Family 1st Dental’s Team of Dentists

Below you will find a list of our offices and dentists.

Nebraska Offices:

Family 1st Dental of Columbus

2672 33rd Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-7575

Kendra Pavlik, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was born in Superior, Nebraska and raised in Hebron. Kendra loves to cook, read, and spend time with her family.

Michelle Bargen, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was born and raised in Fairbury, Nebraska. Michelle enjoys cooking, spending time with family, and being an avid sports fan (especially Nebraska Football).

Family 1st Dental of Creighton

1209 Main Street
Creighton, NE 68729
402-358-3484

Brandi Dimmitt, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her home town is Harrison Nebraska. Brandi now lives and practices in Creighton.

Family 1st Dental of Fremont

140 East 22nd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 727-4400

Chad McClellan, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. He was born and raised in Omaha. Chad’s hobbies include: triathlons, biking, sports, staying active, and being outdoors.

Family 1st Dental of Hartington

103 West Main St
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3969

Jay Bernecker, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in Plainview, Nebraska. Jay enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing basketball, and running.

Family 1st Dental of Hickman

650 Chestnut
Hickman, NE 68372
(402) 792-3000

Tom Martin, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska College Of Dentistry. He was born in Portland, Maine where he went to school and taught 7th grade for 5 years. Tom enjoys golfing, vegetable gardening, and tennis.

Family 1st Dental of Humphrey

203 Elm St
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1606

Kyle Papousek, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in Clarkson, Nebraska and was the oldest of three boys. Kyle ejoys hunting, fishing, and disc golf.

Family 1st Dental of Laurel

124 East 2nd St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3231

Lee Dahl, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He and his wife, Kayleen, live in Laurel.

Rachel Benson, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She grew up in Overton Nebraska. Rachel enjoys gardening, traveling, being outside, reading, camping, watching movies, Husker football, spending time with her dog, friends and family.

Family 1st Dental of Loup City

607 O St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-1861

William Hull, DDS He graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Dentistry. His paternal grandfather, father, great uncle, and son are all dentists. William enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, baseball and grilling.

Family 1st Dental of Norfolk – Taylor Street

2104 Taylor Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-6566

Charles Skoglund, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is owner and president of Family 1st Dental and is a full time practicing dentist.

Eric Dendinger, DDS graduated from Creighton University. He was born and raised in Norfolk, Nebraska. Eric is a fan of Creighton and North Carolina basketball and Nebraska football. He plays the keyboard in a blues and rock band out of Omaha.

Family 1st Dental of Norfolk – 13th Street

513 South 13th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-2775

James Doyle, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in Commerce City, Colorado and joined the Coast Guard for four years. After dental school he opened a solo clinic and joined with Family 1st Dental in 2005

Kyle Papousek, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in Clarkson, Nebraska and was the oldest of three boys. Kyle ejoys hunting, fishing, and disc golf.

Family 1st Dental of O’Neill

415 East John St
O’Neill, NE 68763
(402) 336-3666

Abbey Krienke, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, running, biking or just being outdoors.  She also enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends

Family 1st Dental of Ord

1626 L St
Ord, NE 68862
(308) 728-3756

Kelcey Berg, DDS graduated from Creighton College of Dentistry. She grew up in Cambridge, Nebraska in a family of five brothers. Kelcey enjoys camping, walking her dogs and watching college football.

Family 1st Dental of Osmond

408 North State St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3713

Ben Aitken, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in South Sioux City. Ben enjoys duck and geese hunting in his down time.

Family 1st Dental – Park Place

2504 North Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 381-7077

Veronica Barra, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Dentistry. She is originally from Lima, Peru and moved to the United States in 2000 and has been living in Nebraska ever since. In her spare time she enjoys running and planning her wedding for the summer of 2012.

Family 1st Dental of Randolph

105 Broadway
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0089

Jay Bernecker, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in Plainview, Nebraska. Jay enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing basketball, and running.

Family 1st Dental of South Sioux

3220 Plaza Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2144

Doug Barr, DDS graduated from Creighton College of Dentistry. He has been in dentistry for over 30 years. In his down time, Doug, enjoys all sports.

Family 1st Dental of St. Paul

809 6th St.
St. Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4436

James Krejci, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska. He enjoys hunting, fishing, Nebraska Football, and working around the house.

Family 1st Dental of Wausa

102 North Lincoln
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2611

Ben Aitken, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He grew up in South Sioux City. Ben enjoys duck and geese hunting in his down time.

Family 1st Dental of Wayne

401 North Main
Wayne, NE 68786
(402) 375-1267

Stephen Becker, DDS graduated from Creighton College of Dentistry. He grew up in Alton, IA. Stephen’s hobbies include: hunting, fishing, and golf. His grandfather, father, himself, and his son have all graduated from Creighton Dental School.

Iowa Offices:

Family 1st Dental of Clarinda

104 East Washington
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5196

Rachel Williams, DDS graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was born on the East cost and was raised in Iowa and Nebraska. Rachel loves to run, watch TV, and has taken up the game of golf.

Family 1st Dental of Hawarden

810 Central Ave
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-4220

Family 1st Dental of Lake City

1331 West Main
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3124

Yong Chang, DDS graduated from Creighton College of Dentistry. He was born in South Korea, came to the US when he was ten years old. Grew up in the north side of Chicago. In his spare time Yong enjoys basketball, running, movies, music.

Family 1st Dental of Lake View

1160 3rd St
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 657-3061

R. Louie Ching, DDS graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry. He grew up on a farm in the Philippines. Louie enjoys hunting, traveling, sport motorcycling, and spending time with family.

Family 1st Dental of Le Mars

29 Plymouth St. Northeast
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-8823

Liz Munch, DDS graduated from Creighton College of Dentistry. She grew up on a farm in Ewing, Nebraska.
Previously Liz has practiced in our South Sioux City, NE location for the last 6 years. She is excited to be seeing patients full time in Le Mars.

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Family 1st Dental of Primghar

180 1st St Northeast
Primghar, IA 51245
(712) 957-2460

Family 1st Dental of Sac City

110 South 6th
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-4766

R. Louie Ching, DDS graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD). He grew up on a farm in the Philippines. Louie enjoys hunting, traveling, dual sport motorcycling, and spending time with his family.

Family 1st Dental of Sioux City

2928 Hamilton Blvd Upper E
Plaza Professional Building
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 255-5754

Dawn Toft, DDS graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She grew up in Spencer, Iowa. Dawn enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and cheering for the Hawkeyes!

Jada Kurth, DDS graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. She grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. Jada enjoys spending time with her family.

Jill Paulson, DDS graduated from Creighton College of Dentistry. She grew up in South Dakota. Jill enjoys gardening in her spare time.

Family 1st Dental of Storm Lake

217 West 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-2319

Sarah Jewett, DDS graduated from the University of Iowa. She enjoys reading, scrap booking and spending time with her family. Despite their poor record, she is a huge Cyclone’s fan.