Dr. Mariangela Verano

DDS

Dr. Mariangela Verano is an experienced dentist with more than 25 years in practice. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, she moved to Reno in 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science from UCLA, followed by her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCSF. She also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UCSF, reflecting her strong commitment to continued education and clinical growth.

She is especially dedicated to patient education and whole-body wellness. Dr. Verano believes in a complete health approach to dentistry, with a strong focus on the relationship between oral health, overall health, and airway function. Her interest in this area led her to become a Breathe Institute Ambassador, and she is now beginning a residency that will position her as Nevada’s first Breathe Institute affiliate. She also founded the Northern Nevada Breathe Collaboration group, where she works alongside other providers to improve care for patients dealing with sleep-disordered breathing and related health concerns.

Dr. Verano is known for her careful diagnostic process and thorough treatment planning. Her clinical interests include sleep apnea, snoring, mouth breathing, and other airway-related conditions. She takes a functional, team-based approach to care and places special importance on healthy oral and facial development in children.

Her dedication to patients is reflected in both her detailed approach and strong work ethic. She remains active in several professional organizations, including the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry, The Breathe Institute, Airway Circle, Airway Health Solutions, the Nevada Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. When she is away from the office, Dr. Verano enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.