Yolanda Mangrum, DDS

Dr. Mangrum began her dental career in 1989 when she received on-the-job training as a dental assistant and later became a licensed Registered Dental Assistant. While working as a dental assistant, she completed her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Biology at UC Riverside and completed the Dental Laboratory Technician certificate at Riverside City College.

Dr. Mangrum entered UC San Francisco School of Dentistry in 1993; her previous dental experience afforded her the time to be active in student government. She served in numerous positions and committees including Class and Associated Student UCSF president.

Her active student leadership, as well as her student teaching, caught the attention of the administration, which lead to a faculty position offer as Assistant Clinical Professor just three months after graduating in 1997. Teaching is a passion of Dr. Mangrum. She currently holds faculty positions at both UCSF and UOP Dental Schools.

Continuing her involvement in organized dentistry after dental school, she has served as President of the Northern California Academy of General Dentistry and is currently Secretary of the California Academy of General Dentistry. One of the Academy of General Dentistry's missions is to promote continuing dental education.

In 2001, the academy recognized Dr. Mangrum for meeting the requirements as a Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and later received her Masters in AGD, a very prestigious honor that has been earned by only 88 other dentists in California.
In 1999 Dr. Mangrum opened her dental practice in Sonoma from scratch. In 2009 she purchased Petaluma Dental Group. Her personal experience in all dental office positions gives Dr. Mangrum the insight to lead her team; she understands the challenges in each position and is well suited in helping them find solutions to those challenges. She has built a team of dedicated health care professionals who are committed to increase their knowledge and skills in dentistry to make a difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Through out her career Dr. Mangrum has been enhancing the lives of her patients through total care including cosmetic dentistry. New passions include implant dentistry and treating sleep apnea.
A quote that often is used in reference to Dr. Mangrum's ethics and achievements comes from John Fitzgerald Kennedy as he states, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them."

Dr. Mangrum is an ambitious leader and understands that there is potential for greatness to be unlocked in every individual. It is her opinion that the possibilities for growth are limitless, and her ambition is contagious. She is a mother, wife, leader, teacher, businessperson, and friend.