About Your Team
Bethany
Where were you born & raised? Born in Madison, raised in Spring Green, WI and came back to the area after trying out northern California.
How many years of dental office experience do you have? 5 years! I've been interested in the dental field since I was 16 though.
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? I love helping patients be comfortable in this unpopular and scary environment. It's so great when you've helped someone feel comfortable so they can have the smile they deserve and desire.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? Watching my son grow (he's 8 months currently) and take in the world is my favorite hobby right now. I also love to travel, practice yoga, read, see movies, any and all water activities, and spending quality time with my friends and family.
Julianna
Where were you born & raised? San Mateo, CA
How many years of dental office experience do you have? I'm new, but I've spent my fair share of time in the dental chair.
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? Knowing that dental health has a direct impact on our overall health and educating others on this if fulfilling.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? Biking, hiking, reading non-school related books, and spending time with my family.
Karina
Where were you born & raised? I was born and raised in Illinois.
How many years of dental office experience do you have? 3 years as a Dental Hygienist.
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? Seeing people make progress. I love it! When patients start taking care of themselves their overall self esteem improves.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? I enjoy outdoor activites such as bike riding, hiking, skiing, ice skating and running.
Edwina
Where were you born & raised? Madison, WI.
How many years of dental office experience do you have? 12 years.
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? I am passionate about providing outstanding patient care and increasing each patient's knowledge and understanding of their mouth and dental health.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? Listening to music, crafts, baking, cooking, and caring for my plants.
Kajal
Where were you born & raised? I was adopted from India as a 13 month old baby. I was raised in Oregon, WI, living on a beef farm.
How many years of dental office experience do you have? 2022 is my first year in Dentistry.
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? I am most passionate about learning and understanding how people's mouths work.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? I like to work out and hang out with friends and family in my free time.
Delilah
Where were you born & raised? Born and raised here in Wisconsin, but all my other family lives in Texas.
How many years of dental office experience do you have? I'm new to dental, but I have more than 10 years of experience in the healthcare field and 5 years of experience working as an optical technician.
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? I am excited to learn about the dental field and gain a better understanding of all of the technology available.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? I enjoy spending time with my sons (all of them!) and taking them to fun hotels for getaway trips! I love to cook, design my nails, design and make clothes, and spend time by the pool in the summer.
Nicole
Where were you born & raised? Born in Memphis, TN and raised in Houston, TX.
How many years of dental office experience do you have? I am new to the dental field! I used to manage a pet store in Madison and was a dog groomer for about two years. I'm excited to be a part of this team and expand my knowledge!
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? I am passionate about learning the ropes of the day-to-day activities that we do here at West University Family Dentistry!
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? I enjoy spending time hiking, cooking, traveling, and hanging with my family, friends, and pets! I have a golden retriever and a tabby cat. I also have a 2nd degree Black Belt in ITF Taekwon-Do, and I teach self-defense classes.
Molly
Where were you born & raised? Chicago, IL
How many years of dental office experience do you have? Four months
What about the dental field are you most passionate about? Helping patients achieve a better smile and a better understanding of dentistry.
Outside of the office, what activities do you enjoy? I love working out and binge-watching Netflix shows with multiple seasons. I also enjoy photography.