Donna Morris
Donna has been at the Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center Dental Clinic since September 1995. She has been an assistant, but now works full time as our office manager, scheduling appointments and making sure our day to day operations run smoothly.
Jennifer Hadley-Kupfer, RDA
Jennifer graduated from the Western Iowa Tech Dental Assisting program in 2001. She began working at the Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center Dental Clinic in October 2000.
Katy Sully, CDA
Katy graduated from the Western Iowa Tech Dental Assisting program in 2014. She began working at the Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center Dental Clinic in May 2014.
CONTACT
Hours: M, T, Th, F – 8-4:30 W – 1-4:30
Contact: (402) 837-5381 ext. 5270
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Dental Clinic webpage! Our clinic is located on the North side of the Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center in Macy, NE, and we are proud to serve the Omaha Tribe community. From routine exams and cleanings to emergency pain relief, we are here for all your oral health needs.
Did you know a healthy mouth is key to enjoying all aspects of life? We understand the intimate relationship between oral health and overall health, and we are happy to be your partners in wellness. Come visit us – we love to see you smile!
For the latest news and dental clinic status updates, please visit our Facebook page.
SERVICES
- Front desk, scheduling
- Exams and comprehensive treatment plans
- Preventative care, outreach, and education
- General dentistry (restorative, prosthetics, root canals, extractions) dental hygiene (cleanings and deep cleanings)
- Cosmetic tooth alignment
- Consultations
- Emergency care and follow-up
- Referrals
SCHEDULING
Monday – Friday: Call at 8 AM sharp to schedule 2 weeks out. Appointment slots fill up fast, call early!
EMERGENCIES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8 AM first come, first served.
TRANSPORTATION
If you need transportation to your dental appointment, transportation requires 24 hour notice to make arrangements.
Please plan ahead – let Donna know if you need a ride! Call (402) 837-5381 ext. 5270 (this applies to both scheduled and emergency visits)
SPECIALTY CLINICS
Monthly Pediatric Dentistry Clinic (with UNMC pediatric dentistry residents)
Monthly Adult Dentistry Clinic (with UNMC GPR residents)
Annual Denture Outreach Program (typically last week of July – patients must sign up in advance) annual school sealant program.
FORMS
HEALTH HISTORY
[health history.pdf] To minimize wait time, please fill out this form and bring it with you to your appointment or emergency visit. A new form should be completed every 6 months.
SCHEDULING
[scheduling.pdf] A brief overview of how to make a dental appointment with advice and tips.
REFERRALS
[referrals.pdf] General information about referrals from the dental clinic. Information on providers and practices commonly referred to.
NO INSURANCE
[referrals – medicaid notice.pdf] Important points to consider if you do not have insurance and need a referral from the health center Brochures.
CLINIC INFORMATION
[clinic information.pdf] General information about the dental clinic.
DENTURES
[dentures.pdf] Information and tips for taking care of your denture.
SEALANTS AND FLUORIDE VARNISH
[UNMC sealant brochure] This is a nice brochure put together by the UNMC College of Dentistry about sealants and fluoride varnish Post-op Instructions.
ORAL SURGERY
[oral surgery.pdf] What to expect after a tooth extraction: general information and advice.
CLEANING
[periodontal therapy.pdf] What to expect after having your teeth cleaned.
DEEP CLEANING
[scaling and root planing.pdf] What to expect after having a deep cleaning(periodontal scaling and root planing).
PULPECTOMY
[pulpectomy.pdf] What to expect after having emergency removal of the nerve /pulp inside your tooth.
ROOT CANAL
[endodontics.pdf] What to expect after having root canal therapy (also known asendodontic therapy) completed.