A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
As a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.
Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, and the latest products. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
In her spare time, Karen enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, reading, making jewelry and crafts.Karen has 33 years of experience in the dental field as a front desk coordinator. Karen has worked for Dr. Pinkham since August of 1994.
Laurie attended Omaha College of Health Careers and graduated with a degree in Dental Assisting in 1989. Sheis a registered dental assistant,certified in Expanded Functions, andhas worked for Dr. Pinkham since September of 1993.
Sam graduated from Harlan High School. She attended Iowa Western Community College and graduated with a degree in Dental Assisting. She is a registered dental assistant,a certified dental assistant, and sheis also certified in Expanded Functions. Samantha has worked for Dr. Pinkham since March of 2009.
Angie graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1988. She minored in Life Sciences and Psychology. She is licensed to practice in Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, andhas worked for Dr. Pinkham since August of 2002.
Angie grew up in Blair, butmoved to Texas when she married her husband, Bill. Together, they hadtwo kids; Kelsey and Dillon.They moved back to Iowa to be close to family. Angieloves to take pictures, bird watching, bicycle riding and beach vacations.
Angela graduated in 2009 with an associate degree in Biology from Iowa Western Community College. She graduated from Iowa Western Community College with an associate degree in dental hygiene in 2011. Angela is a member of the Iowa Dental Hygiene Association, active in her church and is a cut flower grower.
Angela enjoys educating patients and empowering them to have the best oral health they can while embracing individualized care and goals. Angela understands that the dental office can be a source of anxiety for some patients and does her best to make everyone feel comfortable. Angela has worked for Dr. Pinkham since November of 2011.
Dr. Pinkham is a proud and active member of the American Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, and Omaha District Dental Society. He is presently serving on the Board for the Omaha District Dental Society. He is also a proud Delta Upsilon & Eldorado High School Alumnus.
