Education & Continuing Education
I completed my undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. Subsequently, I attended the College of Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where I earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery. I moved to the University of Oklahoma to complete a Master of Science Degree in Orthodontics.
In order to ensure my patients have an outstanding experience in our office, I participate in continuing education in all clinical areas, as well as office management and customer service. We want our patients to come to our Omaha orthodontic office in search of a smile, and leave it with a smile in more ways than one.
In addition to my formal training and continuing education, I went through the rigorous process to become Board-Certified. Only one in three orthodontists is certified; it is a voluntary certification that requires the specialist to pass a written exam and have the quality of his or her treatment results evaluated by the American Board of Orthodontics. I want the best for my patients, so achieving this level of certification was a no-brainer!
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Midwestern Society of Orthodontists
- Nebraska Society of Orthodontists
- Omaha Orthodontic Study Club
- The American Board of Orthodontics
What it Means to Be Board-Certified
ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public commitment to the standards of specialty practice and lifelong learning. The ABO Certification process requires the completion of peer-developed, externally validated written and clinical examinations. A Board-Certified orthodontist has reached this level of achievement by pursuing additional voluntary education and ongoing self-assessment.
Board Certification is confirmation of an orthodontist’s personal commitment to providing lifelong quality patient care.
The American Board of Orthodontics is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.
These professional affiliations enable me to stay current with all the latest trends, techniques, and technologies within my specialty and allow me to interact with my colleagues for the collective benefit of all patients’ care.
At Home
I was raised right here in Omaha, and I graduated from Millard West High School. I love to call this community home, and it has been incredibly satisfying for me to be able to look after the citizens of my hometown. It is my hope that I can be a positive influence in the lives of everyone I meet.
My wife, Sarah, and I have two sons, Max and Cal, and a daughter named Scarlett. We stay in shape by taking turns chasing all of them around the house. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports and cheering for Nebraska football, Creighton basketball, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. I also coach my sons’ sports teams and volunteer with Smiles Change Lives.
