Cathleen
Cathleen has experience as a dental assistant since 1996 and joined our Excellence In Dentistry team in January of 2024. Cathleen can be found assisting Dr. Batchelor at both our Madison & Cottage Grove locations. Cathleen brings a wealth of dental knowledge and enjoys getting to know each of her patients. Cathleen loves dental because she has always enjoyed helping others, and from a very young age had an interest in teeth. Outside of the office Cathleen is very crafty and enjoys making art and costumes, as well as spending time outdoors camping and rock collecting. Cathleen is a local Wisconsin resident, and cant wait to meet you!
“Laughter Is The Best Medicine ”
Courtney
Courtney joined our Excellence In Dentistry team as a dental assistant in 2022, and is assisting chairside with Dr. Jeremie Sauvé at both the Madison and Cottage Grove locations. Courtney grew up in Illinois and has dental assisting experience since 2020, and several years as a dietary aid and activity coordinator. Courtney recently moved to Madison area, which brought her here to Excellence In Dentistry. Courtney enjoys helping others and treating all people with kindness and respect along with understanding. Courtney keeps busy outside of the office by shopping and traveling home to visit her family and friends.
“Treat others the way you want to be treated”
Dental Hygienists
Calla
Calla has several years’ experience in Dental Hygiene and joined our Madison – Excellence In Dentistry team as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2023. Calla received her associate in Dental Hygiene from Madison College as well as a bachelor’s in social work from UW Whitewater. Calla enjoys getting to know and connecting with all her patients, she always puts the patient first and strives to help them meet their oral health goals: working together always has the best outcomes. Having a history of social work, Calla is aware of how to provide quality communication and understands how dental appointments can be challenging for some. Calla and her husband enjoy spending time with their three cocker spaniels: Frannie, Daisy, and Cooper, and can be found in the evenings with a good charcuterie board and some red wine!
“You don’t have to.. . you get to”
Char
Char joined the Excellence in Dentistry team in 2018 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Char received her Associate of Applied Science from Madison College in 2016 with certifications in Laser and Anesthetic. Char has a strong passion to get to know all her patients while helping to educate them on the importance of proper oral dental home care. Char believes that staying healthy and feeling good about yourself is an important part of everyone’s overall health. Char is a local, born and raised, Wisconsin resident, enjoys shoping, decorating, and spending evenings relaxing. Char is a avid Packer fan… Go Pack Go!
“The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today”
Denny
Denny fell in love with dentistry after working as a dental technician in a dental lab, where he decided to go back to school to become a Dental Hygienist, and that is exactly what he did! Denny graduated from Madison College in 2016 and joined Excellence In Dentistry in 2021 with over 5 years of experience. Denny holds certifications as RDH, Anesthetic, BLS, and Laser. Denny treats every patient with professional skills and lets nothing deter him from providing the care that each patient needs and deserves. Denny is a multi-talented musician (guitar, bass, piano, mandolin & ukulele) Denny enjoys the outdoors and loves hiking and fishing.
Favorite dental joke: “What’s red & bad for your teeth?… A BRICK!”
Jessica
Jessica graduated from Madison Area Technical College in 2011 with honors in the registered Dental Hygiene Program and joins the Madison – Excellence in Dentistry team in 2022. Jessica strives to provide exceptional knowledge about oral health and provide at home oral hygiene skills to all her patients so that they can make the best decisions for their oral health, and in turn, increase their self confidence and happiness. Jessica enjoys traveling, exercising, listening to live music, and spending all of her spare time with her husband and three children’s extracurricular activities.
“Whatever you do, always give 100%, unless you’re donating blood”
Theresa
Theresa joins the Excellence In Dentistry – Madison team in 2022 with certification in both Laser and Anesthetic, and graduated from Madison College with an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2003. Theresa believes that it takes diverse people with strong skills and dedication to impact and improve the oral health of all patients. Theresa treats her patients with the best care, making them feel respected, comfortable, and confident about their treatment. When not in the office, Theresa enjoys spending time with her son and daughter and can often be found working crossword puzzles or adventuring out for a hike with her family and friends!
“Only brush and floss the ones you want to keep”
Patient Coordinators
Abby
Abby’s smiling face will be the first one to greet you upon your entrance to our Excellence In Dentistry-Cottage Grove location as the Patient Coordinator. Abby is a local area resident that has grown up in Sun Prairie & Deforest, graduated from University of Phoenix with her Degree in Business, and has had over 10+ years in the business and customer service field. Abby has rejoined our office in 2020, and believes that a positive patient experience is always the number one priority. Outside of our office, Abby enjoys relaxing in northern Wisconsin with her family, friends, and two boys!
“Hakuna Matata – No Trouble”
Ellen
Ellen joins our Excellence In Dentistry team as a Patient Coordinator in 2023 and will be the face of our Madison office as she is the first person you will see when entering the Madison location. Ellen has a warm and welcoming smile that will surely allow you to feel at ease. With a background and degree in Cakes and Pastries, our team cannot wait to experience all the benefits of taste testing her baking masterpieces! Ellen has always been interested in the dental field and with a toddler at home, decided now is time for a career change. Ellen believes in treating everyone like family and has enjoyed creating patient interactions while learning all about dentistry. Ellen and her Husband live in Madison and enjoy taking walks together, day long road trips, cooking, hiking and vacationing.
“The only one who can tell you, you can’t win is you, and you don’t have to listen”
Mariah
Mariah joined the Excellence In Dentistry- Madison team in 2021 after graduating from the UW Green Bay (GO PACK GO!) Mariah has a very gentle and calming personality that will always puts patients first and she strives to make sure all your needs are met. Outside of the office Mariah stays active and enjoys spending her time outdoors playing sports, hunting, fishing, hiking, UTV and four wheeling & of course spending time with her family and friends. Mariah has two kittens named Kip and Harper, and tries to take advise from a sunflower!
“Be Bright Sunny and Positive. Rise. Shine and Hold your Head High”
Office Manager
Cylinda
Cylinda began her dental career in 1999 and has been a dedicated asset at Excellence in Dentistry since 2005. Cylinda’s enthusiasm and experience makes even the most apprehensive dental patient feel comfortable, as she has a vast dental knowledge and has taken on many roles within the Excellence In Dentistry offices. After spending more then 20 years assisting chairside with Dr. Batchelor, Cylinda has taken on the role of office manager for both our Madison and Cottage Grove locations. Cylinda works diligently to ensure all team members are provided a positive work environment and all patients have the best possible dental experience. When not in the dental office, Cylinda is a dedicated wife and mother of two very active children, and most evenings she can be found in a dance studio or at a Baseball Field around the Midwest.
“No Act of Kindness Is Ever Wasted”