Kristin Kohler, DDS, has been named director of predoctoral pediatrics in the UNMC Department of Growth and Development at the UNMC College of Dentistry.
A native of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr. Kohler is a 1996 graduate of the UNMC College of Dentistry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Denver, where she also competed as a gymnast. Her interest in pediatric dentistry began early, spending summers working in her father’s pediatric dental practice.
“I’m excited to bring my private practice and business experience to the dental students and residents at the UNMC College of Dentistry,” she said.
Dr. Kohler completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Baylor College of Dentistry at Texas A&M University, earning her certificate through clinical training at Children’s Hospital, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Baylor College of Dentistry. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has been caring for children as a pediatric dentist since 1998 and owns Lincolnshire Pediatric Dentistry in Lincoln.