Julie B Hawley, DDS, PC

02/20/2026

Check out our team as they continued their advanced training in laser treatments this morning!

Dr. Hawley and your hygienists Shannon, Colby, and Macey are fully certified and can provide many different treatments with this cutting edge technology!

Lasers are an excellent option for:
🪥Minimally invasive periodontal therapy!
🍦Desensitizing teeth--eat all the ice cream you want!
💥Cold and canker sores--help them feel better and disappear faster!
😁Minimally invasive gum reshaping to even out any asymmetries and broaden your smile!

Call for an appointment 434-634-4164

01/26/2026

We will open at 10:00 tomorrow, January 27th! Be safe!

01/25/2026

Due to the inclement weather and the safety of our patients and staff, our office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Luke Hawley says for everyone to stay safe and warm!

01/15/2026

Next in our “meet the team” series is dedicated dental assistant, Sydney Crafton. Sydney has filled more than one role at the practice, but has been a chairside assistant for over 2 years now. She is friendly and professional and knows how to brighten your day with her big smile. Her easygoing and relaxed demeanor are sure to help you feel calm and relaxed during any appointment, big or small. She is highly skilled with patient care, including diagnostic radiographs, pre- and post-operative instructions and other patient education. She will walk your through what to expect and make sure you stay comfortable while having all your dental needs met. Thank you, Sydney!
When asked, Sydney tells us her favorite part of the job is: Talking with the patients and establishing a relationship, seeing patients become comfortable coming to the dentist, and seeing the BEFORE and AFTERS!
Her favorite food is: Seafood
And if she could choose a theme song to play every time she walked into a room it would be: “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper

01/05/2026

“Meet the Team” continues with dazzling dental assistant Crystal Jarratt. Crystal has been with the practice for an impressive 26 years. She is talented and knowledgeable at so many different facets of dentistry. In addition to chairside assisting, Crystal is also an expert in behind-the-scenes lab work. Crystal will also likely be the face you see during your initial visit. She will help Dr. Hawley create a tailored treatment plan to meet your needs and make you feel at home in the dental chair. She’ll treat you like family and maybe tell you a chicken story or two! Thank you for all you do, Crystal!

When asked, Crystal tells us her favorite part of the job is: Lab work such as pouring impressions and making models

Her favorite food is: MEXICAN!

And if she could choose a theme song to play every time she walked into a room it would be: “The Chicken Dance” 😂(actually we chose that for her, and she allowed it because she is a good sport!)

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

12/03/2025

Next up in our meet the team series is Macey Porch. Macey is a registered dental hygienist and has been practicing since 2017. While she is relatively new to our team, she has already had a chance to meet or treat many of you. Her love for dental hygiene and her bubbly personality are what stand out most. She is remarkably knowledgeable and skilled at what she does and cares about her patients’ wellbeing from head (or mouth) to toe! She is happy to treat patients of all ages and is ready to either help you get healthy or to make sure you stay healthy! We’re happy to have you Macey!

When asked, Macey tells us her favorite part of the job is: “PATIENTS! They make my day!”
Her favorite food is: deviled eggs
And if she could choose a theme song to play every time she walked into a room it would be: the “Macarena” (A Millennial staple, no doubt!)

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

🩼🩼You'll notice Dr. Hawley is sporting a new accessory these days! She fractured her knee cap, but hasn't missed a beat! Please send out your good vibes and prayers for a speedy recovery!🩼🩼

10/16/2025

Meet our most recent addition to the team, Colby Lynch. Colby is a registered dental hygienist and has been working in the dental field for quite some time even prior to receiving her degree in 2022. Colby brings with her a fresh approach and the most up to date dental knowledge. She is highly skilled with both technique and patient education and is pleased to offer preventative therapy as well as periodontal disease therapy. Colby is an Emporia native and a newlywed! We are pleased to have her as part of the team and can’t wait for you to get to know her!
When asked, Colby tells us her favorite part of the job is getting to know her patients and forming that personal relationship. She also likes helping people and seeing improvements in patients’ hygiene habits.
Her favorite food is cheeseburgers—and she did use the plural!
She could not think of a theme song that she would want to play every time she walked into a room!! HERE’S YOUR CHANCE—WHAT THEME SONG WOULD YOU PICK FOR COLBY!?

09/30/2025

Our next installment in the meet the team series is our dazzling dental hygienist, Shannon Phelps. Shannon is a registered dental hygienist with her bachelors of science degree in dental hygiene. She has been at this practice for 21 years!! Her skill and knowledge are top tier. She is not only excellent at leaving teeth squeaky clean, but has a strong foundation in periodontal therapy and excels at patient education. Shannon will make you feel at home in operatory 2 and will offer you some “talk therapy” if you want a distraction or to decompress. Shannon, thank you for your invaluable contributions to the team!

Shannon tells us her greatest goal is for “my patients to know that I only want the best oral care for them so their overall health will be better,” and she loves seeing their hard work pay off. She wants her patients to feel like family! Shannon has never thought of dental hygiene as a job. “IT IS MY PASSION!”
Shannon also wants us to know her favorite pastime is spending time with her family and grandbaby.
Her favorite food is: steak and ranch potatoes
And if she could choose a theme song to play every time she walked into a room it would be: “Humble and Kind” by Tim McGraw

09/18/2025

Introducing Christa Gattuso, our impressive insurance and financial coordinator. She is new to the practice this year but brings years of financial experience to the team. She is your go to for understanding your insurance benefits and your financial options. You can often find her advocating on your behalf with insurance carriers or helping you to plan the timing of your appointments to fit in with your budgetary needs.

When asked, Christa tells us her favorite part of the job is: working with so many different patients to meet their needs…also learning new things about dentistry and seeing the difference that treatment can make to a patient.

Her favorite food is: her grandma’s chicken and dumplings

And if she could choose a theme song to play every time she walked into a room it would be: The Golden Girls theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend”