position in an orthodontic office over the past 15 years. Whether it’s marketing, finance related, front desk, or chairside work, it’s safe to say that he has been in every seat. Well, except for Dr. Kulkarni’s! He attended Youngstown State University where he studied Piano at the Dana School of music. Yep, you read that right! While David’s passion is music, he was introduced to orthodontics and completely fell “head over heels” for it! “I knew I had chosen the correct path when I was training and saw a patient start crying when she looked at her new smile in the mirror for the first time. I thought, ‘I want to be a bigger part of this’, I can actually make a change in peoples’ lives!” Not only does he enjoy helping patients get the smile they’ve always dreamed of but he also loves developing lasting friendships with each person who walks through the door. Remember we are all family here at KSG!
Outside of KSG Orthodontics David is married and has a young, energetic son. Not only does he cherish his family, but he enjoys traveling with them and exploring new places as often as he can! He would love to sit and talk to you about sports, however it would be a very brief conversation. “It’s embarrassing to say, but I actually lost a bet because I couldn’t name 3 team members of the Steelers, my hometown team!!” Maybe a good conversation starter would be how’s the weather in Key West or Hawaii? - 2 of his favorite places to travel. Or ask him when his next concert is! Not only does he orchestrate the KSG office, but he is also a Director of Music at a church where plays the piano and organ, as well as conducts the choir. He frequently travels to different churches performing. So don’t forget to ask him for front row seats!
