DR. SORINA RATCHFORD
Dr. Sorina Ratchford earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Loma Linda University, where she graduated at the top of her class in 2012. She then went on to pursue post-graduate training at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, where she earned a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry.
Today, she is happy to call Morro Bay her home at Morro Bay Family Dentistry where she has practiced since 2014.
Dr. Ratchford is very involved in organized dentistry, serving as the president of the Central Coast Dental Society and also being a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry, where she is working towards becoming a fellow.
Dr. Ratchford also enjoys giving back to the community as part of the Rotary Club and even going on mission trips abroad to treat the local population.
When she’s not at the office, Dr. Ratchford enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and snowboarding. Her husband Forest is a vital part of the office. They have a daughter, Ellis June, and 2 Boston terriers: Lily and Olive.
DR. MARTINEZ
A Central Coast native, Dr. Martinez completed her undergraduate degree at Cal Poly, SLO with a B.S. in Biology: Anatomy & Physiology and obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
During dental school, Dr. Martinez held leadership positions in her school’s chapter of both the American Student Dental Association as well as the American Association of Women Dentists. She volunteered at several local events to provide care for underserved communities including CDA Cares and Give Kids a Smile and she also spent a school break providing care for the underserved communities of Fiji.
After dental school, Dr. Martinez completed a one-year GPR residency at the V.A. in Vallejo, CA, and has been working to provide care for patients ever since.
Dr. Martinez is a friendly and dedicated general dentist who makes every effort to stay on top of current developments in dentistry to provide the highest level of care each patient deserves. She not only treats her patients as if they were members of her own family but she also loves being able to help patients with their smiles and overcoming their fear of dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Central Coast Dental Society. When Dr. Martinez is not working she is often spending time outdoors with her dog, working out, or traveling when able!
Dr. Ratchford providing dental care to the Masai Mara population in Kenya
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Tel: (805) 772 - 8585
