Positive Dental Experiences With Specialized
And Comprehensive Care for Children
Our compassionate dental care team is specially trained to provide exceptional, comprehensive care to all children, including children with behavioral and complex needs. The Lincoln Pediatric Dental Clinic treats children from infants to 12 years old. Our team includes pediatric dentistry experts from UNMC, postgraduate dental residents training to become pediatric dentists and dental students.
Make an Appointment With Us
Location and Hours
UNMC College of Dentistry on UNL's East Campus, 4000 East Campus Loop South. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact Information
For appointments, billing and insurance: 402-472-1333. Emergency after hours care for current patients: 402-472-1333
Insurance and Payment
We accept several types of dental insurance, including Medicaid.
- Ameritas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.
- Nebraska Medicaid – Heritage Health:
- Centene Envolve.
- United Healthcare Community Plan (Medicaid only).
- We are accepting new Medicaid patients in our pediatric clinic in Lincoln.
We will bill primary, in-network insurance companies.
Please check with your insurance provider about reimbursement for out-of-network providers.
Payment is required at the time of your appointment.
We accept check, cash, Discover, MasterCare, Visa and Care Credit.
Our Services
Comprehensive:
- Exams and cleanings, including infant oral health exams.
- Preventive services including sealants, fluoride varnish applications, and oral hygiene instruction.
- Restorative care including fillings and crowns.
- Early intervention to address dental growth and developmental problems.
- Treatment for oral habits that negatively affect proper growth and alignment of teeth.
Specialized:
- We provide evaluations and referrals for complex dental and craniofacial conditions. Patients can receive dental care under general anesthesia at our clinic at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha.
- We provide specialized care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute Caring for Champions Dental Clinic. Patients benefit from the low-sensory environment and personalized dental experience.
What to Expect At Your Child's First Visit
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child’s first dental visit occur by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth eruption, whichever comes first. This initial well-baby check establishes a dental home to monitor growth, prevent early decay, and provide anticipatory guidance.
- A child’s first visit will include a thorough exam and may include a cleaning and fluoride treatment.
- Parents are allowed in the dental operatory. We partner with parents to plan treatment to meet each child’s clinical, emotional and developmental needs.
- During appointments, we educate parents on how to help their child build good oral hygiene habits to prevent dental disease.
Our goal is to provide the most positive dental experience for all children and to ensure they feel comfortable and safe while they receive the care they need while establishing good oral health behaviors and attitudes that last a lifetime.
