Meet the Team
Dr. Joe T. Ruby, D.M.D., F.A.G.D.
A Uniontown native son, Dr. Ruby graduated from Uniontown High School and went on to earn a B.S. in Biology from Ohio University. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with a D.M.D. and completed a residency at West Virginia University.
Dr. Ruby has practiced dentistry in his hometown for over 45 years. A member of the Academy of General Dentistry, he was awarded their Fellowship Award in 2013. He is a past president of the Fayette County Dental Society, a past president of the Uniontown YMCA, and a Lifetime Member of the Uniontown YMCA Board of Directors.
Dr. Ruby has been married to his wife, Barb, for over 50 years, and together they have 2 sons. He enjoys spending time with his family, working out, fly fishing, and golfing, and he has won numerous local and state-wide golf tournaments.
Dr. Elizabeth Labuda DDS
Dr. Elizabeth Labuda is a Uniontown, PA native, graduating from Laurel Highlands High School where she played softball and basketball. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washington & Jefferson College, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. During her time at W&J, she enjoyed volunteering for an after school program mentoring children with their homework, and for Fayette Counties' Operation Christmas, assisting with the local homeless shelters. After graduating from
W&J, she received a Masters of Health Science degree from West Virginia
University in Morgantown, WV where she worked alongside Dr.Elizabeth Kao conducting dry mouth studies comparing various products. Dr.Labuda received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from West Virginia University, where she was nominated by the faculty for an award in dental materials and received a two year scholarship.
Holly Holliday - Hygienist
I am a certified Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Hygienist
- Graduated from WCCC Youngwood P with both degrees
- In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, especially my two boys, Mason and Owen
- I have been in the dental field since 2009
Jonica Pleban - Dental Assistant
Graduated from Westmoreland County Community College with a degree in dental hygiene.
In my spare time, I spend time with family and friends and attend concerts.
Courtney Suranski - Treatment / Insurance Coordinator
My husband and I have four children.
I love to read, hunt & fish, hike, anything outdoors really.
I am always at some kind of sporting event for the kids and we love to watch movies together.
Tamara Labuda - Treatment Coordinator
I have a wonderful family, two boys and one girl.
I love the outdoors. I enjoy spending time in my flower garden. I also love to travel spend time at the beach fossil hunt , swim and bike.
In the winter I love to bake yummy goodies and craft.