Family-Focused Dental Practice
We assure to create a warm, caring environment in which you will feel comfortable seeking treatment for all of your dental needs. We strive to exceed your expectations through personal attention and education to keep your smile healthy and beautiful for years to come. Our team is here to provide the quality dentistry your family needs with the individual care you deserve.
MEET OUR DENTISTS
A FAMILY TRADITION
Dr. Matthew Karls
Born and raised in Waunakee, Dr. Matthew Karls graduated from the Marquette University School of Dentistry earning his DDS in 2009. After dental school, Dr. Matt completed a one-year residency program at Meriter Hospital, where he received additional advanced training in all disciplines of dentistry. Dr. Matt was awarded a faculty position after finishing his residency program in 2010, and he continued to teach at Meriter on a part-time basis until its closure. Dr. Matt is also an active member of local, state and national dental associations.
Dr. Matt feels very fortunate to live and practice in the town he was raised, in addition to working alongside both his wife and father. In his free time, Dr. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah, their two children, Annorah and Frederick, along with their families which include twelve nieces and nephews. Dr. Matt is also an avid golfer, fitness enthusiast, and a huge fan of the Milwaukee Bucks.
- American Dental Association
- Wisconsin Dental Association
- Dane County Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Chicago Dental Society
- Spear Institute
- Seattle Study Club
- ACT Dental Academy
Dr. Sarah Karls
Dr. Sarah Karls grew up in Hartland, WI and completed her undergraduate studies at UW Milwaukee. She received her DDS from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2010. Following dental school, Dr. Sarah completed a one-year residency program at Meriter Hospital, where she received additional advanced training in all disciplines of dentistry. Dr. Sarah was awarded a faculty position after finished her residency program in 2011, where she taught in the program until it was closed in 2014. Following the residency Dr. Sarah worked at a private practice downtown until she joined Karls Family Dentistry in 2018.
Dr. Sarah is very grateful to be part of such a wonderful and thriving community. She loves working with not only her husband but an incredibly caring dental team. She is passionate about endurance sports and completed Ironman Wisconsin in 2019. She also enjoys golfing and spending time with their two kids. She is an active member of local, state, and national dental associations.
- American Dental Association
- Wisconsin Dental Association
- Dane County Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Chicago Dental Society
- Spear Institute
- Seattle Study Club
- ACT Dental Academy
Dr. Stanley Karls — Retired (2018)
Dr. Stanley Karls was born and raised in Waunakee and graduated from Waunakee High School with a class of 37 students. He attended Marquette University for his undergraduate studies and went on to receive his DDS degree from Marquette Dental School. A Captain in the U.S. Army, Dr. Stan then served two years active duty including one year in Vietnam.
In 1970 Dr. Stan returned to Waunakee to establish Karls Family Dentistry and he has been practicing general dentistry here ever since. He enjoys working with people of all ages and appreciates the opportunity to see multiple generations of families.
Dr. Stan has served as President of the Dane County Dental Society and on the MATC health advisory board. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Wisconsin Dental Association, the Pierre Fauchard Academy, an organization promoting professionalism, integrity, and ethics in dentistry and the Waunakee Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Stan also continues to attend many hours of continuing education and has enjoyed the challenges a general dentistry practice provides.
Dr. Stan is enjoying his retirement by spending his free time playing golf, spending time with Kim, his wife of over 50 years, and family, especially his ten grandchildren. He has had a wonderful and rewarding career of over 50 years helping care for a countless number of people in the Madison area.
- American Dental Association
- Wisconsin Dental Association
- Dane County Dental Society (former President)
- Pierre Fauchard Academy
MEET OUR TEAM
Friendly Faces at the Office
Treating You Like Family
Karls Family Dentistry was established in 1970 by Dr. Stanley Karls. After owning and operating the practice for more than 40 years, he welcomed his son, Dr. Matthew Karls, to the family practice in 2010. In 2018, we were delighted to have Dr. Matt’s wife, Dr. Sarah Karls join Karls Family Dentistry. The pair continue to own and operate the family practice and look forward to many more years to come. Each doctor is dedicated to providing the best possible care tailored to their patients’ lives.
Our New Office
We are proud to welcome you to our dental home. Our practice is family-owned-and -operated, and we have been in our current for over 50 years. In order to give our patients and team the best possible dental experience, we completed a significant expansion and remodel of our building.
We were honored to have won awards including the Associated Builders and Contractors of Wisconsin Projects of Distinction and the Orchid award for Waunakee. The Orchid award is presented to a Chamber of Commerce Member business that completed a substantial redevelopment façade building project within the last year, contributing to the promotion of commerce, economic development, and the overall beautification of the Waunakee/Westport area.
With renovations completed in 2021, we have a space that feels more like home, rather than a traditional dental office. Drs. Matt & Sarah had goals of improving handicap accessibility with larger hallways, a parking lot, and larger treatment rooms. Another goal was to utilize as much natural light as possible throughout the entire building, to have a sense of openness and not feeling like you are in a typical dental office. We are all so grateful to be in such a beautiful building that is truly like a second home to us, and as a result, we have elevated our already wonderful family-feel of our practice.
