Isthmus Dental, Ltd

Isthmus Dental, Ltd - General dentist in Madison, WI
122 E Johnson St, Madison, WI 53703
Open
Closes at 4:30pm
SundayClosed
Monday8:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday7:30am - 1:30pm
SaturdayClosed

Dr. Golden Vu graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 1997 with a B.S. degree in Biology. He received his D.M.D. degree from Southern Illinois University, School of Dental Medicine in 2002. Dr. Vu grew up in Chicago and moved to Madison, WI after graduating from dental school. In 2004, he joined ourpractice and has been providing professional, exceptional dental care to his patients.

Dr. Vu enjoys spending time with his patients and listening to their concerns. He is deeply committed to delivering the highest quality care with compassion and a gentle touch. His goal is to provide a personal and comfortable experience for all of his patients. Dr. Vu is a member of the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, and the Dane County Dental Society.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Vu enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Millie, and their daughter, Alyssa and son, Caden. They especially enjoy visiting theNorthwoods of Wisconsin and Door County. He also spends time playing volleyball, going bowling, and attending UW athletic events.

Dr. Fatima Wasti grew up in Dubai, UAE where she earned her D.D.S. at Ajman University of Science & Technologyin 2011. She later moved to the United States, making Madison, WI her new home. Dr. Wasti then continued to pursue her passion for dentistry by graduating from A.T.Still University with a MPH-D (Masters of Public Health - Dental) in 2018, followed by a D.M.D. from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 2020.

Dr. Wasti firmly believes in creating a positive and comfortable environment for all her patients. She is committed to providing the highest level of care to help her patients achieve optimal oral health, increase their self-confidence, and therefore improving overall quality of life.

Dr. Wasti is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and theAmerican Dental Association and is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and refining her skills through continuing education courses and advanced training in the latest dental treatments, techniques, and technology. Dr. Wasti is an Invisalign, ALD (Academy of Laser Dentistry) and AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics) Certified provider. She also serves as a board member forthe Wisconsin Dental Study Club and More Smiles Wisconsin.

Dr. Jerzy Wozniak grew up in Chicago and completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Illinois School of Dentistry, graduating with his D.D.S. in 2003. He maintained a successful practice in the Pacific Northwest before relocating back to the Midwest in 2015 to be closer to family. Dr. Wozniak brings his experience and friendly manner to our practice providing quality care for patients while making them feel at ease.

Dr. Wozniak, his wife, and their three children are happy to be making their home in the Madison area. In addition to dentistry, he enjoys gardening, fly fishing, auto racing, ice hockey and spending time with his family.

I love the people at Isthmus Dental. We workhard as a team to provide the best possible dentistry to our patients. My job as business manager involves working with the Isthmus Dental team on a daily basis, to keep our office running smoothly while maintaining ourexcellent, friendly patient care. I enjoy being outdoors bicycling, kayaking, and traveling with my husband, Mark.

I grew up in Madison & really enjoy living here! I want to give all of our clients the friendly, quality customer care that they deserve. When I am not in the office I enjoy spending time with my two cats and reading.

I will be celebrating 32years, spring of 2020. I have to say that the time has flown by quickly. I grew up on a farm in Brooklyn, Iowa. My family still lives in the area. I moved to the Badger state in 1981, first to Stevens Point, then to Madison in 1988. My husband, Todd and I bought a one-room schoolhouse 21 years ago near Brooklyn, Wisconsin. It has truly been a labor of love. Living close to the Sugar River, you will find me riding down the bike trail, boating down the river, or walking my dog Gretta, but my favorite place to be is on my ATV. I am active in several ATV clubs and find ourselves spending most of our vacation time at different ATV riding destinations. I also enjoy my time as a big sister with the big brother/sister program. It has been my pleasure to get to know our patients throughout these past years. I enjoy working downtown. The practice is unique both inside and out as well as the doctors and staff. Its great to hear out patients say Best Experience Ever!

I started working as a dental assistant while in the program at MATC. I worked in the Windsor/Waunakee area for eight years before coming to this awesome practice. I have always felt very at home here with great doctors, co-workers, patients and location. I grew up in a small, rural area north or Madison and have always lived in the surrounding area. Most of my free time I enjoy spending with family and friends, riding horses, riding my Harley, watching movies or just enjoying down time. I actually enjoyed going to the dentists growing up, I guess bringing me to this profession. I try to help put patients at ease during treatment and try to make it the best possible experience for them.

I started working as a dental assistant while I was in school, but once I graduated from Hygiene, I joined this office and have never looked back. I love working here and have grown to appreciate my patients, staff, the doctors, and our lovely downtown location. Originally from Janesville, Wisconsin, my parents and family still live in the area. I have lived in Madison since 2002. I have a bichon mix puppy named Symon Michael, named after Michael Symon from the Food Network! Needless to say, I enjoy cooking, and have even done some catering for events on the side. I spend a lot of my free time with friends and family. I stay busy by playing volleyball, kickball, and by walking Symon. I also love watching the Badgers, Brewers and Packers. I hope to remain active in the community by volunteering and continuing to provide the best care for my patients. I know that going to the dentist is not everyone's favorite thing to do, but I hope to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. You should walk away from our visits feeling good about your dental health, and knowing how to make your overall dental health even better.

I have been working in dentistry for many years helping people keep their beautiful smiles. I started my career in Brazil; I am fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. I think working at Isthmus Dental has been a perfect match for me. It is an environment where I can provide quality care and promote optimal oral health. My goal is to keep helping patients feel comfortable during their treatment.

I have been a Dental Hygienist since 1999. I enjoy helping people feel comfortable and at home here at Isthmus Dental, Ltd. I am originally from the Neenah-Menasha area and now live in Oregon with my husband, daughter and furry baby Morty! I enjoy camping, animals, reading, baking and family time.

Reviews

Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 151 reviews

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teresa faris
a year ago
The best. I am so thankful to Dr. Wozniak, Jess and everyone who I have worked with there. I can't image going anywhere else.


Louise Smoczynski
a year ago
The service I received with my temporary was marvelous. And there aren't enough words to describe Heidi's skills and kind demeanor. Things go smoothly when she's on the job.


Jacob Neeley
a year ago
Wonderful, helpful, staff. My dental hygienist was very knowledgeable and thorough. The dentist was thoughtful and spent more time than I expected explaining my dental health.


Mary Vernon
a year ago
This dental practice doesn't properly inform patients of the procedures the perform and the products they use. At a recent routine cleaning, the dental hygienist suddenly, without notice, and very quickly performed a new procedure that I wasn't happy with. I've had many routine cleaning appointments previously, and this procedure wasn't ever done before. When I brought up my unhappiness about not being given the option to turn down the procedure, the only response was that they were putting a note in my file so that the procedure wouldn't be done on me again. More recently, I chose to have a crown replaced. The old crown was put in at Isthmus Dental many years ago, so I naturally assumed the new crown would be very similar to the one I replaced. However, the lab now makes the crown out of new materials, and the new crown was considerably thicker than the old one. When starting to prepare the site for my new crown, the dentist started removing some of the enamel from one of my perfectly good teeth nearby. Again, this was done without informing me of what would happen. I believe I should have been informed before I decided to replace the old crown, and definitely before starting to shave down the good enamel on my good tooth. Finally, I recently learned that the Oral-B Glide floss that Isthmus Dental uses at the end of a routine cleaning (and sometimes sends home with the patient) has a very high level of PFAS - the most of any dental floss measured. When I brought this up with them, the answer is that they again put a note in my file so that I won't have that floss in the future, but they plan to keep on using it, and they don't plan to inform patients about the PFAS content. I expect a higher level of concern for my health and my right to informed health choices from my healthcare providers. In my experience, this dental practice has changed in recent years. If you use this dental clinic, I recommend asking for an explanation of the procedures and the ingredients in their products on each visit.


Andy Janssen
a year ago
Isthmus dental has incredibly amazing and caring staff. This is true from the front office to the direct care providers.


Austin Steinbach
a year ago
Tara was my Dental Hygienist and she went the extra mile to make sure I walked out with a confident smile. Dr. Wozniak's thoroughness in his assessment and explanations further complimented Tara's efforts. Great team and yes I'm going back.


Colleen McCabe
a year ago
I have NEVER had such a thorough cleaning of my teeth! Tara was amazing and I am so happy. I didn't go to the dentist for 7 years after a horrible experience elsewhere and I've been shopping around for a good place to go... I've found it!!!! Thank you!


Zachary VanOverbeke
a year ago
It had been a very long time since I've been to the dentist so I was nervous to come here. I'm happy to report that the staff were super friendly and went above and beyond to make sure that I was taken care of. At no point did they make me feel uncomfortable despite how much I'd neglected my teeth. Thank you, Isthmus Dental!


Tom Dehlinger
a year ago
As usual my six month cleaning and exam was a great experience. My hygienist Debora is excellent and thorough and Dr Wozniak is a worthy replacement for Dr Heitke. Smooth sailing ahead.


Linda Tuchman
2 years ago
Responsive to a tooth ache and suggested starting with the least intrusive and costly measure.


Diane Schwartz
2 years ago
I recently went back to Isthmus Dental after the Covid-19 shut down. The staff were very well covered with protective equipment and I felt very safe. They took my temperature and took an oxygen reading (first for that). The care was good as always. They got me in the chair right away and kept my discomfort to a minimum. I was getting a tooth prepped for a cap so there was a lot of drilling. I've been going here for a long time and find them to be very professional and thorough.


john santiago
2 years ago
Always professional


S G
2 years ago
Jamie is the best hygienist.


Gibril Jarjue
2 years ago
On time appointment, it went very well!


Christine DeSmet
2 years ago
A good place. Relaxing, well-managed so you're not climbing through a crowd to get to your appointment. Expert care. Friendly service. I've been with them a long time and can highly recommend Isthmus Dental.


scott sveum
2 years ago
Great staff. All do great job.


Jack Ambrose
2 years ago
These guys are the best there is!


Laura Varela
2 years ago
I highly recommend Isthmus Dental. Very professional and very sympathetic to scaredy-cats like me. Dr. Wasti and Assistant Salvador are fantastic!


Donald Edwards
2 years ago
I had an excellent experience. They fit me in, treated me very professionally and with great kindness and resolve my issues. I'm very grateful.


Tom Dehlinger
2 years ago
I'm never disappointed with the care I get at Isthmus Dental. Today it was repair of a lost filling and it was stress free perfect. Dr Wozniak and Heidi are the Dynamic Duo of dental treatment.


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