Corpuz Family Dentistry opened in 2003. With the guidance of Dr. Ralph Corpuz, our gentle, caring team have dedicated ourselves to not only improving and caring for patients of all ages but also for caring for the environment.
Dr. Ralph Corpuz started Corpuz Family Dentistry in 2003 with the mission to provide gentle, quality dentistry to the Omaha area. He has been treating smiles as works of art since 1992. Dr. Ralph is a proud member of the ADA, Nebraska Dental Association and the Omaha District Dental Society. He attended Creighton University for his undergraduate degree and then attended The University of Iowa for his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He is currently a part of The Pierre Fauchard Academy and is president of the Omaha Dental Study Club
His passions that led him into the dental field are his love of drawing, working with his hands, and helping people build confidence. Dr. Corpuz believes that your smile is a work of art and treats every patients smile as just that. On the weekends, he can be found playing Catan with his family or taking his wife, Susan, on a pontoon ride to catch fish early in the morning.
Dr. Rachel Ward grew up in Geneva, IL with an interest in the science and medical field. In high school, she began working as a dental assistant and fell in love with dentistry! Dr. Ward moved to Omaha with her husband who is also a dentist with the Air Force. She stays active outside the office with her involvement in organized dentistry, chasing her children around, and running. She has a passion for helping people improve their smile. Dr. Ward has spent time at the Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida expanding her knowledge on the TMJ and cosmetic dentistry. On Saturday, July 20, 2019, the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) awarded her with the Fellowship award, one of the most rigorous continuing dental education awards offered today. Dr. Ward is committed to providing her patients with compassionate and complete dental care. She understands that all of her patients are individuals with their own needs and concerns.
A Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) is one of the highest awards that a dentist can receive. In fact, only about 4-5 dentists per state per year achieve this distinction! The fellowship was created more than 50 years ago by theAcademy of General Dentistry(AGD) to honor those who recognize and embrace the professional obligation to remain current in the knowledge and skills necessary to insure delivery of the highest quality oral healthcare to better serve patients.
As a patient at Corpuz Family Dentistry, you are receiving the highest quality of dental care available from a trusted expert in the field who recognizes the importance of quality continuing dental education to patient care. Dr. Ward is committed to remaining current in her profession and to learning new techniques for the benefit of her patients and the betterment of dentistry as a whole.
Susan Corpuz is the multi-talented VP of People and Culture at Corpuz Family Dentistry. She wears multiple hats at once and keeps the team on the same page with her positive leadership style and her ever-flowing words of affirmation. She is a problem solver and gets the job done in the most efficient way possible. She enjoys networking in the community and is a part of Centersphere, West Omaha Chamber, Association of Office Managers, CCI and the Millard Business Association. Susan loves fishing at the cabin, thrifting and speaking to groups about The Five Love Languages. If you are part of a group or business who is looking for team bonding experiences, we recommend Susan!
Tina has a BS In Healthcare Management at Bellevue University and her Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from Iowa Western. She has been practicing with Dr. Corpuz since 2006. Tina is relational, brilliant and funny. She is a member of the Nebraska Dressage Association. At her ranch, she and her husband and 2 children take care of 39+ animals: dogs,cats, horses, chickens and guinea foul. On the weekends, Tinas favorite thing to do is hit the nature trails on horseback with her daughters and hubby!
Tiffany received her Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2001 and has been at CFD since 2007. She is nitrous and local anesthesia certified. Tiffs favorite quote is Whether you think you can or you cant, either way youre right. Tiffany is capable of incredible things like roller blading, slalom water skiing and keeping your teeth healthy and clean! Her attention to detail and work ethic makes her a phenomenal team member here at CFD. When shes not here, shes with her four beautiful children and husband, Bryce, hanging outside camping, boating or just enjoying the weather.
Gena joined the CFD in 2019 and received her B.S. in Dental Hygiene from the University of South Dakota. Her team immediately recognized her sweet and caring demeanor towards them and her patients. She and her husband have 2 young children that keep them hopping. She loves being in the outdoors doing anything from waterskiing to hiking and camping! Her special talent is being a swivel skier. What is that exactly?! She can balance on water ski with a rotating bind and execute tricks like a ballerina on a ski!
Amy has been assisting Dr. Ralph since before he even founded CFD, since 2003! She received her Degree in Dental Assisting from Iowa Western. Her kind eyes and warm heart, welcome all patients and put them at ease. She is an expert at bringing happiness to the team, her patients and her family. Her 2 children and grandchildren bring about joy for her. Amy loves attending outdoor concerts, walking around the Old Market or reading Eat. Pray. Love.
Kathy has been with Corpuz Family Dentistry since 2007 and we have loved every minute! She received her Associates Degree in Dental Assisting and graduated with honors from Metropolitan Community College. Kathy is constantly making the days go by fast with her hilarious sense-of-humor. Kathy and her husband have recently celebrated 36 years of marriage. They are the proud parents of 3 children and have 3 grandchildren that truly brighten her life. She is hard-working and resourceful and is responsible for keeping us supplied with all of our dental materials. One of her favorite things to do is spend time with her family and grandchildren whether that means playing charades or going to the Rose and the zoo.
Jane entered the dentistry field in 1993 as a hygiene assistant. Then she moved to assisting the dentists. Jane chose dentistry because she likes working with people and alongside great dentists and team members. She loves to help and can often be seen quietly doing things she notices around the office. She joined our team in 2021 and we are so glad she did as her positive attitude is contagious. Jane is married to Doug and they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. When not assisting at Corpuz Family Dentistry, she and her husband love to golf together. In fact, her favorite date night is usually held at Eagle Run. One of her favorite quotes is Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.
Emily has her Dental Assisting Certificate from the Mid-Plains Community College. She is certified in coronal polishing and radiology and has completed 300 hours of externships! Emily is sweet, thoughtful and willing to help the team in whatever is needed. In her free time, she enjoys picking up a camera and getting the most creative shot possible. One of her favorite things is witnessing her daughter, Maddie, learn everything the world has to offer. Together, they enjoy laughing, camping and getting together with the rest of the family at Christmas.
Terri is one of the bright faces you will see when you first enter Corpuz Family Dentistry. She has been with CFD since 2014 and we have loved every day during that time. She is thoughtful and hard-working and always welcomes patients with her kind demeanor. Terri loves getting to spend time with her kids and grandkids during summer and Holidays and having the opportunity to spend quality time with her family. In her freetime, she enjoys reading, Jazzercise and enjoys laying out by the pool.
