Meet The Dentists

Richard Mandelaris, DMD

Pediatric Dentist & Practice Owner

Dr. Mandelaris received his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. He continued his education at the School of Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he received his DMD degree. After serving two years in the Naval Dental Corps, he returned to the University of Southern California for his residency. He completed his residency at the Children's Hospital in Los Angeles in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Mandelaris established his practice in Davis in 1975. He married his wife Darlene in 1969 and has two children and 5 grandchildren.

Justin Jergensen, DDS, MS

Orthodontist

Justin Jergensen, DDS, MS, a licensed and experienced orthodontist, brought his additional skills and enthusiasm to Dr. Mandelaris' team the summer of 2016. Dr. JJ, as the kids call him, is a graduate of UCSF dental school and University of Maryland Orthodontic Residency. He loves connecting with patients and improving their lives, confidence and health by enhancing their smile. Dr. JJ spent three years as an acclaimed orthodontist in Texas, where he also met his wife, Sandra, and started a family. After having two children, Dr. Jergensen and Sandra decided to move back to California and are delighted to reside in the beautiful Davis area. Aside from his love of orthodontia, his other interests include waterskiing, snowboarding, guitar, tennis, golf, family time and cooking.

Lisa Elenberger, DDS

Dentist

Lisa Elenberger graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1985 with a degree in dental hygiene, and then earned her dental degree 1989 from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington, D.C. She is married to Dr. Jeffrey Elenberger, an orthodontist in Rocklin, CA and has three children. Dr. Elenberger has been with our team since 1993, taking a little time off here and there to be with her children.

Paul Johnson, DDS

Pediatric Dentist

Prior to and during undergraduate training, Dr. Johnson worked as a finish carpenter, bicycle mechanic and an EMT in the ER, NICU, PICU at the Children's Hospital in Oakland and in the ER at San Diego Children's Hospital. He attained a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of California in San Diego and his master's, DDS and pediatric specialty training for the University of California at San Francisco. Aside from his love of pediatric dentistry, his other passions include spending copious amounts of time with his partner Jessica and their two Chihuahuas, traveling, restoring and racing vintage Honda motorcycles and racing dirt motorcycles. Dr. Johnson joined the Mandelaris' team in 2012.

Rohini Rattu, DDS

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Rohini Rattu received her bachelor's from UC Davis in 2002. She went on to obtain her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. During her four years at Columbia, she held several positions on Class Council and was involved with Student Government for the dental school. Dr. Rattu continued her dental training for an additional two years at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where she obtained her certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. In 2010, Dr. Rattu became a Diplomat by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Rattu feels she has come full circle. She is back in Davis, where she met her husband during their undergraduate days. They now have two funny, crazy little boys who brighten up their world! In her free time, Dr. Rattu likes to take advantage of the outdoors. As a family, they love exploring new restaurants, which will accommodate two rambunctious toddlers, of course!

Steven Cavagnolo, DDS

Dentist

Dr.Steven Cavagnolo received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the School of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco.He has been an established dentist in Davis since 1975.In 1990 he founded the Dental Program for the local Communicare Health Centers.He volunteers his time with the Flying Doctors (LIGA) flying to other countries to provide needed dental care. As a part of our team, Dr. Cavagnolo specializes in hospital dentistry for children and special needs patients.He joined our team in 2001.