About Us

Your Madison Dentist Team

Trust our dentists with your smile! But don’t take our word for it, our dentists have over 1,000 5-Star Google reviews.

Affiliated Dentists West and East dental Madison office locations

As a provider of family dentistry, at Affiliated Dentists Madison, it’s our mission to provide the finest dental care. We work to achieve this goal in an atmosphere of honesty and empathy for our patients. Our commitment is to the highest dental standards. This includes embracing the latest techniques and technologies and staying at the core of modern dentistry practices. We do this while remembering that ultimately patient comfort and satisfaction is at the core of what we do.

Above all, at Affiliated Dentists Madison, our hope is that our efforts provide our patients the smile they desire and a lifetime of strong dental health.

We are enthusiastic about our jobs and our mission and we think you’ll find that this fact shines through in every visit you have to one of our dental offices. Either East at River Place in Monona or West at Odana Road in Madison. Both dental offices are located just off the Madison beltline highway.

Our History

We've been around a while

Affiliated Dentists team

Today Affiliated Dentists Madison is a thriving practice operating out of two offices equipped with the latest in state-of-the-art technology and with a full complement of staff ready to offer a vast array of dental services. But, like most small businesses we emerged from more humble beginnings.

Dr. John Busby graduated from dental school in 1978 along with Dr. Wipperfurth and Dr. Wierwill. Those two started their own practices in Madison, but Dr. John Busby served in the military until 1983. Once out, Dr. John Busby started a new practice with Dr. Wipperfurth. Later he started the office known as Midvale Regent Dental Associates in Madison with Dr. McGary. Finally in 1997, all offices merged into one, forming what we now know as Affiliated Dentists.

Initially, we only had one office, our location off of River Place by Monona. However, our practice was growing fast, so in an effort to meet demand in 2003 we built our West office on Odana Road. That same year Dr. Miller graduated dental school and and we were pleased to welcome her to the team.

The practice continues to grow, and through the years we’ve continued to welcome new dentists to our team. Dr. Mark Gustavson joined in 2007, Dr. Laura Peles in 2009. Dr. Maggie Smith in 2012. Dr. Brian Porter joined in 2013 and, most recently, Dr. Susie Dendinger joined in 2017.

And while our team has grown, we remain informed by the notion that our success is measured by the experiences of each of our patients. We strive to offer our patients the best dental care but we also know how much it means to them that we also remember their name.

Our Reviews

Actual patient testimony

East Office Reviews

  • Melissa is so professional and does a great job as my hygienist! And Dr. Buddy is always thorough with exams, yet they are also quick with getting you in and done! Would highly recommend them both!
  • Very friendly. They make sure you’re comfortable during all procedures. I already in the past had 3 crowns done. Not in pain
  • We have had such good dental care here for several years now. The staff are all friendly and professional. They have been excellent with our young children (letting them play by the chair while I have my teeth cleaned, telling them in a child friendly way what is going to happen or what they are doi... Read More

West Office Reviews

  • I've been going to Affiliated Dentists for a couple years now, and I couldn't be happier! My implants look fantastic, and all the ladies are always so friendly and helpful! I always tell them I miss the days when my mom would schedule and take me to the dentist and my dad would pay for it 😂. But ... Read More
  • Affiliated Dentists is an amazing Dental office. Laura does great cleanings and Dr. Peles was fantastic in replacing a crown for myself. Must see this office for your dental work, you will not be disappointed. The entire Staff is great! 😁
  • I’ve been going here for years now and I always see Dr. Porter as well as several different dental hygienists. It’s always a pleasant experience. I had my very first cavity filled today….things were painless and very quick! I was told all the details as we went and Dr. Porter was lovely per us... Read More