Christopher J. Manduzzi, D.D.S.
Dr. Manduzzi loves being a dentist! His goal is to provide first-class, comprehensive, affordable dental care in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Dr. Manduzzi is extremely passionate about his work and takes great pride in improving his patients’ smiles, oral health, and quality of life. He enjoys getting to know his patients and prides himself on the family atmosphere of his practice.
Dr. Manduzzi is a native of the Detroit area and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Oakland University.
Dr. Manduzzi is passionate about learning and routinely attends conferences and seminars all over the country to keep up-to-date with all the newest technological advances in dentistry, as well as the “latest and greatest” techniques available for dental procedures. He has taken an extensive array of continuing education courses, focusing on everything from advanced bone grafting and dental implants to cosmetic dentistry to updates on oral cancers and other forms of oral pathology, among countless other topics.
One of his main areas of study in continuing education is Implant Dentistry. After completing literally hundreds of hours of continuing education in implant dentistry and many successful dental implant cases, Dr. Manduzzi received his Fellowship in the prestigious International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
Dr. Manduzzi has also completed a continuum in Advanced Restorative Dentistry with the world-renowned Dr. Gordon J. Christensen at Practical Clinical Courses, and has completed many additional high-level courses in advanced cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry with various organizations, including the aforementioned ICOI, the Bioclear Learning Center, the Versah Osseodensification Academy, the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, Russo Seminars, Implant Direct, AIC Education, Ascend Dental Academy, and Arrowhead Dental Laboratory.
Additionally, Dr. Manduzzi is very proud to have achieved a distinction amongst his colleagues in the dental field by being awarded a Fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA). The PFA is a dental honor society whose Fellows are “ethical dentists who have made outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry or to society.“
Dr. Manduzzi has been honored to be named a “Top Dentist” numerous times by Hour Detroit Magazine, receiving this distinction in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
He is a proud member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Michigan Dental Association (MDA), Macomb Dental Society (MDS) , and Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA), and has served on multiple committees for both the MDA and MDS during his career.
In 2021, Dr. Manduzzi was honored to be named the President of the Macomb Dental Society by a vote of his peers, representing more than 450 fellow dentists in Macomb County.
Dr. Manduzzi grew up in Troy, and currently resides in Shelby Township with his wife Jackie and their son. His favorite pastimes include spending time with his family and friends, attending church services, traveling, trying new restaurants, learning (about everything!), reading, movies, attending concerts, and listening to music.
Orthodontist
Kathy Elias, DMD, PhD, M.S.
Dr. Elias is an orthodontic specialist who remembers wanting to be a dentist long before she really understood what went into a dental career! During her teenage years, she learned how valuable a beautiful smile was and how it could effect one’s self-esteem, self-confidence, and overall quality of life.
Dr. Elias’ academic career and training is diverse. She completed an undergraduate and graduate degree in Materials Science & Engineering at The Ohio State University. Motivated by an interest in research and dentistry, she went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine and a Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Connecticut. Her training gives her a unique understanding of the materials, mechanics, and bone biology invaluable to orthodontic tooth movement.
After dental school, Dr. Elias completed her postgraduate training and earned a M.S. and Certificate in Orthodontics from The Ohio State University. The training she received was comprehensive and involved collaborate work with the oral surgeons to treat orthognathic surgical cases, craniofacial teams to treat patients with cleft palate, and restorative dental specialists to give people the smile of their dreams. After her formal training, she worked in private practice treating children, teenagers, and adults and also served as a part-time faculty at the UT Health School of Dentistry. Dr. Elias relocated to Michigan in 2018 and is privileged to offer orthodontic care to the Macomb community. In practice, she utilizes many techniques and appliances including expanders, mini-implants, traditional braces, esthetic ceramic braces, lingual braces, among others.
She is active within the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and local dental organizations. Through participation with these organizations, she consistently exceeds state mandated continuing education requirements with the goal of providing the best care and experience for you and your family. Please visit our Orthodontic services page for more information.