About Our Practice

Welcome to Ocala Oral Surgery. Luis F. Rosario, DDS and his staff are fully committed to making your experience in our practice a safe and comfortable one. Delivering outstanding, state of the art, compassionate oral surgery at great value is both our passion and our goal. Your individual needs will be addressed thoroughly and efficiently.

Come experience the comfort and safety that only a dedicated, compassionate team of professionals can deliver!


Meet the Doctors

Luis F. Rosario, D.D.S.

Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Rosario was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He attended Marquette University for his undergraduate studies in Biology and received his doctorate degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed his internship at Naval Dental Center in Great Lakes, Illinois and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.

Dr. Rosario served in the United States Navy for 15 years achieving the rank of Commander. He served as Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon for the USS Carl Vinson Battle Group deployed in the Western Pacific and as Head of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Naval Health Care, New England in Newport, Rhode Island. He deployed aboard hospital ship USNS Comfort in support of humanitarian relief efforts in both Haiti and New Orleans.

Totally committed to his profession, Dr. Rosario practices full scope Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with emphasis in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants and associated bone grafting, oral pathology, orthognathic surgery and Maxillofacial trauma. He is the longest actively serving Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon volunteering as associate staff at the Ocala Regional Medical Center’s level II trauma service since its inception in full support of the local community and fellow dental and medical colleagues.

Dr. Rosario is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery since 2004, Fellow of the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Florida Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and twice past president of the Marion County dental Association.

Dr. Rosario is married to Carmen, originally from Chicago, IL and has four children: Sofia, Nicolas, Lucas and Marcos. They’re active parishioners at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church since 2007 and members of the Fort King Tennis Club. As a family they absolutely love Ocala’s small town feel and sense of familiarity and welcoming spirit of its friends and neighbors.


David R. Montgomery, D.D.S., M.D.

Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Montgomery was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska where he was captain of the collegiate soccer team and received undergraduate degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He then completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and an internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dr. Montgomery then completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Detroit Receiving Hospital. He also completed a Medical Degree from the Wayne State University – College of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Montgomery practices full scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including office-based dental extractions and implants with sedation, as well as benign pathology, orthognathic surgery, and Maxillofacial trauma. He strives to always provide the best possible care for his patients while also helping them to be relaxed and comfortable for their planned procedure.

Dr. Montgomery met his wife Dr. Jennel Carreras-Montgomery during their residencies in Detroit. Jennel is from Miami, FL and she completed her Medical Degree at the University of Florida. They enjoy being active outdoors and spending time with family. They both feel it is a wonderful opportunity to become a part of the friendly Ocala community.


Meet the Staff

Our staff is trained in assisting with Intravenous (IV) sedation or outpatient general anesthesia in our state-of-the-art office setting. Patients are continuously monitored during and after surgery. Ocala Oral Surgery’s staff are informed administrative personnel, well-versed in health and insurance policies, and are CPR, ACLS and DAANCE certified.

Melanie McKeithen
Melanie McKeithen

Melanie Roweton

Practice Manager

I’m Melanie. I have been an oral surgery surgical assistant with the practice since 1996. I have worked with Dr. Rosario since 2006 as his primary assistant. I am passionate about my job and feel very blessed to work for such a generous, caring and skilled doctor and team. I have a beautiful and smart daughter and an amazing husband. Outside of work we love being on the water, spending time with friends & family and traveling.


Jessica Munster
Jessica Munster

Jessica Munster

Administrative

Hi, I’m Jessica. I was born and raised here in Florida. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends. I love the outdoors, you will always find me  at the beach, fishing, or anything that involves water. I look forward to serving you here at Ocala Oral Surgery.


Ann Guynn
Ann Guynn

Ann Guynn

Administrative

Hi I’m Ann, I’m from Leesburg Florida and moved to Ocala in 2003. I started in oral surgery in 1998. Since 1998 I have had the opportunity to work alongside many wonderful surgeons. I also had the chance to be a part of the facial trauma team at Ocala Regional Medical Center. My husband and I are proud parents to three beautiful daughters. In my free time you can find me in Georgia or out on our boat. I look forward to this new chapter with Ocala Oral Surgery.


Carla Mangano
Carla Mangano

Carla Mangano

Administrative

Hi, I’m Carla. I was born in New Jersey, but grew up in Ocala. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my five wonderful children. They keep me extremely busy with lacrosse and football. I’m very excited to be a part of the Ocala Oral Surgery team, and cannot wait to meet all of you!


Lauren Peterson
Lauren Peterson

Lauren Peterson

Insurance Coordinator

I’m Lauren! I am an Ocala native. I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Organizing, attending baseball games, and being Aunt “Oren” to my niece and nephews are just a few of the things that I enjoy doing outside of work, as well as spending time with my amazing husband. I am thankful to be a part of the Ocala Oral Surgery Family! I look forward to meeting you.


Holly Hicks
Holly Hicks

Holly Hicks

Surgical Assistant / Supply Officer

Hi there, Im Holly. I’ve been in the dental field since 2011 and thoroughly enjoy caring for my community through my career. I was born and raised here Ocala. I enjoy the great outdoors, traveling & love spending time with my little brown dog, Tuff. I look forward to serving you here at Ocala Oral Surgery.


Danielle Tamargo
Danielle Tamargo

Danielle Tamargo

Surgical Assistant

Hey, I’m Danielle! I am a surgical assistant and have been apart of the Ocala Oral Surgery family since 2018. I have been married since 2013, and together we share two children and one sassy bulldog. I keep busy outside of work watching my son play lacrosse year-round, thrifting, and spending time outdoors paddle boarding. I am passionate about my job, and I enjoy building relationships with each patient. I look forward to seeing you soon!


Kady Cupal
Kady Cupal

Kady Cupal

Surgical Assistant / Intraoral Scanning Coordinator

Hi! My name is Kady, I have been a part of the Ocala Oral Surgery family since 2015. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband Kyle outdoors and on the water. Together we have a little girl, Josie and we completed our family this past fall welcoming our little boy Knox. I am blessed to be a part of the Ocala Oral Surgery family and look forward to serving you soon!


Bailee Vernon
Bailee Vernon

Bailee Vernon

Surgical Assistant / Intraoral Scanning Coordinator

Hi, I’m Bailee. I was born and raised here in Florida. I have been a part of the Ocala Oral Surgery team since 2018. I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends, outdoors or just relaxing. I look forward to serving you here at Ocala Oral Surgery.


Barbara Forret
Barbara Forret

Barbara Forret

Surgical Assistant

Hi my name is Barbara. They say if you choose a job you love you’ll never work a day in your life. I have worked in the oral surgery field for over 18 years. I love who I work with and what our practice stands for. My life has been blessed to be a mother of five beautiful and talented daughters and a grandmother to eight little ones. My outside of work interests are working with medical missions in Haiti, my church and art.


Amy Garcia
Amy Garcia

Amy Garcia

Surgical Assistant

Hi, I’m Amy and I am recent college graduate who is looking forward to having a long standing career in the dental field. I am dedicated to providing the best experience I can to our patients. I am a mother to a handsome little boy who loves to be outside and get dirty.


Ashlynn Vernon
Ashlynn Vernon

Ashlynn Vernon

Surgical Assistant

Hi, my name is Ashlynn and I am a surgical assistant here at Ocala Oral Surgery. I attended The Villages Charter School, graduating in 2018, then later got accepted into the College of Central Florida Dental Program, graduating in 2019. I enjoy working for such pleasant doctors like Dr. Rosario and Dr. Montgomery, and with my amazing team, to make sure our patients are at ease, educated and that they feel understood. When not at work, I like to spend my free time hanging out with my family and friends. I am proud to be a part of Ocala Oral Surgery and I look forward to meeting you!