Dr. Manolescu was born in the city of Bucharest, Romania. At the age of ten, she and her parents arrived in the U.S. and have made Southern California their home ever since. Dr. Manolescu attended the University of California, San Diego where she graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Biology. During her four years of undergraduate studies, Dr. Manolescu was actively conducting research for the Scripps Research Institute and GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals in the field of neuropharmacology and bioinformatics. Dr. Manolescu was inspired to become a dentist on a trip back to Romania where she volunteered to assist her aunt (who is a dentist) in providing dental care to people living in remote villages and towns. The rewarding experience of alleviating pain, improving another person’s quality of life and self-image, motivated Dr. Manolescu to choose a career in dentistry. In June 2005, Dr. Manolescu graduated from the University of Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Shortly thereafter, she returned to Los Angeles to practice dentistry, where she worked in a private dental office for 6 years. Dr. Manolescu made the move to San Diego in 2011 to be with her fiancé and is looking forward to settling down and starting a family.Dr. Manolescu strongly believes in furthering her dental knowledge and has earned more than 500 hours of continuing education credits in a broad field of dental topics. As a result of her pursuit for dental education she has been awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. She is also a proud member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity.“Our dental practice offers comprehensive dental care and lifetime professional intervention for optimal oral health. Utilizing the latest techniques in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, we keep our patient’s health, comfort, and appearance foremost in our minds.”