Meet Your Team
Diane Breen - Hygienist
Dental hygiene has been Diane’s chosen profession for 16 years, the past 10 of which she feels she is privileged to have spent working for Dr. Puntillo. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, the Wisconsin Dental Hygiene Association as well as local study groups. Diane shares Dr. Puntillo’s commitment to continuing education and to providing a comprehensive and comfortable dental experience for all our patients. Ireland is Diane’s favorite travel destination and she has a passion for gardening.
Karen Rodrick - Hygienist
Karen came to us directly from serving as a dental assistant/hygienist in Afghanistan with the 453 Combat support hospital. An eight-year Army Reservist, she graduated from dental hygiene school in 2004. Karen loves working with the latest in dental technology and continues to stay on top of current hygiene trends and research. Karen enjoys playing softball and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Cindy Butler - Office Administrator
Cindy is proud to say that she has been with the practice for 31 years, initially as a dental assistant. She has logged hundreds of hours in continuing education and has worked very closely with one of the world’s best dental and leadership consultants, Dr. Cathy Jameson. She is particularly proud to greet our patients with her new smile that was designed by Dr. Puntillo. Cindy enjoys mural and faux painting, traveling and spending time with her granddaughter.
Jodi Karow - Business Assistant
Jodi’s exceptional verbal skills make her a wonderful asset to our office. She attended Illinois Wesleyan and Carthage colleges majoring in vocal performance and business. Jodi loves performing, spending time with her husband Aaron and her “little star in training”, Arianna.
Leah Pippin - Dental Assistant
Leah graduated from the Gateway Technical College Certified Dental Assisting Program in 1998. A new addition to our office, she enjoys working with children and educating patients on ways to improve their dental health. Being born and raised in Burlington and coming from a long line of dental professionals, Leah is happy to be working back in her home community and excited about the many educational opportunities our practice offers.
Jacki Wuttke - Dental Assistant
Jacki has been a clinical assistant to Dr. Puntillo since 1978. She has attended extensive continuing education courses in all areas of dentistry and patients feel confident in her gentle expertise. She enjoys seeing patients achieve a healthy, beautiful smile and her favorite cases are complex cosmetic cases. A lifelong Burlington resident, Jacki and her husband Ron enjoy traveling.
