Gregory A. Santarelli: Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

The surgical staff at Santarelli Oral Surgery is highly experienced in outpatient surgical care, administration of anesthesia and all aspects of infection control. All staff members are CPR certified. Our administrative staff have years of experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery and are well-versed in insurance and financial policies as they relate to surgical treatment.


	Monica has fifteen years experience in customer service and steps into an exciting role as our office’s “Professional Relations Coordinator”. Since we believe strongly in the relationships with our referring offices and patients, we have created this position as a liaison between the offices.

Patty has 25 plus years of oral surgery experience and leads our professional staff to ensure high quality care for all our patients. Some of you may know Patty from working with Dr. Don Camosy for many years. Patty’s expert knowledge in all areas of oral surgery is essential to the growth and development of our practice. She regularly attends continuing education courses enabling her to provide direction and advancement in our oral surgery practice. Patty respects and values the relationships she has built with our referral offices and works diligently to ensure a positive oral surgery experience from start to finish. Patty is OMAAP and CPR certified.

Nikkie, our Clinical Manager, has over 16 years of experience in oral surgery and general dentistry. As Clinical Manager she works directly with our patients and our referral offices. Nikkie has vast experience in “oral surgery assisting” with an emphasis in dental implants. She has completed the oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants anesthesia program (OMAAP) and is CPR certified. She is educated in the most up-to-date approach for assisting in the administration of IV sedation anesthesia. Further, Nikkie regularly attends continuing education courses. Her experience and knowledge are an asset to our patients and our office.


	Trish, a lifelong resident of Kenosha, comes to us with over twelve years experience from Aurora Medical Center. Her Responsibilities range from answering telephones, scheduling appointments and overseeing our day to day functions. As office coordinator Trish’s professionalism and organization is the cornerstone of our business.

Sara joined our staff in June 2008. She is a recent graduate of Gateway Technical College’s Dental Assistant Program where she graduated with high honors and received the Graduate Scholastic Award. She recently completed her final exam to receive her certification as a dental assistant and maintains CPR certification as well. Sara joins our surgical staff and will be responsible for all levels of patient care. Sara is very excited to learn all aspects of oral surgery assisting and is currently studying to take her oral and maxillofacial assistant’s anesthesia certification exam. We are excited to have her as part of our team.

Katie is the newest member of our team. She joined our staff as a surgical assistant in September 2008. Katie is a 2008 graduate of Gateway Technical College’s Dental Assisting Program. She is currently studying to take the Dental Anesthesia Assistant Certification Examination ( DAANCE) and maintains CPR certification. Katie is quickly become versed in all aspects of oral surgery assisting and enjoys the responsibility of patient care. We are delighted to have Katie as part of our team.