Team

Orofacial Pain Specialist

Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain

Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

Education

– University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, TMD and Orofacial Pain residency, 2

– University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Master of Science

– University of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Iasi, Romania, PhD in Dentistry

– University of medicine, School of dentistry, Iasi, Romania, DDS

Memberships

–  American Academy of Orofacial Pain

– American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

– Minnesota Dental Association

– Minnesota Sleep Society – Past President

My practice has been dedicated to the comprehensive diagnosis and management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain for the last 25 years. I also have been treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients using oral appliances, being able to help thousands of patients to improve their overall health.

I will be offering the following services:

• Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment related to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), orofacial pain, headache, neuropathic pain. The complex therapeutic approach includes self-care, physical therapy exercises and modalities (laser, iontophoresis, therapeutic Botox, PRF), individualized behavioral therapeutic approach, pharmacotherapy, oral appliances.
• The management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliances.

Patty has been with the team since 2015. She started as a dental receptionist. Thanks to her dedication and ability to provide patients with excellent service she became Office manager in 2018. Before pursuing into the dental field, she was a Bilingual Teacher Assistant in Anderson Valley where she graduated in 2007.  When not at work Patty enjoys spending time with her two children and husband.

Hi there my name is Isabel Gonzalez. I grew up in Ukiah, California with my loving family. I graduated from Ukiah High School in 2015 and pursued my interest in dentistry. I’ve been a Dental Assistant since June of 2018 after graduating the Dental Assisting program at Mendocino County Office of Education. I am currently enrolled at the community college in Mendocino and I am working on achieving my Associate Degree for Allied Health. I joined the team in August of 2018. Dr. Morarasu and his staff are great loving people to work with. They have taught me many things about the dental field and continue to teach me new things every day. I enjoy my Surgical Dental Assistant position, along with his dedicated team. When I am not at work you can find me at the gym, hiking, traveling, and adventuring. I enjoy shopping, outdoors, and spending time with my family and friends.

Vanessa has been with the team since 2021. Prior to working with us as a surgical assistant, she worked in a general practice in lake county. Vanessa enjoys working in dentistry making patients feel comfortable and ease their minds as a lot of patients struggle with dental anxiety. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors, exploring, and spending time with her loved ones.

Natalie has been apart of the team since 2024. She graduated from Dental Hygiene school in North Carolina in 2023 while her husband was in the military. Dental hygiene is her passion and it shines through to each of her patients with customized care plans backed by the latest dental research. When not at work, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies, reading, collecting books, and baking.

My name is Vanessa and I was born and raised in Ukiah. I have been with Dr. Morarasu and his staff since 2019. I am currently their receptionist and love what I do. I went from having minimal knowledge about dental and have learned a lot since I’ve been here. I am always open to
learning new things and have had the opportunity to do so here with Dr. Morarasu. Outside of work I enjoy my time with my two boys and love to explore new places.