Our Staff

I have been in the dental industry since 2001. I started out working as a Dental Assistant for the first 6 years, and then went back to school to become a Registered Dental Hygienist. I ultimately graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. I have worked within several disciplines of dentistry including orthodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and general dentistry. 

I was born and raised in Minneapolis, MN. I have spent time in Lincoln, NE and recently moved to Omaha in 2024. I enjoy spending time with my fur-baby, Davis, the Yorkipoo. I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts (and Taylor Swift), hiking, traveling, and Mexican food.

I was born and raised in Papillion, NE. Before going on to become a dental assistant, I attended Mercy High School. As of 2024, I have worked as a dental assistant for 12 years. I am currently taking classes on my way toward applying to dental school. I am married and my husband and I have 3 children.

I am a recent graduate of Creighton University, and originally from Lincoln, NE. In my spare time, I enjoy playing pickleball and spending time with friends and family. With a passion for dentistry and a commitment to improving patient care, I am excited to have joined this team! My dedication to the field, from dental assisting to practicing internationally while on mission trips, helps position me to make an impact. I am currently on the path to becoming a dentist, myself!

My name’s Tayler, and as of 2024 I have been in the dental field for 4 years now. I love everything dental!  I am one of four siblings and when I’m not at the office I enjoy spending time with family, my significant other, Keith, and hanging out with my two dogs. I love the summer sunshine, and I enjoy the fall weather as well. I look forward to meeting you!

Out of everyone that makes up our wonderful team, I am the newest to the dental field. After finishing up my business degree, I spent almost 20 years in sales and service within an industry totally unrelated to dentistry. Shortly after my wife, Dr. Sand, took over the practice that is now Thrive Dental Studio, we decided that together we were going to dedicate every ounce of energy we had into making sure this team, this practice, and its amazing patient base received the best care possible—both in AND out of the chair. It has been challenging, exciting, and gratifying all at the same time. There is definitely a quaintness and homeliness that come along with both this practice and being able to serve this tight-knit community alongside my lovely wife. Outside of work I enjoy cycling, woodworking, and nature and landscape photography. I am a die-hard NY Knicks fan, and while I do follow the Huskers, I bleed the garnet [and gold] of my beloved Florida State Seminoles. If you've been a loyal friend of the practice for years, we appreciate your continued trust in us. If you're looking for a new dental office to call home, please do call us or stop by. Either way, on behalf of the entire team, we look forward to seeing you soon!

I was born in Sterling, Illinois, the oldest of 3 girls. As of 2024, I have been a dental assistant at this office for 25 years, and 40 overall. I love being an assistant with the team that I work with. I am a very happy dog mama to 3 chihuahuas. My husband, Marty, and I named them Cheeka, Chloe, and Coco.

A lot of you are familiar faces, but for our newer patients, my name is Jody. I have served at this location for 39 years and multiple doctors. I come in each day enthused to serve a great community, and I consider so many of you my extended family. Speaking of family, I have 5 wonderful children—Maria, Elizabeth, Caleb, Gabe, and Daniel. My other half, Mike, and I have been married for over 30 years as well. Aside from my longtime career as your hygienist, I enjoy gardening, cooking, enjoying NE weather with a walk, Husker volleyball, reading, and pickleball! If I’ve been serving you for years, it has been my pleasure. If we have yet to meet, I look forward to that day too!

Since graduating from Iowa Western in 2014 and expanding my expertise with a BS in Dental Hygiene from Creighton in 2016, I have been committed to delivering exceptional care as a dental hygienist. My favorite parts of my role are cultivating relationships with my patients and helping them along their oral hygiene journey. When not working, my husband and I prioritize raising our two small children. I also enjoy catching up with friends, trying new restaurants and recipes, and spending time outdoors. I can’t wait to meet you!