Dentist Madison Madison Family Dental Assoc. - LeadershipHere at Madison Family Dental Associates, we have a wonderful and professional leadership team who help make our dental practice the best in Madison and DeForest, WI!Madison Family Dental Associates, 5709 Odana Rd., Madison, WI 53719 608-274-5970 madisonfamilydental.com 5/1/2022 Tags: dentist Madison WI dentist Madison WI
Dr. Julian-Hoernke grew up in the Twin Cities and moved to the Madison area during adolescence. She attended Arizona State University, where she focused on psychology and fulfilling pre-med requirements. While taking a gap year to apply to medical school, Dr. Julian-Hoernke was offered a job as a dental assistant in Madison. That opportunity sparked her love for dentistry and lead her to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.
Upon graduating, Dr. Julian-Hoernke knew she wanted to be in a group setting rather than being a solo practitioner. She found Madison Family Dental Associates and felt that because it was owned and operated by practicing dentists, who could help grow and guide her, it was the ideal practice for her. Now that she is an owner, she extends that same level of collaboration to all of MFDAs dentists.
There is so much about dentistry that drew Dr. Julian-Hoernke in. She loves the science, artistry, fine detail work, patient and coworker interaction, as well as the work-life balance the dental field provides. She had a great dentist growing up and wanted to provide that same level of care and personal experience to others. As a general dentist, Dr. Julian-Hoernke loves the wide variety of procedures she gets to perform. Her goal is to educate her patients regarding their oral health and how it affects their overall wellbeing. More recently, Dr. Julian-Hoernke has expanded to airway centric and non-surgical orthodontics, which allows her the ability to help both kids and adults function better for a lifetime.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Julian-Hoernke stays very busy with her husband, three children, and two dogs. She enjoys gardening, swimming, biking, cross word puzzles, and attending concerts and Overture Center productions (pre-COVID). Her kids participate in many extra-curricular activities including swim team, water ballet, baseball, dance team, gymnastics, soccer, winter sports and more! One of her biggest passions is being an active supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, as one of her children has Type 1 diabetes; an ever-changing challenge that keeps her on her toes!
Prior to dental school, Dr. Wirtz practiced pediatric physical therapy for five years. Working at the UW Hospital, Dr. Wirtz realized her passion for healthcare. She discovered that dentistry offered the close patient care and work-life balance she desired. Dr. Wirtz graduated from Marquette School of Dentistry in 2005, and immediately knew she wanted to be in a group practice setting in Madison, Wisconsin. She sought out the ability to continue learning and growing from experienced dentists, and found that environment at Madison Family Dental Associates.
Dr. Wirtz is most fulfilled when a patient is able to come in with a problem and be fully treated that day. The reward of seeing her patients leave with a new, confident smile fuels her passion as a dentist. She continually seeks to build trust with her patients and feels honored to provide their dental care. Dr. Wirtz's favorite procedure is placing front crowns, as the patient can pick out the shape and color of their desired smile and she can make their vision come to life! More recently, Dr. Wirtz is expanding her orthodontic work, which provides another alternative to creating aesthetically pleasing dentition. She thrives on achieving the dream smile for her patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Wirtz is a mom of four, three girls and one boy, which keeps her very busy! As her two eldest enter their teenage years, she acknowledges that each stage of adolescence provides new adventures, rewards, and stresses. Dr. Wirtz enjoys staying active through running, and most recently, on her new Peleton!