A native Nebraskan, Dr. Bronsen Schliep (pronounced Sh-leep) was raised on a farm near Fairfield, Nebraska where his father grew corn and soybeans and his mother taught art at Sandy Creek high school. This rural upbringing helped him learn the value of hard work, discipline, and integrity at an early age. Those characteristics have shaped him not only personally but also professionally, and they are engrained into the fabric of Nebraska Orthodontics.
Dr. Bronsen attended the University of Nebraska for college, where he played basketball for the Huskers from 2001-2006 under coach Barry Collier. While in Lincoln, he met his wife, Priscilla, who was originally from Toronto, Canada. She ran track for the Huskers, winning multiple national titles in the hurdles and sprints. Priscilla went on to compete at the professional and Olympic levels, winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the 100-meter hurdles.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Bronsen attended Nebraskas College of Dentistry for four years, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with high distinction and graduating at the top of his class. Dr. Bronsen and his wife moved to Toronto, where he practiced for a year as a general dentist and spent three years at the prestigious Orthodontic Residency Program at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Orthodontics. Prior to moving back to Lincoln, Dr. Bronsen practiced as an Orthodontic specialist in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where he served the entire Panhandle region.
As a specialist in Orthodontics, Dr. Bronsen has taken the extra steps necessary to stay at the forefront of his field. In addition, he strongly believes in being a life-long learner and attends numerous continuing education conferences annually. He understands the significance that improper relationships of the teeth and jaws can have, not just on oral function, but on total body health. Orthodontists are uniquely positioned, as healthcare professionals, to be able to screen children for not only developing bite issues but also sleep breathing disorders. Dr. Bronsen has seen, first-hand, the difference that early recognition and treatment of breathing issues can make for the growth and development of children, and he takes his role as an educator very seriously.
Dr. Bronsen enjoys getting to know all our families on a personal level and takes great satisfaction in helping our patients achieve their personal treatment goals. As a seasoned orthodontist, he will provide orthodontic care at the highest level in a comfortable, caring manner using the most modern technology available. Most importantly, he recognizes that everyones treatment goals are different and promises to listen to you! He takes a pragmatic, realistic approach and is happy to accommodate ones preferences for treatment.
Dr. Bronsens ultimate purpose in life is to be a loving husband to Priscilla and a wonderful father to their two beautiful daughters, Nataliya and Jaslene. Life is very precious, and he cherishes the time spent and memories made with his family.
At Nebraska Orthodontics, Your Smile is Our Passion! Our team is incredibly passionate about providing the best in orthodontic care, utilizing the most advanced technology in a relaxed, welcoming, and professional environment. We want you to truly enjoy your experience with us!
Dr. Bronsen Schliep has reputation for high-quality results, relationship-driven care, and conservative, research-oriented treatment recommendations. Thousands of patients have trusted our team with their smiles, and we are excited about the opportunity to get to you know personally.
We look forward to providing you with a customized smile plan, whether that is comprehensive or limited orthodontic care. Our promise is to listen to you! We understand that everyones orthodontic needs are different, and we happily accommodate the preferences our wonderful children, teens, and adults.
Braces or Invisalign which option is best for you? With so many treatment options available today, our team will make sense out of the noise, providing clear-cut treatment recommendations that are both individualized and research-based.
From your complimentary first initial visit to the day your treatment ends, youll feel comfortable and confident with our years of experience and compassion. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service available.
Safety is of the utmost importance in our practice. Our sterilization procedures provide a whole new level of protection to our patients. We deliver the highest standard of sterilization in dentistry.
Nebraska Orthodontics is a well-known orthodontic practice that has been in operation since 1950. Dr. Ken Holland founded the original orthodontic practice at a time when there were only eight practicing orthodontists in the entire state. Of those, only two practiced outside of Lincoln and Omaha. In those early days, Dr. Holland had patients who drove from Valentine and Chadron to Lincoln to see him!
In 1963, Dr. Phil Etzelmiller joined the practice with an entrepreneurial spirit and lead the efforts in 1966 to relocate the practice to its current location at 3100 O Street. Dr. Etzelmiller expanded the practices reach with multiple satellite offices, to provide much needed orthodontic care to rural communities. In 1997, Dr. John Ficke took the reins and has led with distinction for the past 22 years, creating smiles and influencing childrens lives with his friendly personality, quick wit, and guitar. In 2018, the practice was renamed from Ficke Orthodontics to Nebraska Orthodontics, and the torch was passed to Dr. Bronsen Schliep, who takes great pride in continuing this tradition of orthodontic excellence, compassion, and kindness true Nebraska values.