Meet Our Dentists

Dr. James W. Hill was born and raised in Madison. After graduating from  Madison West High School, he studied philosophy and theology at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Not suited for the priesthood, Dr. Hill decided to enter the dental field upon receiving his undergraduate degree. He attended the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota where he earned his doctorate of dental surgery in 1977.  Dr. Hill established a private practice in Madison and became a consultant to the State of Wisconsin on treating children in institutionalized settings.

In keeping with the practice’s philosophy, Dr. Hill has pursued a great deal of continuing education in the areas of reconstruction of complex cases, TMJ disorder and implants.  He is a Fellow of The American Dental Implant Association, holds Fellowship status in the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry and is on the Advisory Board of The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics. Understanding that Cosmetic Dentistry is very closely related to the art of Facial Esthetics, he is also a Member of The Academy of Facial Esthetics and is able to provide Botox and Dermal Fillers to his patients.  He also holds a master's degree in administrative medicine and a fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Hill serves on the Board of Trustees for  Madison Country Day School, the Board of Vilas Zoo, and on the Board of  Evergreen State Bank and Stoughton Investments of Nevada.

Dr. Amy Sergeant grew up in Iowa and graduated with distinction from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. She then completed an internship, combined with graduate studies in nutrition, at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics. After practicing as a Registered Dietitian at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for four years, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry and attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and then a general practice residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.

Dr. Sergeant has been in practice since 2001 and enjoys treating patients of all ages at both Cottage Grove and Madison offices.  Her attention to detail shows in her exceptional cosmetic work and general family dentistry.  Dr. Sergeant and her husband Dane, and daughter Arianna, enjoy spending time with their adorable dogs, Bella and Maisy, and attending Badger Hockey games. Dr. Amy also enjoys practicing yoga and volunteering for two dog rescue groups in the Midwest.Dr. Sergeant is a Delta Dental provider.

Dr. Edwin Batchelor brings a wealth of experience with him, including his education at the Air Force Academy and the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry. After receiving his doctorate of dental surgery, Dr. Batchelor attended a two year, hospital-based residency in general practice and periodontics/implants at the National Naval Dental Center at Bethesda, Maryland. There, he served patients from the naval armed services, U.S. Cabinet, and Congress. Dr. Batchelor is certified in oral conscious sedation and provides comprehensive care for those who are unable to tolerate dental procedures with simple local anesthesia. He has been in practice for 20 years and is on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Academy of General Dentistry and is a Fellow of the American Dental Implant Association. He practices at our Madison and Cottage Grove offices and is a Delta Dental provider.