About Us

Dr. Cararie grew up in Bethel Park and graduated from Bethel Park High School (Class of 1988 and baseball state champions). He has deep roots in this wonderful community.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh (1992).  He continued his education at Pitt where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (1995). Gaining valuable experience, he is eager to bring his skills and passion for dental care back home.

On a personal note, he enjoys spending quality time with his family.  He resides in the South Hills with his wife, Shannon, and has two children, Gianna (9) and Gemma (4) who keep them busy with their various activities and school events.  He's been a Wish Coordinator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the past 18 years and continues to play baseball for the Pittsburgh Wild in the Pittsburgh Baseball League (PBL) as well as compete in national baseball tournaments in Fort Myers, Florida.

Dr. Steven H. Snyder, attended West Virginia University where he earned his B.A. degree in science / biology and his D.D.S. Dr. Snyder went on to pursue a career in dentistry to provide best-in-class oral care and to give his patients a confident and radiant smile that will last a lifetime. Dr. Snyder is committed to ongoing education, training, and professional memberships. He has special interest in endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.

Dr. Snyder is committed to providing best-in-class patient care as the foundation of Complete Dental Care as he engages, connects, and builds trustworthy relationships that extend beyond the chair. It is that approach that he believes sets Complete Dental apart – empathy throughout the patient care journey. 

“Dentistry allows me to apply my interests in science, biology, and engineering to positively impact the oral health and well-being of my patients." - Dr. Steven Snyder

When Dr. Snyder is not in the office creating beautiful smiles, he enjoys cooking, swimming, doing yard work, and building computers. He is also the first doctor in his family!

Dr. Jason Snyder, D.D.S., attended West Virginia University School of Dentistry. Dr. Snyder joined our team to pursue a career in dentistry to provide best-in-class oral care and to give his patients a confident and radiant smile that will last a lifetime. Dr. Snyder is committed to ongoing education, training, and professional memberships.

Dr. Snyder is committed to providing best-in-class patient care as the foundation of Complete Dental Care as he engages, connects, and builds trustworthy relationships that extend beyond the chair. It is that approach that he believes sets Complete Dental apart – empathy throughout the patient care journey. 

“I have a desire to be a generalist. I like simple and complex treatments.” Dr. Snyder looks forward to building and growing a dental practice. “I love making positive changes in peoples’ lives and having the ability and knowledge to do so.”

When Dr. Snyder is not in the office creating beautiful smiles, he surrounds himself with good company. He enjoys traveling, cooking, and playing video games. Being outdoors is something Dr. Snyder also enjoys; hiking, nature walks, swimming, golfing, fishing, and being productive and handy. If he isn’t found doing one of those things, he may be driving remote control cars, as this is a passion of his. This man of many talents and interests was once a well-versed violin player as well!

Dr. Plantz earned his Degree of Dental Surgery from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 2014. He has been practicing in the area for 1 ½ years and furthers his knowledge of dentistry with quarterly trainings. He strives to stay up to date on new procedures in order to always provide the best possible care to his patients.

Dr. Plantz and his fiancée, Raemi, have two children, Addison and Oberyn. He enjoys restoring cars, especially sports cars.

Dr. Cararie grew up in Bethel Park and graduated from Bethel Park High School (Class of 1988 and baseball state champions). He has deep roots in this wonderful community.  He earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh (1992).  He continued his education at Pitt where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (1995). Gaining valuable experience, he is eager to bring his skills and passion for dental care back home.

On a personal note, he enjoys spending quality time with his family.  He resides in the South Hills with his wife, Shannon, and has two children, Gianna (9) and Gemma (4) who keep them busy with their various activities and school events.  He's been a Wish Coordinator for the Make-A-Wish Foundation for the past 18 years and continues to play baseball for the Pittsburgh Wild in the Pittsburgh Baseball League (PBL) as well as compete in national baseball tournaments in Fort Myers, Florida.

Dr. David Shoaf from Complete Dental Martins Ferry

Dr. David Shoaf. DDS  received a Bachelor of Science from Grove City College, WVU. He then attended the WVU College in Dentistry.   He has been serving the community for over 32 years.   Dr. Shoaf enjoys root canal therapy and continues to build his skills to care for his patients thru advancements in technology. 

Dr. Shoaf has a passion for changing the overall health and wellness of each patient.   When not in the office, Dr. Shoaf enjoys landscaping and chainsaw carving.  He is also a minimalist and is very involved at Church.

Dr. Gwen Eaker received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and received her dental hygiene certificate and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Dr. Eaker enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but she has the most experience in crown and bridge work and finds getting her patients out of pain to be very satisfying. She also enjoys 3^rd molar extractions. 

Dr. Eaker enjoys dentistry for many reasons. With young children, she likes to put her education degree to use by educating them on how to care for their teeth so they can enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile their whole life. For the people who had no education, bad habits or life just “happened” and they feel they have no hope, Dr. Eaker enjoys giving those people hope again and getting them to smile again. 

Outside of work Dr. Eaker enjoys spending time in the city of Pittsburgh, PA and in Ohio, where she enjoys a day trip to Chagrin Falls. She also enjoys eating out and spending time with her two French bulldogs, Guapo and Gisella. 

Dr. Aaron T. Barkley, Sr., B.A., D.D.S., attended Kent State University and Ohio State University. He earned his B.A. degree and his D.D.S. Dr. Barkley has pursued a career in dentistry to provide best-in-class oral care and to give his patients a confident and radiant smile that will last a lifetime.

“I am a general dentist with interests in the “whole” patient. I have, in the past, enjoyed focusing on extractions and root canals, and eradicating the feel associated with coming to see the dentist.” Dr. Barkley is patient focused and strives to make each patient experience one of comfort and success.

Dr. Barkley is committed to providing best-in-class patient care as the foundation of Complete Dental Care as he engages, connects, and builds trustworthy relationships that extend beyond the chair. Dr. Barkley feels that this mindset sets his team apart – empathy throughout the patient care journey. 

“I enjoy patient-doctor interaction, it brings joy to my heart knowing that people leave from seeing me and having had a complete positive experience.” – Dr. Aaron Barkley

When Dr. Barkley is not in the office creating beautiful smiles, he is an avid baker! He enjoys watching action and comic book-based movies. As a master instructor in Tae Kwon Do, Dr. Barkley enjoys expanding health encouragement for the whole person. His talents also extend to singing and he enjoys music in general.

Dr. Gwen Eaker received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and received her dental hygiene certificate and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Dr. Eaker enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but she has the most experience in crown and bridge work and finds getting her patients out of pain to be very satisfying. She also enjoys 3^rd molar extractions. 

Dr. Eaker enjoys dentistry for many reasons. With young children, she likes to put her education degree to use by educating them on how to care for their teeth so they can enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile their whole life. For the people who had no education, bad habits or life just “happened” and they feel they have no hope, Dr. Eaker enjoys giving those people hope again and getting them to smile again. 

Outside of work Dr. Eaker enjoys spending time in the city of Pittsburgh, PA and in Ohio, where she enjoys a day trip to Chagrin Falls. She also enjoys eating out and spending time with her two French bulldogs, Guapo and Gisella. 

Dr. Conboy has extensive training and experience in complex dentistry, including implants and full mouth rehabilitation. He is always on the lookout for the latest innovations to improve his patients’ treatment outcomes and visit experiences. With a unique ability to put patients fears of the dentist at ease, Dr. Conboy uses techniques learned through years of practicing sedation dentistry. He always strives to create a painless and comfortable experience.

Dr. Conboy attended Virginia Tech University and graduated with a Bachelors in Biological Science. He then attended Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry and earned a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. From there he continued his education with Misch International Implant Institute (ICOI), Implant Mastery (AAID), South Beach Dental Training Institute, Philadelphia Implant Education, and Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Conboy says, “I enjoy being able to make both large and small impacts in patients’ lives. It motivates me every day to know that I can change someone’s life for the better by restoring their health, quality of life and self-confidence.”

When he’s not treating patients, Dr. Conboy enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing golf, and cheering on the Steelers.

Dr. Ali Allan attended University of Wisconsin Madison and then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine at New York University. After a one-year residency at New York City Hospital, Dr. Allan started practicing in his field. “I love practicing a wide range of dentistry, including learning new skills and techniques.” Now residing in Pittsburgh, we are excited that he decided to bring his talents to our Complete Dental Care family.

“I enjoy dentistry because it allows me to help patients in different capacities. Whether it’s a patient in pain, a patient needing a new smile, or someone that comes in for their six-month check-up, each patient presents with their own unique situation and I am happy I get to help them reach their oral health goals.”

Dr. Allan speaks Arabic and Spanish and loves to travel. He attended six different grade schools growing up, one of them being in a different country. He also enjoys working out, playing sports, watching his favorite teams, and spending time with friends and family.