Meet Our Dental Team - Lincoln, NE
Behind our dental team's friendly smiles are decades of experience in the dental field. With their help, you can look forward to the most pleasant dental experience of your life, whether you're scheduling a visit, sitting in the treatment chair, or discussing your payment options. With them, YOUR needs and wants will always come first, and you'll learn to love them right from the beginning. Read on below to start getting to know everyone!
Vicki - Office Manager
Vicki brings more than 20 years of experience in dentistry to South Ridge Dental! She attended Central Community College in Columbus, Nebraska, and her background includes dental assisting, insurance coordination, treatment planning, and office management. For Vicki, the best part of her job is the people—she loves building relationships, earning patients’ trust, and being a familiar, friendly face when they walk through the door.
Originally from a farm near Schuyler, Nebraska, Vicki enjoys spending time with her husband, Paul, and their two children, Aria and Gavin. Together, they love camping, traveling, visiting zoos, and enjoying movie and game nights. She also shares a love of reading with her daughter and enjoys being involved in her church. A fun fact about Vicki: no matter where life takes her, she’ll always be a farm girl at heart!
Jamie - Scheduling Coordinator
Originally from Lincoln, Jamie brings five years of experience in dentistry to our team! She attended Southeast Community College and has a background in dental assisting, scheduling, and dental insurance. For her, the best part of her job is helping patients feel comfortable and cared for from their very first call. She enjoys building relationships, finding appointment times that fit patients’ schedules, and helping them make the most of their insurance benefits.
Outside of the dental office, Jamie loves spending time with her husband, Dustin, and their three children, Wyatt, Paislee, and Oaklee. Their two dogs and cat keep life interesting, too! You can usually find her cheering on her kids at their sporting events, enjoying live music, or camping with her family. A fun fact about Jamie is that she’s an only child!
Sarah - Dental Hygienist
Sarah has more than five years of experience in the world of dentistry! Although she originally used her talent and passion as a dental assistant, she ultimately decided to attend the University of Nebraska Medical Center to become a dental hygienist! For her, the best thing about her job is connecting with people, learning about the latest products, and helping patients improve their oral health.
When she isn't at our dental office, you can find Sarah spending time with her husband, Zach, their son, Henry, and their dog, Allie. As a family, they enjoy taking walks around the Lincoln Children's Zoo, going to sporting events, and visiting the grandparents to be spoiled!
Sidney, Dental Hygienist
Sidney originally grew up in Lebanon, Oregon, before moving to Nebraska when she was 15! She earned her dental hygiene degree at Central Community College and is certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She also holds a degree as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from Southeast Community College. With 4 years of dental experience, the best part of her job is getting to know her patients and providing them with the tools they need to achieve healthier smiles.
At home, Sidney is married to her high school sweetheart. Together, they have a 3-year-old daughter and two cats. In her free time, she loves spending quality time with her family, watching true crime documentaries, and taking up running as her newest hobby!
Jayna - Dental Hygienist
Jayna brings an impressive 36 years of experience in the dental field to South Ridge Dental! She attended Central Community College, where she earned associate degrees in both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene, and she is also certified in local anesthesia. For Jayna, one of the most rewarding parts of being a dental hygienist is building relationships with her patients and helping educate them about their oral health.
Originally from California, Jayna enjoys spending her free time with her husband and son. Outside the office, you can often find her camping, gardening, or simply enjoying time with family. And if she could choose her favorite place to be, it would definitely be the beach - her happy place!
Kasey – Dental Assistant
Kasey is a Certified Dental Assistant. She helps the Doctors with procedures to make your visit as comfortable as possible. She has been a part of the South Ridge Dental family since 2014. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two young children, and their dog Millie. Like others in the dental office, she is an amateur photographer and a pretty accomplished runner as well.
Nevaeh - Dental Assistant
Nevaeh's hometown is Lincoln, Nebraska! She completed the dental assisting program at Southeast Community College and is a Registered Dental Assistant. With a year of experience in dentistry under her belt, her favorite part about her job is making patients feel cared for and welcome every time they step foot in the office. Outside of the dental office, Nevaeh loves spending time with her family, staying active, and listening to live music. A fun fact about her is that she really enjoys scrapbooking!