Dr. Laura and Dr. Kasia met at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA. They became very good friends but never expected that life and serendipity will bring them to the same dental office in beautiful Sonoma County.
After graduating dental school, Dr. Laura, a native of Santa Rosa, moved to Colorado with her husband. Dr. Kasia, an East Coaster, moved to California to complete a residency program in Palo Alto. When a few years later her husband's job brought them to Sonoma County, Dr. Kasia found an associate position with Dr. Greg. Little did she know, Dr. Greg was Dr. Laura's family dentist and the second person Dr. Laura called when she decided to move back home (she called Dr. Kasia first).
My story starts right here in Santa Rosa. I was born and raised here and now have a family of my own. I graduated from Bates College in Maine in 2005 with a degree in Biology. I then returned to Santa Rosa for 3 years working as a research associate with a cell biology team at Medtronic Vascular. During that time, I met my husband, Tom, as we both trained for triathlons together. Tom continues to work for Medtronic to this day. Even though cellular biology still fascinates me,my passion was to have direct interaction with patients and helping people feel better.
Tom and I moved to Boston so I could study dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. I graduated in 2012, and that same year Tom and I were married. After a few years in Boulder, Colorado, we finally found ourselves home again in Santa Rosa, and me working alongside none other than Dr. Kasia Marelich, my Tufts Dental School classmate and friend! We were both associates and we worked so well together we bought the practice in 2017 as Santa Rosa Dentistry.
I love to spend time outdoors, whether thats hiking, skiing, swimming or scuba diving. Despite my years on the east coast and Colorado Ive remained a loyal Bay Area sports fan, especially of the Giants. Tom and I have a toddler, Andrew, and we love going on family hikes on our local trails. My focus in dentistry is prevention for all, but especially children. I really enjoy volunteering with the Sonoma County Health Department by providing oral screenings to T-K and Kindergarteners every year in Santa Rosa public schools. I strive to make my patients happy and it is my honor to help you with your dental needs. I very much look forward to meeting you!
I am originally from Poland where I was born and spent most of my childhood. I immigrated to the United States with my parents when I was 15 years old. I was extremely lucky to be surrounded by wonderful people who helped my family start a new life and guided me towards higher education. I graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in mathematics and a minor in studio art. Dentistry turned out to be the perfect way to blend the analytical and detailed part of my personality with my eye for beauty and balance.
After two years of working at a small dental practice in Cambridge, MA, I enrolled at Tufts School of Dental Medicine. These were very eventful four years: I made friendships that later would become crucial in my career as a dentist (Dr. Laura!) and I met my husband, Nate. After graduation in 2012, I entered a General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, providing dental services for our veterans and expanding my clinical skills. While living in the South Bay, Nate and I visited Dr. Laura in Santa Rosa and we fell in love with Sonoma County. We moved here soon after our son was born in 2015. Serendipitously, Dr. Laura and I worked as associates at the same dental practice, which we then purchased and named Santa Rosa Dentistry.
When I am not a dentist I am a mother to my two beautiful children, Jacob and Julia. I love watching them grow and become more independent every day. I enjoy bike riding with them, going on hikes, reading an enormous number of books and watching Disney movies with them. When alone, I love running on the beautiful Sonoma County paths and doing yoga, both of which serve me as a way to center and refocus. I am also an avid reader and you can always ask me what I am reading right now.
I am passionate about dentistry and education. I attend over 75 hours of Continuing Education each year. My focus is prevention of disease and I want every person to be empowered in their dental health. I love creating beautiful, natural looking smiles and giving people confidence to conquer their world. I am very excited to be a part of your journey!
