Fifty Years In, We Still Know Your Name
A family-owned, private dental practice in Waunakee, WI, run by the Karls family since 1970.
WHAT MAKES A VISIT HERE DIFFERENT?
No rotating associates and no new face every visit. Whether it’s Dr. Matt or Dr. Sarah Karls, you’ll see the same family dentist at our Waunakee, WI practice, appointment after appointment, year after year. That kind of consistency is rare, and it’s exactly how we’ve built trust with generations of families.
New patient visits run a full hour and a half, and routine cleanings get an hour of their own. We’re not rushing you in and out between other appointments, because good dentistry and honest conversations both take real time to do well. It’s a small difference, but our patients notice it right away.
When you need a crown, it’s custom-shaded by a local lab, not shipped overseas to be mass-produced by strangers. It’s a small decision, but it says a lot about how Karls Family Dentistry approaches every patient’s care. We’d rather get the details right than move you through quickly.
Who Will Be Taking Care of You?
That’s Dr. Matt and Dr. Sarah Karls, in their own words. Dr. Matt grew up in Waunakee, and the practice itself goes back to 1970, when his father first opened these doors. That legacy still shapes how they practice today.
Dr. Matt and Dr. Sarah completed an advanced residency at Meriter Hospital in Madison, working alongside specialists in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics. That training means they know exactly when a specialist should be part of your care, and they only ever refer you to people they know and trust personally.
Not only do we treat patients like family, but we also treat our team like family too.
“We are real people, and we believe that people love us for who we are.”
WHAT CAN WE HELP YOU WITH TODAY?
A lost or damaged tooth affects more than how you look. It can change how you eat, speak, and feel in photos, so we offer restorative care and implant restoration, from a single crown to a full rebuild.
Invisalign moves teeth quietly and comfortably, without anyone at the office guessing what’s going on. It’s a simple way to get the smile you want without changing how your day looks.
Regular cleanings do more than freshen your smile. They catch small problems while they’re still easy and affordable to treat, before they turn into something bigger.
Nervous About Your First Visit?
If it’s been years since your last visit, you’re in good company, and you won’t get a lecture here. We’ll go at your pace, explain everything before we touch anything, and stop the moment you raise a hand.
You’ll pass a courtyard with a bubbling rock fountain on your way in. Inside, you’ll find natural light, fresh flowers from a local florist every week, and private rooms with doors that close. One of our hygienists will get to know your history first, then we’ll talk through what we’re seeing and build a plan together. No pressure, just options that fit what you want.
Don't Take Our Word For It
We’ve been voted Best of Waunakee every year since 2017, and named Best of Madison by fellow dentists. Nice to hear, but the truth is in what our patients tell us themselves.
Worried About Cost or Insurance?
We’re a fee-for-service, private practice, which gives us the freedom to recommend care based on what’s right for you rather than what insurance covers. If you do have dental insurance, we’re happy to work with it and help you make the most of your available benefits. If you don’t have coverage, we offer a membership plan built for exactly that. We also have a private room off the front desk if you’d rather talk numbers somewhere quiet.