Young and apprehensive, Katie felt fearful of going to the dentist. Her first experience with a general family dentist left her feeling very scared. Her parents, Vic and Sara, knew they had to change something to ensure Katie’s long-term oral health. After a referral from a family friend and dentist, they took Katie to the Pediatric Dental Specialists. Now, Katie enjoys and looks forward to her dental appointments! Sara describes the entire team as, “Wonderful! They are very comforting and able to get my child to do what is needed without fear.” Vic, Sara and Katie are all thrilled with their pediatric dental choice. “Why wouldn’t a parent take their child to a pediatric dentist?” Sara wonders. “Everyone wants the best for their children – you want to know they do it all the time and they are great at it!” Close

Scott and Angie Trausch set priorities for their children’s dental care. Top on that list was developing a positive dental experience for their children. When they heard all the wonderful things about the Pediatric Dental Specialists from friends and acquaintances, Scott and Angie knew this was the team for their children. Grant and Morgan love visiting the dentist and always have a fun experience – and they even enjoy brushing their teeth! “We have always had a good experience with every appointment,” Angie explains. “The professionalism and patience with the kids is great.” Other features the Trausch family says they love include the clean, inviting office with a friendly team who provides knowledgeable advice.Close

Danny and Nancy Malone knew an early start to oral health care was the healthiest choice for their girls, Audrey and Maggie. The problem was that the girls had a fear of the dentist after bad experiences in the past. The Malones knew they had to find a gentle pediatric team who could care for their daughters’ precious smiles. After several recommendations, the Malone family made an appointment with the Pediatric Dental Specialists. This practice fulfilled all of their dental needs! “The girls truly enjoy going to the dentist now,” Danny says. “They love their smiles, the care they receive and the friendly atmosphere. We’ve never felt more comfortable at a health care facility.” And as for the critics who count the most? Audrey and Maggie give Pediatric Dental Specialists rave reviews shouting,” We think they are the best!Close

Maria Castro noticed something did not look quite right about her daughter’s teeth. Maria also wasn’t very happy with Leslie’s existing dentist and felt it was time to find a pediatric dentist. Finally, Maria found the perfect dental home to take care of all of Leslie’s dental needs – Pediatric Dental Specialists. Leslie has no fear of the dentist now. To that, Maria offers a simple explanation, “Our experiences have all been good because the doctors and their team are really good, nice people.” Maria recommends Pediatric Dental Specialists to everybody!Close

Moving to a new area, Jessica Franssen wanted to be sure her girls saw the best dentist available. Finding a team with a pediatric specialty was important to Jessica because she feels pediatric dentists have the training and knowledge to work the best with children. After hearing about the Pediatric Dental Specialists fabulous reputation, she felt their office would be a great fit for her wants and needs. Seven years later, the Franssen family is still thrilled with their dental team. “My children are never afraid to visit the dentist,” Jessica says. “They know they are going to be well taken care of by their enthusiastic and organized team.” Jessica tells other parents to always research their options to find who is best for their family. “Dr. Meeske is so well educated in all aspects of health care,” Jessica explains. “She is friendly and knowledgeable and has a great rapport with kids and parents!”Close

Maria Albers was a healthy, young girl. One day her parents, Curtis and Lisa noticed some tooth decay developing and knew Maria needed a few cavities filled quickly. Wanting to keep their little girl healthy and happy, the Albers went to see the Pediatric Dental Specialists for assistance. In no time, Maria’s smile was back to optimal condition! “Maria looks forward to going to the dentist,” Lisa says. “We love the doctors. They are very understanding and very kind.” The Albers also love that the Pediatric Dental Specialists office is set up specifically for kids – creating a warm, fun, inviting environment right from the start. Close

Growing from a baby to a little girl, it was time for MaKenna Janzen’s first dental appointment. Her parents, Amber and Jerry, were unsure where to take her. After visiting two dental offices that failed to meet their expectations, Amber and Jerry took MaKenna to the Pediatric Dental Specialists – which was also Amber’s childhood dental office! They finally found the wonderful experience they had been looking for. “MaKenna enjoys going to the dentist and I know that her teeth are in the best hands,” Amber says. The family feels that the entire Pediatric Dental Specialists team is always friendly and ready to make MaKenna feel welcome and safe. Amber is thrilled to know that she will share with her daughter the same positive childhood memories of a terrific dental team.Close

Like many parents, Mike and Diane Karr wanted a child-centered approach for her kid’s dental care. That made it very simple when choosing a dentist for their family – they knew that Pediatric Dental Specialists would provide top care for their children in a manner they loved. “My kids are not apprehensive about dental visits,” Diane says. “This makes it easier to teach and convince my children that dental care is important to overall health.” The Karrs say they feel confident in the care provided to their children because the doctors and the rest of the team are professional, respectful and helpful. Most importantly, the Karr kids like them! “Pediatric Dental Specialists provides a great atmosphere for children to receive quality dental care,” Diane continues. “We’ve always had a positive experience here!”Close

For Jay and Tammy Herringer, choosing a dental team for their kids was difficult. MaKenna had a serious fear of the dentist, so they knew they had to find a team who was good with kids and who could go above and beyond to ease her apprehension. After their very first appointment at Pediatric Dental Specialists, the Herringers knew this was the perfect dental team for both Nicholas and MaKenna. “MaKenna no longer has a fear of going to the dentist,” Jay says. “My kids love their dentist and the entire team.” The Herringers love knowing that their kids have the best of both worlds -- top quality dental care in an environment that makes them feel safe and comfortable.Close

Moving to a new city can be hard. Moving to a new country can be even more difficult! After moving to Nebraska from Mexico, Ramona Espinoza had to find a knowledgeable, caring dental team for her one-year-old daughter, Melissa. Completely unsure where to turn, Ramona listened to her best friend’s recommendation, claiming Pediatric Dental Specialists was the best dental office in town. Fifteen years later, Ramona and Melissa are still proud of that solid decision. “The doctors, nurses and team are very nice,” Ramona says. “We haven’t had any problems in 15 years!” The Espinozas tell everyone with kids to definitely go to the Pediatric Dental Specialists – it’s a great decision for your family!Close

Jane Kleeb had just moved to Hastings and was in need of a dentist for her little girls. After asking around town, one dental practice name came up over and over, The Pediatric Dental Specialists. “I chose to take my girls to the Pediatric Dental Specialists mostly because of recommendations from trusted folks in the community. But when I walked into the office, I was so surprised at how child friendly and modern the office was”, explained Jane. “Normally dentist’s offices are small and sterile and the PDS office has games, books and computers for the kids to make them feel comfortable and that the office exists for THEM! That made all the difference and my kids love to go to the dentist now.” When ask what she would recommend to anyone looking for a dental home for their kids, Jane replies, “Choose the Pediatric Dental Specialists, you won’t find a better team to take care of and care about your kids.”Close