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Jessika Sundermann
Jessika Sundermann originally wanted to become a pathologist but her fine hands and dexterity are ideal for dental medicine and we are grateful that she chose to become a dentist. Her profession allows Jessika Sundermann to combine her practical skills with creativity and her empathetic nature soon has her patients feeling at ease and happy to place their trust in her, something which she sees as her true vocation in life. At the end of every work day, Jessica Sundermann cycles home, tired but happy. Knowing that those who give a lot also need to recharge their batteries, Jessika loves to spend time hiking in the mountains or enjoying a picnic with friends, family and her dog, Jenna, in the urban jungle of Berlin.
Philip Schäfer
Philip Schäfer has always been fascinated by the interplay of art and medicine. He loves the way in which the dental profession brings together what might appear to be opposing disciplines. Driven by a desire for lifelong learning, he has completed a whole range of advanced dentistry training courses. His positive approach to life and a desire to enrich the lives of others spreads easily from his own smile to the relaxed and happy faces of his patients and team. His motto “strength in serenity” and the support of his children, partner and friends help him to recharge and meet every day with new energy.
Jessica Adamczyk Bugla
Having spent a great deal of her earlier life in Poland, Jessica Adamczyk Bugla (currently on maternity leave) remembers the country fondly, not only as her childhood home but also for her studies in dental degree, which laid the foundation for her current profession. Working as a dentist is for her the perfect combination of physician, artist and engineer – something which enriches her life with joy and contentment every day. Her patients’ comfort during treatment and precise work are supported by her professional and friendly approach. Her strengths are aesthetic dentistry and root canal treatment – these are the fields of dentistry that give her great satisfaction. She finds her balance outside of practice with traveling, skiing, yoga and photography.
Joey Rug
“Each and every tooth is attached to a whole person” – this forms the foundation for Joey Rug’s profession and vocation as assistant dentist. Born in Berlin, he has been fascinated by dentistry since he was 15 and joined the dental practice straight after his final school exams. As a former competitive sportsman, discipline and ambition are familiar concepts and still important to him: never lose sight of your goal. He takes time to listen both to patients and colleagues and is appreciated for his friendly and humorous manner. And what about downtime? That is when he likes to listen to old LP records, cook or enjoy sports.
Martina Joanna Wisniewski
Originally from Kassel, in Hessen with polish roots, Martina Wisniewski (currently on maternity leave) studied dental medicine in Göttingen and we are glad that she has now moved even further east, to join our practice in Berlin. She specialises in dental aesthetics, surgery, paediatric dentistry and also treatment of patients suffering from anxiety, an area very close to her heart. With her combination of dental expertise, experience and empathy, she is highly appreciated by our patients, who are happy to lie back and trust in her and her skills. “Goodness always comes back to the one who shows it“ – a guiding principle for her life and work, which helps especially when things don’t go as planned. Her calm approach to life’s challenges is supported by her practices in meditation, yoga and the joy of creating art and music.
Dr. Lisa Marie Straub
If you move to Berlin from Freiburg, the warmest city in Germany, you have to be very passionate about your profession. Lisa Straub is fulfilled with her profession as dentist. With over 10 years of practical experience she brings a wide range of skills to our team. In addition to her specialist area of endodontics and fillings, she loves working with children and taking care of patients with anxiety, who are soon able to relax with her empathetic and easy-going manner. After work, she enjoys reading, Cantienica training and spending time and travelling with her family.
Birgit Hiegemann
Birgit Hiegemann is a dental hygienist & prevention manager B.Sc. Periodontology. She always knew that she wanted to start with the basics of dentistry and work her way up, always learning more about this fascinating profession. Her passion for the role played by health and dental hygiene in preventing disease can be seen when she explains the significance of good dental care to our patients. She enjoys using the great variety of options in her profession to ensure that patients can keep their own healthy teeth their whole lives long. Birgit Hiegemann is always there for those around her, both at work and during her private life. She likes to unwind by practicing yoga, cooking and skiing or walking with her dog.
Jessica Neidhardt
Jessica Neidhardt enjoyed her visits to the dentist as a child and her own positive experience of dental hygiene treatment lead to her current choice of profession. She is motivated by a desire to help people recover their self-confident smiles and to reduce their fear of dental visits through her encouraging manner. She is keen to further add to her extensive knowledge and skills and even after 18 advanced training courses, there is no end to her learning. Our patients appreciate her expertise and are thankful for pain-free treatment with a positive end result.
Elena Müller
Elena Müller radiates a calm and serene manner, not only at work but also when practising yoga or watercolour painting in her free time. A true Berliner, Elena trained as a dental assistant but did not stop there. Once qualified, she followed her ambitions with advanced training and is now also a qualified dental hygienist. Her motto at work “more than just prevention” is demonstrated in her desire to not only inform her patients but also to encourage them to actively participate in reaching the best possible result. This fits in nicely with her second motto “Work with what you have and not against it”.