Good Life Smiles Pediatric Dentist

Good Life Smiles Pediatric Dentist - Pediatric dentist in Elkhorn, NE
18101 Chicago St SUITE #107, Elkhorn, NE 68022
Open
Closes at 5:00pm
SundayClosed
Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday8:00am - 2:00pm
SaturdayClosed

Dr. Pete completed his undergraduate education at Lake Forest College near Chicago in 2007 before continuing on to earn his DDS at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln in 2012. He then completed a one-year hospital-based General Practice Residency at UNMC in Omaha. After spending the next three years in private practice, Dr. Pete returned to residency to specialize in pediatric dentistry at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned his Master of Science in Dentistry in 2018. After spending two years in group pediatric practice, Dr. Pete was excited to open his own practice, Good Life Smiles, in the community he grew up in.

Dr. Pete has been married to his lovely wife Sarah since 2016, and they have two very active boys, Ben and Graham, and a sweet baby girl named Libby. The Harbert family loves to cook (and eat), cheer on the Huskers, and hike and travel when they can. They are always on the hunt for Omahas top playground and best donut.

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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 61 reviews

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c S
2 years ago
Wow! What a great experience with a new dentist. He took the time to educate us on how to care for our childrens teeth and was very thorough when answering our questions. 10/10 would recommend.


Lindsey Jones
2 years ago
I was so apprehensive about our baby girls first dentist appointment, but Dr. Pete was so great! He sat us down and visited for most of the appointment to talk about his process, educated us on fluoride and tips with toddlers, then brought us to the back to brush her teeth. The first cleaning went MUCH better than I thought it would given my toddler can be extremely shy and nervous at times. He made her feel comfortable and was really easy to talk to. On our way out, he lets your child pick a book from a library wall for them to keep and she still reads it to this day! The cutest part is her personalized toothbrush that has her name on it! Going to the dentist is never fun, but Dr. Pete and is staff made it painless and almost fun! Highly recommend!


Bizzle Man
2 years ago
Dr. Pete at Good Life Smiles is amazing! Due to acid damage to our son's teeth he was able to confirm our son's acid reflux. We had been battling asthma like symptoms (wheezing and short if breath) for 2 1/2 years but after the conformation of acid reflux and medication on board our son is a completely different kid!! No longer doing treatments for asthma, have weened a steroid inhaler and he's able to run and play like a normal kid! THANK YOU Dr. Pete you have definitely made a HUGE difference in our lifes! I have and will continue to recommend Good Life Smiles for pediatric dentistry!


Abbie Fitzgerald
2 years ago
My boys love going to see Dr. Pete! He makes dental visits so easy. From the moment we walk in, the care is 100% focused on the kids. It's a beautiful office and the staff is so friendly. My super shy 2 year old and 4 year old can sit by themselves and get their teeth cleaned and assessed without shedding a tear. This is setting them up for a lifetime of excellent oral care!


Arin Doss
2 years ago
Beyond the wonderful receptionist, the sensational hygienists, the superb Dr Pete, and the cleanest, most calming dental office I've ever been in... they also were playing a lullaby soundtrack of Hamilton and I was just as soothed as my kiddos at our visit. Truly the best pediatric dental experience in town!!


Kathleen Cole
2 years ago
Dr Pete is an absolutely amazing dentist! Due to not having dental insurance and the pandemic, my boys had never been to a dentist. They have ADHD and sensory issues (possible ASD) and I was very worried about how they would do, but the staff was brilliant with them. My 7yo came out with no cavities, but unfortunately my 4yo had lots and needed major dental work done at Children's Hospital under anesthesia (due to his age and sensory issues and the level of work needed, he was not a candidate for in office fillings). Dr Pete walked me through the whole process as I was very anxious about anesthesia. It all went very smoothly and his teeth are beautifully fixed, and he no longer has mouth pain from the cavities!


Laura Nielsen
2 years ago
Dr. Pete and his entire staff are amazing! My daughter had very bad experiences at a previous place and was terrified to go to the dentist. Dr. Pete was so patient with her, calm, explaining everything. She is no longer afraid at all and actually gets excited to go see Dr. Pete. He completely changed her experience (and mine) and I am so grateful. Highly recommend Good Life Smiles!


Fatima Ramirez
2 years ago
I took my 5 year old son for the first time, he had never been to a dentist before because he's really shy and was scared to go before until he said he was ready. I am beyond pleased and very impressed with all the staff, services, and cleanliness of everything. They have iPads for the kids to use while the parent fills out the forms. I love the fact that the doctor meets with the parent to get to know the child better and gives the parent such good information and tips. Their website is also amazing, very helpful and useful information! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone, if you're looking for a great experience with an amazing team who definitely knows how to work with kids, don't look any further, this place and it's people are amazing!


April Buttermore
2 years ago
My 11 year old son had so many bad experiences at the dentist and is so fearful to go to the dentist but today it changed!! I am so grateful for Dr. Pete and his staff. My son had to have 2 teeth pulled and a filling done. He left the office saying, "That was fun!" Seriously, this place was an answer to my prayers!


igor kokozov
2 years ago
Definitely, 5 star experience. Excellent care. Very fairly priced. Clean, tastefully decorated and welcoming. Highly recommend.


Kayla Hadden
2 years ago
I never thought my kids would love going to the dentist but we love seeing Dr. Pete. Dr. Pete always knows how to make my kids feel comfortable and is very patient answering all my questions. My kids love getting their own personalized toothbrush and getting to pick out a book to take home. An extra bonus of having Superhero art work around the office.


J SC
2 years ago
Great service all the time. The best dentist ever for my kiddos. I really recommend this dentist to any parents who are looking for a good dentist, the best. You will not regret it.


A W
2 years ago
Absolutely delightful experience! Dr Pete and his staff love their job and it shows. They spend time on education and are so detailed in their compassionate and loving care of children. The office is beautiful, brand new and state of the art. My children left their first visit with a personalized bamboo toothbrush, water bottle and age appropriate reading book of their choice! Their attention to customer service blew me away and my children can't wait to go back! This place is special and different, and I've never had a better medical experience than this one.


Laura Campbell
2 years ago
Dr Pete is the absolute best! We have one kiddo that is comfortable and one that is terrified of the dentist and he made them feel so safe. This office came highly recommended and we can see why. Grateful to be patients.


Jodi Ahl
2 years ago
Dr. Pete and his staff are so wonderful!! Absolutely the best dental experience we have ever had!! Highly recommend Goodlife Smiles!!!!


Miki Newhouse
2 years ago
When you walk into Good Life Smiles, you instantly feel calm. The environment is so peaceful! I have never experienced that at a dental office before!


Samantha Thomas
2 years ago
We LOVED going to Good Life Smiles! Dr. Pete and the entire staff is so great. I really appreciated how much time was spent with me in education and preventative care. Most importantly, it's all evidence based info and he's happy to explain it all. It's such a fun super hero themed atmosphere for kids. Very clean and professional setting. The kids got water bottles and bamboo toothbrushes with their names engraved which was awesome! They also got to pick out a book afterwards and he talked about the benefits of early reading. The receptionist is so kind, welcoming, and super personable. His dental assistant is really sweet and so great with kids. I love the method Dr. Pete teaches to brush teeth with little ones (it's been a game changer in our household) and he was so nice to answer all my questions. We've never had such a personalized, quality dental appointment before. He provides additional resources for home as well. He also researched and recommended several products to us which shows he truly cares about your child's health. They were all super patient and understanding when my 1 year old got fussy. They had great age appropriate expectations of kids and lots of patience/positive redirection. Great bedside manner with peds and mothers!!! Mentioned by my kids: they liked the entertainment while waiting. They love their personalized toothbrushes. One child commented that she was happy there were so many flavor choices of laughing gas (she chose marshmallow). Also one child said she appreciated that they cared if she felt nervous or scared and asked her throughout if she was still doing okay and feeling comfortable.


Jennifer Adams
2 years ago
My son has been seeing Dr. Pete for years since I made his first dental appointment at 6 months old! He has been there for dental emergencies and run of the mill visits since that time- always with extraordinary care. That is why it was no question that we would continue with him at his new office Good Life Smiles. I was blown away that not only do we get the best peds dentist, but now the environment, staff, service and values of the office are stellar to match his care. Grateful that my son actually gets super excited to see the dentist!


Nicole Rucker
2 years ago
Can't say enough about Good Life Smiles! Dr. Pete is the only dentist I will bring my little too. His calm demeanor really made her feel welcome and comfortable, she had an amazing experience and always asks to go BACK to the dentist (I feel like that says enough right there). It's very obvious that this practice truly cares about the children, and their families, they works with.


Jesse Clark
2 years ago
Dr. Pete and his staff at Good Life Smiles are simply amazing. They've created an atmosphere and environment perfect for children, and have thought of all the little touches (example: name engraved toothbrushes). Not an exaggeration - my son who visited them first, told the other one about how awesome it was, to the point that the one who hadn't visited just yet- couldn't wait to go and see for himself (and yes, we are talking about a dental practice). You leave GLS knowing your little ones have been cared for by folks who want children to have the best life they can possibly have ... which is why their name is so spot on.


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