Dr. Ryan Hajek DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Ryan Hajek is a unique kind of dentist. He takes a gentle approach, easing any concerns you might have by providing valuable patient education. He listens so he can best understand you and your child’s needs. He strives to provide the highest standard of personalized dental care using his skilled training in the latest advances in dental technology.
His practice is built on personalized relationships, quality dentistry in a kid-friendly environment, education for patients and parents, and community service. As a graduate of Mount Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota in Chemistry and Spanish, he went on to extend his education, receiving his doctorate from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. He completed his Pediatric Dental Residency at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He is actively involved in many organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Iowa Dental Association. He enjoys spending time with his family, his twin sons, and daughter, golfing, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. Dr. Hajek is a Diplomate and is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Hannah Dorcey DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Dorcey is native of Lincoln, Nebraska. She knew from a young age she wanted to be a dentist, and it didn’t take much longer to realize her passion for working with children. For her college education, she traveled to Manhattan, Kansas where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Life Science from Kansas State University.
After college, she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. She completed her Pediatric Dental Residency at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Her residency provided Dr. Dorcey with a unique and exciting opportunity to specialize in care for children. She received extensive specialized training encompassing growth and development, behavior management, preventive and restorative care, treatment of traumatic injuries and dental emergencies, general anesthesia, and care for children with special health care needs.
Over the years Dr. Dorcey has traveled to Honduras four times with Heart to Honduras on dental mission trips. She loves being active in the community and has donated her time at the Lincoln City Mission and Mission of Mercy events. Dr. Dorcey is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Iowa Dental Association and is a Diplomate and Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.In her free time, she enjoys playing with her cockapoo Sullivan, spending time with family, tap dancing and traveling.
Dr. Megan Boyd DMD
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Megan thinks every child as the ability to be a great dental patient and it is important to provide care while building trust, alleviating fear, and promoting a positive attitude towards a child’s dental visit. Dr. Megan Boyd has been cultivating experience in dentistry from an early age- her father is a general dentist in Peoria, IL. As a child, she spent countless hours at the office and started working there as an assistant during high school. Her father’s love of his profession and passion for helping others inspired her to become a dentist herself.
Dr. Megan received her bachelor’s from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. She then attended Southern Illinois, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, she spent several years working as a general dentist, including two years at a public health clinic in Champaign. During this time she was actively involved with a not-for-profit group providing preventive and restorative care to children at rural schools and Head Start programs. It was during this time, she realized caring for children was her passion and where she could make her biggest impact. Following this decision, she completed a pediatric dental residency at the University of Nebraska, located at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Here she received the distinction of being named Chief Resident.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Iowa Dental Association. She is Board Certified and a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Megan enjoys running and has completed several marathons. She also enjoys baking and making homemade ice cream – sweetcorn with raspberries is her favorite!
Dr. Ashley Tietgen DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Ashley believes that patients of all ages deserve a healthy and beautiful smile! She is passionate about pediatric dentistry and delivering personalized, high quality care in a kid friendly atmosphere! She strives to make each appointment a positive experience!
She earned her bachelor’s while studying Nutrition Science at the University of Nebraska. She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. After graduation, Dr. Ashley completed a general practice residency at The Ohio State University. Her career then led her to Denver, Colorado where she worked at a private practice. It was there, she realized her true passion was caring for children and their dental needs. She completed a pediatric dental residency at the University of Minnesota.
Her education, training, and experience has given her the tools to provide excellent dental care for adults and children with special healthcare needs, practice in the hospital setting, and become an expert in growth and development from infancy to adolescence. She has spent her professional career developing skills to provide your child personalized care in an educational and fun atmosphere! Her goal is to treat your child as her own.
She grew up in Omaha and still resides there with her husband Jake, their daughter, Maggie, and their French bulldog, Bodhi. If Dr. isn’t working, you can find her in the kitchen with little Maggie by her side. They love to cook, bake, and make messes! Send any and all new recipes their way!
Dr. Claire Koukol DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Claire Koukol is passionate about positively shaping the way kids view visiting the dentist. She believes a child's confidence grows with each dental visit, setting the foundation for a lifetime of excellent oral health habits. Dr. Claire enjoys working closely with families to determine how best to care for their children in a way that is conducive to their life. Growing up in Bellevue, Nebraska, Dr. Claire loved her dentist and knew then she would like to follow in their footsteps.
Dr. Claire received her bachelor's in biology and business management from Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, Minnesota. Following graduation, Dr. Claire earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and completed her pediatric dental residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. She recently completed her Master of Public Health at UNMC to better understand healthcare policy and assist her patients with enhanced prevention strategies. Dr. Claire has been an assistant professor in the Department of Growth and Development at UNMC College of Dentistry since 2019. As a full-time faculty member at UNMC, she trained residents how to become pediatric dentists.
Dr. Claire is a Diplomate and Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Claire and her fiancé, Alex, love to travel, cheer on the Husker volleyball team, and spend time with their Portuguese Water Dog, Enzo. In her free time, you can catch Dr. Claire enjoying a good book, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Kim
Office Manager
Reanna
Administrative Manager
Jodi
Clinical Manager
Pam
Administrative Assistant
Meg
Director of Marketing & Doctor Operations
Cinthia
Dental Assistant
Karlie
Dental Assistant
Harmony
Dental Assistant
Cari
Dental Assistant
Amanda
Dental Assistant
Ashley
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hailey
Dental Assistant
Kait
Dental Assistant
Jessica
Dental Assistant
Kenzie
Dental Assistant
Camaryn
Dental Assistant
Aubrey
Dental Assistant
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