Our team
All of us at Lisa Young Family Dentistry maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Lisa Young DDS
Dr. Young graduated with Honors from the University of Minnesota Dental School in 1998. During her final year of
dental school, she was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Award and was the first woman on the Board of the Minnesota
Dental Association. After graduating, she practiced general dentistry in the Twin Cities for 5 years before
returning to Madison.
Dr. Young has completed all of the core curriculums plus two advanced courses at The Pankey Institute for
Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. Here she studied comprehensive diagnosis and treatment,
bite and jaw pain disorders (TMD), occlusion and occlusal splints, and advance education in multiple aspects of
dentistry. Dr. Young is one of the original members of the Seattle Study Club of Madison and meets twice a year
with a Pankey sponsored study club in Mequon, WI.
Dr. Young and her husband, Jack, have four children.
When did you join the practice? I joined Dr Robert Titus' practice part time in February of 2003, bought the practice in 2005 and moved it to the current location in December of 2009.
What are your hobbies? Gardening, baking with sourdough, exercising, playing the piano, and watching Badger sports.
What is your favorite toothbrush and dental floss? Oral B Electric and Coco Floss.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Both, just not too early and not too late.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Hermey
What are your favorite dental jokes? Which teeth do you need to brush? Only the ones you want to keep. If a kid has 25 candy bars and eats 22 of them, what do they have? Cavities!
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Dental Association
- Wisconsin Dental Association
- Greater Dane Dental Society
- Seattle Study Club of Madison
- Spear Study Club of Madison
- The Pankey Institute
Christina Streff DDS
Dr. Streff is a Marquette University alumna, graduating
Summa Cum Laude
in both her undergraduate and dental school studies. She grew up just outside of Madison and developed an
interest in dentistry at a young age growing up next door to her grandparents. Her grandfather was a dentist and
inspired many of her family members to enter the dental field. After graduating from Marquette in 2013, she
practiced in Minnesota for several years while her husband worked at The Mayo Clinic in Oral Surgery.
Dr. Streff loved the relationships she made there but is happy to be back helping smiles in her home state of
Wisconsin. She enjoys making relationships with her patients and treating all generations of families from
grandchildren to grandparents. She joined Lisa Young Family Dentistry in 2022 and is grateful to work
alongside the wonderful team here.
She loves learning and advancing her knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars. Most recently
she went through the Pankey Institute Curriculum. She is an active member of the Seattle Study Club and
the Spear Study Club groups. In 2025, she completed the 500 continuing education hours and an examination
requirement to qualify for the Fellowship Award in the Academy of General Dentistry.
When did you join the practice? 2-2-22
What are your hobbies? Running, staying active, being a "soccer mom" and puns.
What is your favorite toothbrush, toothpaste and/or floss? Coco Floss; as the box says, it truly is a "spa day for your smile."
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early bird.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Hermey the Elf
What is your favorite dental joke? All my tooth puns are coinci-dental!
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- American Dental Association
- Wisconsin Dental Association
- Greater Dane Dental Society
- Seattle Study Club of Madison
- Spear Study Club of Madison
- Academy of General Dentistry
- The Pankey Institute
Stacy- Practice coordinator
Stacy is the Practice Coordinator for Dr. Young and Dr Streff. She has been a specialist in the dental field for more than 10 years. She is thankful to be working in an office where she can do things she enjoys while directly working with people. Stacy graduated with a marketing degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Previous to her dental career, she was a Marketing Coordinator for a law firm and also the UMD Stores at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She also managed and taught at a local scrapbooking store in Duluth, MN.
When did you join the practice? 2018
What are your hobbies? Biking, houseplants, reading, crafting and going to the dog park with our black lab Olive.
What is your favorite toothbrush, toothpaste and or floss? Coco Floss and ProNamel toothpaste because my hygienist told me to use it. ha ha ha
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Night owl
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Tim Conway
Lisa - Patient Care Coordinator
What year did you join the practice? 2010 and then a welcome return in 2021 in a part time role.
What are your hobbies? Biking, singing and boating with the family.
What is your favorite toothbrush, toothpaste and or floss? I like Sensodyne because it is less abrasive and Coco Floss get my teeth feeling so clean.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I'm an early bird.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Tim Conway with Harvey Korman in the Carol Burnett skit.
What is your favorite dental joke? What did the dentist say to the tooth when he had to leave the room? I'll fill you in when I get back.
Kristen - Hygienist
Kristen was born in Poynette and lives there with her husband, Grant and their Mini Goldendoodle, Chip. She graduated from MATC in 1991 and treasures the relationships she has with the patients that she cares for.
When did you join the practice? 1994.
What are your hobbies? Cruising or planning a cruise, watching the Brewers, cooking and reading or listening to a good book.
What is your favorite toothpaste, toothbrush and floss? I prefer the Sonicare 1100, Colgate Cavity Protection Toothpaste and Coco Floss. The Sonicare 1100 is a great affordable brush that keeps my teeth and gums healthy, Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste is low abrasive and protects and preserves my enamel and Coco Floss has texture that really cleans effectively between the teeth.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I'm definitely an early bird.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Dr Tim Whatley from Seinfeld.
Favorite dental joke: How do you know it is time to go to the dentist? It is 2:30 (tooth-hurty)
Nikki - Hygienist
I am a Wisconsin native and graduated from Madison College in 2001. I am passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, confident smiles.
When did you join the practice? April of 2024
What are your hobbies? I am always running around for activities and sports for my son and daughter. Dog walks and dog parks with my Goldendoodle Ollie is another place you'll find me and I love spending time with family and friends.
What is your favorite toothbrush/toothpaste and/or floss? The Sonicare! It is a great toothbrush for kids, adults and the elderly. I have seen so much improvement in my patient's oral health after switching from a manual brush to the Sonicare.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I'm an early bird.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? The dentist in Finding Nemo.
Christie - Hygienist
I've been a hygienist since graduating in 2008 from Madison College and working in the dental field for over 20 years. Prior to becoming a hygienist, I was a dental assistant after graduating in the dental assisting program in 2003. I completed my undergraduate degree at UW Stevens Point and my dental hygiene degree at Madison College. My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and we have one daughter.
When did you join the practice? January of 2025
What are your hobbies? Reading, camping and embroidery.
What is your favorite toothpaste, toothbrush and/or floss? My favorite toothbrush is the Sonicare electric toothbrush. I feel like it does so much more than a manual toothbrush.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Early bird
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Tim Conway from the Carol Burnett show. It cracks me up every time I watch it.
Favorite dental joke? What is a dentist's favorite time of the day? 2:30 (tooth hurty)
Soni - Dental Assistant
When did you join the practice? I joined the practice in 2016. Before that, I wasn’t exactly excited about driving from Sun Praire to the west side - let alone taking on the Beltline - but I kept hearing great things about Dr Young and the team. We agreed to a three-month trial to see if I was a good fit, and nine years later, I’m still here and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
What are your hobbies? Outside of work, I enjoy golfing, boating, water skiing, and spending time with our two daughters. I also love creating stained-glass art and pretty much anything that gets me outdoors - whether I’m on the water, out on the trail, or exploring somewhere new.
What is your favorite toothpaste, toothbrush and or floss - and why? I use an Oral B electric toothbrush with a small amount of Arm & Hammer toothpaste. It’s a low-abrasive, simple, and really gets the job done. I switch between Coco Floss and waxed floss, but Coco Floss is my favorite because my teeth feel extra clean afterwards.
Are you an early bird or night owl? I am definitely an early bird. Mornings are when I’m most productive and I love the quiet start to the day before everything picks up speed.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV show or movie? Hermey the Elf from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has always been my favorite dentist-in-the-making. His determination and big heart make him impossible not to root for.
What is your favorite dental joke? What did the dentist say to the golfer? You have a hole in one!
Kaitlyn- Dental Assistant
When did you join the practice? 2021
What are your hobbies? Playing volleyball, biking around the local trails, reading and exploring new restaurants.
Favorite toothbrush, toothpaste and/or floss? I love how clean my teeth feel after using my Oral B Smart rechargeable toothbrush. A huge plus is that I can bring it on vacation too because the charge lasts for weeks. I love the Coco Floss brand because they have so many fun flavors and they all work so well to clean in between.
Are you and early bird or a night owl? I'm definitely a night owl.
Who is your favorite dentist from a TV Show or movie? Hermey the Misfit Elf.
Favorite dental joke? Why did the dentist go to the zoo? To see the enamels!
Lissete- Dental Assistant
I was born in Mexico City, moved and grew up in southern Wisconsin from the age of 5. I am bilingual and speak both English and Spanish. I have a son named Adriel, born in 2019. He keeps me on my toes as he loves to be active.
I have always found it fulfilling uplifting others, whether its through compliments, listening to them or my favorite, smiling at them. With that, I have found a passion for dentistry. Helping others feel confident in their smile and also guiding them to a healthier lifestyle by caring for their oral health is rewarding to me. Hopefully our cross will pass at the office and I’ll have the pleasure of meeting you!
When did you join the practice? January of 2023
What are your hobbies? Weightlifting, socializing with friends and family, spending time outdoors with my son, exploriting indoor trampoline parks and going to live events like games and concerts.
What is your favorite toothbrush, toothpaste and/or floss? My favorite recommendation to give to patients is to use an electric toothbrush and I love my Oral B electric toothbrush.
Are you an early bird or a night owl? I am a night owl.
What is your favorite dental joke? What does a dentist call their x-rays? Their tooth pics!
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