My name is Carolyn Kment and I have been working with Dr. Tusha for 20+ years. I am originally from New Mexico and have three daughters (Carolee, Tara and Devon). I am a grandmother is five (including twins!) with another on the way. You will find me the front desk of both offices but I am also trained to assist at the chairside, take x-rays and do coronal polishing.

I am a graduate of Omaha College of Health Careers. I have been working for Dr. Tusha since September of 1985. I am some what of a local girl, orininally from Lynch, Nebraska, and now live on a ranch in rural Verdel. I married Barry DeKay in 1989 and we have two college age children, Bryson and Brianne.

Dental assisting led me to a career in dental hygiene that I have enjoyed since 1985. I like teeth and smiles and the people behind the smiles and I love it when smiles turn into laughs. Free time is for fun with the family.

Dr. Tusha was born in Nebraska but lived mainly on the East Coast until moving back to Nebraska in his high school years. Boyhood summers were spent with both sets of grandparents on their family farms in Knox County. He became very fond of the area and after graduating from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, he chose to see out a practice in Northeast Nebraska.

Ken has practiced in Verdigre since 1984 and added the Bloomfield office in 1994. He believes in giving back to the community and has participated in the Dental Mission of Mercy and Donated Dental Program for many years.

Dr. Tusha spends 20-30 days a year at continuing education offerings. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the Nebraska Dental Association. Dr. Tusha is a graduate of the Progressive Orthodontic Seminar series and offers orthodontic services, including Invisalign, to his patients.