Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our business office assistants, dental assistants and hygienists are professionals who pride themselves onpatient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.

Delores, our Office Manager, has been with Central Dental Group for 30 years. She isa CertifiedDental Assistant and a graduate of Central Community College. She is active in her Professional Organizations, serving as President of Mid-State Dental Assistants Society and Treasurer of the Nebraska Dental Assistants Association. She enjoys crafts, reading, and spectator sports.

Jodi K. is our office insurance coordinator. She has 14 years experience in the dental profession. She is married to Eric and they have one adult daughter, Jordan, who is a cardiac nurse in Lincoln. When Jodi isn't helping you with your dental insurance and payment needs, she enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her dog Mia.

Jennifer is our scheduling coordinator and most recent addition to our team. She is married to Dalan and they have one adult daughter, Alexis and one granddaughter, Lillian. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys gardening, antiquing, and spending time with her family, and her two dogs, Casey and Steel.

Janis a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Central Community College. She is married to Bill, and they have one daughter, Marissa, and a granddaughter, Mazie. Jan and Bill are active in the Elks youth / veterans programs and lodge events. Jan also enjoys bowling and golf.

Shanda is a registered hygienist. She is a graduate of Central Community College. She is married to Jordan. They have four children, Eliana, Brinley, Liam, and Noah. Shanda enjoys gardening, sewing, and crafting.

Courtneyis a registered dental hygienist that graduated from Central Community College. She is married to Austin. They have two boys, Stetson, and Filson. Courtney enjoys spending time outdoors helping with the family farm and camping.

Heather is a dental assistant. She is a graduate of Central Community College. She has filled in at Central Dental Group for nine years, and has been working full-time for one year. She is married to Adam. They have one daughter, Stella. She enjoys reading and spending time with family.

Jodi E. is a dental assistant. She works mainly with Dr. Heckman. She is a graduate of Southeast Community College. She has been with Central Dental Group for26 years. She is married to David. They have three children, Kayla,Kylie,and Bryant. She enjoys scrap booking, biking, and reading.

Amber is a dental assistant. She works mainly with Dr. Thompson. She is a graduate if Central Community College of Hastings as a dental assistant and has been assisting the community for 20 years. She is married to her husband, Richard. They have three children, Seth, Lucaas, and Layla. She spends her free time attending track meets, camping, gardening, and the arts/music.

Our Hastings Family dentalpractice is devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!

High StandardsA standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

Education & PreventionAs a practice, we are true believers that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. We strive to provide dental health care vs. disease care. Thats why we focus on thorough exams checking the overall health of your teeth and gums, performing oral cancer exams, and taking x-rays when necessary. We also know that routine cleanings, flossing, sealants, and fluoride are all helpful in preventing dental disease. Not only are we focused on the beauty of your smile, were also concerned about your health. A review of your medical history can help us stay informed of your overall health, any new medications, and any illnesses that may impact your dental health.

Uncompromising SafetyInfection control in our Hastings family dental office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Training & ExpertiseAs your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.

A Positive ExperienceBuilding a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.Dr. Alan Roberston, Dr. Ann Heckman & Dr. Nathan Thompson and the entire dental team at Central Dental Groupare dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits to our Hastings Family dental office as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Dr. Heckman is a Hastings native. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and focuses on preventive and restorative dentistry. She is married to Neil, from Wisner, NE., who is a faculty member in Chemistry at Hastings College. They have three sons, Andrew, Lukeand Jacob and one daughter Kate.