Dr. Jon Isaacson, family dentist at Nebraska Family DentistryÂ
Dental care for busy families can be a huge logistical challenge, with appointments scattered across different calendars and clinics. A “dental home” model transforms this experience, consolidating care for every generation under one roof while simplifying everyone’s schedule.
“We know how busy life is and we try to approach these family relationships with that in mind,” said Dr. Brittany Kennedy of Nebraska Family Dentistry in South Lincoln.
A coordinated full-family approach to dental care offers many benefits, Dr. Kennedy said.
Convenient care, ideal outcomes
With seven locations across Lincoln and appointment scheduling available online or by phone, Nebraska Family Dentistry minimizes the logistical hurdles of dental care.
Nebraska Family Dentistry’s “family block” scheduling lets families set all their appointments in a single morning or afternoon, saving them from making four or five trips all over town. This clever solution isn’t just convenient, Dr. Kennedy said; it can also improve the whole family’s dental health.
“When parents only have to schedule at one office in one window of time, often with all family members getting treated, they are more likely to keep everyone on the recommended care schedules,” she said. “This consistency reduces the risk of dental problems in the future.”
Plus, children benefit emotionally from having one family dentist or dental practice.
“Over time, patients, particularly children, see that going to the dentist doesn’t have to be anxiety-inducing,” Dr. Kennedy said. “Their enthusiasm also picks up when they watch their parents go through an appointment and come out smiling, setting the stage for their own visits.”
Nebraska Family Dentistry offers headphones and blankets to help patients feel comfortable during their dental visit.
A tailored approach for all ages
In an era of corporate healthcare, Nebraska Family Dentistry stands out as a local, independent practice. Instead of trying to squeeze the maximum number of patients into each hour, Nebraska Family Dentistry’s team focuses on relationships.
“Our providers are there for the right reasons and have your best interest in mind,” Dr. Kennedy said. “Whether it’s a first-grader or a grandparent, we understand that relationships matter. We take time to get to know patients, chatting with them about how their week or day is going before jumping into their oral care.”
Nebraska Family Dentistry — winner of three prestigious 2026 Lincoln’s Choice Awards, including Best Dental Clinic — also understands that every patient, even a young child, is a stakeholder in their oral care. Because of that, they educate patients on good habits to practice at home.
One of Dr. Kennedy’s pro tips for families is the “exit brush” as a method to ensure that toothbrushing remains a part of a child’s morning routine. By keeping a set of dental supplies near the exit or in a mudroom bathroom, families can make post-breakfast brushing a seamless part of the rush to school or camp.
“When families foster a consistent relationship with their dental team, the office becomes a place of confidence, not anxiety,” Dr. Kennedy said. “That consistency, combined with patients — both parents and children — taking an active role in their dental health at home by doing things like brushing and flossing twice daily, builds long-term healthy dental habits.”
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