Dr. Vacek always liked the idea of working in science and medicine, but above all else, he wanted to be able to help people through his job. Eventually, he chose dentistry because the positive impact he could have on someones quality of life felt much more direct additionally, he enjoyed the idea of working with his hands throughout each day. Today, he takes a great amount of pride in what he does and always looks forward to getting to meet new people each day. His patients are his friends!
Dr. Vacek is originally from Fargo, North Dakota. He attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, achieving his Doctor of Dental Surgery. While he first practiced in the state of Wisconsin, he eventually returned to Nebraska to be closer to family. He is also highly enthusiastic about pursuing continuing education, routinely completing over 100 hours of advanced training per year. He is a graduate of Implant Seminars in Miami, Florida, and is proud to have the specialty education needed to provide both surgical dental implant placement and restoration in one office for his patients convenience. Additionally, he is an evaluator for the highly respected dental journal Clinicians Report and is currently maintains memberships in the American Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry and International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
At home, Dr. Vacek and his wife, Kari, are the proud parents of four wonderful children, and he always enjoys spending his free time with them. He loves being outdoors and doing activities like fishing, hunting and playing sports when he is away from the practice. He is also a big mountain biker and has even competed in a few races.
Julie has been in the dental world for an impressive amount of time, over 20 years, and we are pleased to add her experience to our team. She is passionate about helping patients dental wellness and says she loves working with her wonderful coworkers. Julie is originally from Greenwood, Nebraska, and studied dental assisting at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. Her family includes a son, daughter, two grandsons and her dog, Marley. Julie loves to cook and in her free time enjoys swimming, camping, fishing and being outdoors in general. She also cannot wait for the installation of her new pool!
Danielle has been working in the field of dentistry for over four years and loves educating patients about the importance of their oral health. She is a proud graduate from University of Nebraska, Omaha, and the College of Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and certified in administering local anesthesia. She is married to her husband, who is a high school teacher, and they both care for their retired racing greyhound named Queenie.
Ginny has been with us since August 2012, and she holds plenty of titles. With a Bachelor of Arts in dental hygiene from UNMC College of Dentistry, she is also a member of American Dental Hygienists Associations and National Dental Hygienists Association. She uses digital X-rays and our intraoral camera and provides thorough periodontal assessments. She also provides prophylaxes and oral hygiene instructions individualized to each and every patient. She wants patients to feel as comfortable and knowledgeable about their hygiene visit as possible. Ginny loves coming to work every day knowing that she is delivering the very best in patient care. She has been a part-time and substitute hygienist at a variety of offices before, but she has found Amberly Dental as her career home. And she loves to work for a dentist that practices such passionate, quality care and allows her to also do so. When she is not working, she enjoys cooking, painting and running. She is married to Kiel and they have three daughters, Gianna, Carmen and Vivian.
Gabby is a new addition to our team, and she has over five years of experience in the dental field. She loves being able to help people through her job and also learning so much about oral health care every day! As for her education, she studied at both Chadron State College and Mid-Plains Community College. She has her Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science in dental assisting, as well as advanced training in radiology and coronal polishing. Outside of work, she spends lots of time with her mom, dad, younger sister, boyfriend, Gabe, and dogs, Gizmo and Gordo. Her personal hobbies include crafting, upcycling furniture, antique shopping, traveling, and going to concerts and sporting events. She has never lived outside of Nebraska but she does not even like corn!
Margo joined our team in February 2022 and has over 18 years of experience in dentistry. She graduated in the dental assisting program at Southeast Community College in 2003 and loves changing patients lives and helping them overcome their fear associated with dentistry. Outside the office, she spends time with her boyfriend along with her younger brother, Vince, niece and nephew. Her hobbies include going to the gym, kayaking the Nebraska river during the summer, riding bikes along Lincoln trails, cooking, and being the cool aunt to her niece and nephew.