{"id":2878,"date":"2023-11-09T09:33:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T08:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kfo-katzorke.de\/praxis\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:26:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:26:57","slug":"praxis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kfo-katzorke.de\/en\/praxis\/","title":{"rendered":"New Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” el_class=”page-header slider-header”][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2859″ img_size=”full”][vc_custom_heading text=”About us” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%2300c” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Our specialist practice” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%230000cc” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”first-section”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Whether young or old: your health and your individual smile are the focus of our work every day and it gives us great pleasure. We welcome you to our modern specialist practice in the heart of Essen’s city center and offer you the entire spectrum of modern orthodontics. Our aim is to help you achieve optimum results with treatment methods tailored to your individual needs in a modern atmosphere.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”team”][vc_column]

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Specialist dentist for orthodontics
M.Sc. Lingual Orthodontics<\/h4>
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Dr. med. dent.
Milena Katzorke<\/h2>

Specialist dentist for orthodontics
M.Sc. Lingual Orthodontics<\/h4>

Dr. Milena Katzorke was born and raised in Essen. After completing her dental studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz in 2012, Dr. Milena Katzorke completed three years of specialist training in orthodontics in a specialist practice in D\u00fcsseldorf and at the Outpatient Clinic for Orthodontics at the University Medical Center Mainz. She then worked for two years in the world's largest and most renowned practice for invisible, fully individual and internal braces WIN in Bad Essen (practice of Prof. Dirk Wiechmann, Dr. Frauke Beyling & Kollegen). In October 2018, she also completed the part-time Master of Science \"Lingual Orthodontics\" course at the Hannover Medical School under the supervision of Professor Rainer Schwestka-Polly and Professor Wiechmann. <\/p>

learn more<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”DR. MED. DENT. SADRA ZOGHIAN ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230000cc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Dr. Sadra Zoghian was born and raised in the Rhineland.<\/p>\n

After graduating from high school, she was drawn to the University Medical Center Mainz to study dentistry. There, she quickly realized that she wanted to become a specialist in orthodontics. Accordingly, after passing her state examination, she completed a year of general dental practice. This was followed by a three-year residency in orthodontics at a specialized orthodontic practice, during which she also earned her doctorate (Dr. med. dent.)
\nTo complete her specialty training, she spent two years as a research assistant at the Department of Orthodontics at Mainz University Medical Center. There, she successfully passed the specialist examination in orthodontics before an independent board of examiners and earned the title of Specialist in Orthodontics. <\/p>\n

She has been employed at our specialty practice as a staff orthodontist since January 1, 2024, and assists Dr. Katzorke.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2869″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2791″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”MELANIE HOMSKI” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230000cc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_custom_heading text=”Practice Manager” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23696969″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Ms. Melanie Homski has been working as the practice and human resources manager at the KIEFERORTHOP\u00c4DIE specialty practice since February 1, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

After completing her training as a dental assistant (2003), Ms. Homski has gained many years of experience in all areas of orthodontics. Through a wide range of continuing education and professional development courses\u2014including training as a practice manager (2014), data protection officer (2018), dental business administration (2019), and human resources management (2022), she has acquired in-depth knowledge in the areas of practice and human resources management and consistently applies this expertise. <\/span><\/p>\n

She provides expert answers to all your questions about orthodontic billing and is always ready to listen to the staff.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner el_class=”change-cols-max-767″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”MIRIAM ISIKLI” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Miriam Isikli has been part of our team since May 2021 and has already gained extensive professional experience in the field of orthodontics. She completed her training as a dental assistant in an accelerated program. <\/span><\/p>\n

She particularly enjoys working with children and loves the hands-on work on dental chairs that this profession requires. She regularly participates in continuing education in the field of orthodontics. <\/span><\/p>\n

She prefers to work with invisible lingual braces. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”2801″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2802″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”MIRIAM OWUSU” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Miriam Owusu has been a member of our ORTHODONTICS team since 2022. She successfully completed her training as a dental assistant in 2017 and has continued her education in the field of orthodontics. She particularly enjoys working with children and finds great pleasure in the delicate work involved with braces. Ms. Owusu is very patient and friendly. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner el_class=”change-cols-max-767″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”LEA BANET” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Ms. Lea Banet has been part of our KIEFERORTHOP\u00c4DIE team since 1.9.2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

After her training as a dental assistant in 2018, she decided to catch up on her A-levels. Successfully completed in 2022, Ms. Banet is nevertheless drawn back to her learned profession as a dental assistant. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and is very interested in orthodontics. She is simply always in a good mood.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2860″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”100px”][vc_row_inner el_class=”change-cols-max-767″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2793″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”RENATE LINKE” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Ms. Linke is a passionate dental technician and joined our team in summer 2020.<\/p>\n

She has over 35 years of professional experience and designs all orthodontic appliances in our own practice laboratory with great attention to detail. She loves to sing while making loose braces and is always in a good mood in our practice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”change-cols-max-767″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”OSAMA SWARI” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Mr. Osama Swari has been part of the KIEFERORTHOP\u00c4DIE team since August 1, 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is a trained dental technician and, together with Ms. Linke, manufactures our braces in our practice\u2019s in-house orthodontic laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n

He has specialized in digital orthodontics at our practice and is bringing a breath of fresh air to our lab.<\/span><\/p>\n

In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer and stays fit through sports and exercise.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2809″ img_size=”full” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”change-cols-max-767″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2865″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”JANA HERLITZ” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text]Jana Herlitz has been a member of our ORTHODONTICS team since August 1, 2023; she is currently completing a one-year internship with us as part of her vocational high school diploma program. She chose to do her internship with us because she is a patient here herself and has always been particularly interested in dentistry, especially orthodontics. In addition to her internship and vocational diploma, she is also very passionate about music. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what Jana has to say about our practice team: \u201cThe whole team made me feel welcome from day one. Every time, I see what it means to work together as a team. There\u2019s always something to laugh about here\u2014it never gets boring. I\u2019m glad to be part of this team and look forward to our time together.\u201d<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”change-cols-max-767″][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_custom_heading text=”ANASTASIIA TUSHEVSKA” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”praxis_title”][vc_column_text css=””]Ms. Anastasiia Tushevska is originally from Ukraine and began her training as a dental assistant at our practice, KIEFERORTHOP\u00c4DIE, in the summer of 2024. Ms. Tushevska is very eager to learn, hardworking, and meticulous. We are delighted to have Ms. Tushevska join us for her training as a dental assistant and at our KIEFERORTHOP\u00c4DIE practice.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″][vc_single_image image=”2970″ img_size=”full” css=”” el_class=”max_height”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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