Convenient Access from Aksarben
Between classes on UNO's Scott Campus, games at Baxter Arena and meals out in the village, life around 67th and Center moves fast. Regency Dental is about a 10-minute drive west along Pacific Street, in the Regency area of west-central Omaha. Students, young professionals and longtime homeowners who want a dentist near Aksarben can count on three general dentists for cleanings, wisdom tooth care, whitening and urgent repairs.
Leaving Mammel Hall at 6708 Pine St, head north on S 67th Street to Pacific Street and turn left. Pacific carries you west for about three miles, past 72nd, 84th and 90th streets, until you turn right onto Regency Parkway and then left onto Regency Parkway Drive. Count on about 4 miles in total. The office address is 260 Regency Pkwy Dr #104, Omaha, NE 68114, and the Regency Dental map pin works well in any phone's navigation app.
Baxter Arena, UNO's 7,898-seat home for Mavericks hockey and basketball, opened in October 2015 at 2425 S 67th St. Stinson Park, with its 90-foot obelisk, gives the village a green center, and Elmwood Park's roughly 104 acres lie just north across Pacific. Patients from Loveland on the same corridor and Dundee to the northeast reach us too.
A Dental Office That Keeps Pace With Aksarben Life
Aksarben Village is a mixed-use district built on the land where the Ak-Sar-Ben racetrack and Coliseum once stood. Construction began in 2006, the first businesses opened in 2008, and today the district holds more than 500 apartment units alongside offices, shops and UNO's Scott Village residence halls. The name itself is Nebraska spelled backwards.
Around that newer core, the older single-family streets of the Aksarben-Elmwood Park neighborhood stretch east toward 50th Street, all within Douglas County. The result is a mix of residents you rarely find in one place: college students on their first leases, young professionals working at the nearby offices, and families who have owned homes near Elmwood Park for years.
Each group needs something different from a dental office. Students want an affordable checkup and a quick answer when a wisdom tooth starts aching. Professionals want an appointment that does not wreck the workday, and homeowners want a team they can stay with as their needs change.
Regency Dental fits all three. Appointments start at 7:00 AM Monday through Thursday, and Friday hours run from 8:00 AM to noon, so a visit can happen before a morning lecture or a shift. The practice is locally owned and doctor-led, with three dentists sharing the schedule.
For a UNO student who has just signed a first Aksarben lease, setting up dental care can feel like one more chore. It does not need to be complicated: one call books a cleaning and exam, and digital x-rays and an intraoral camera give a clear picture of where your teeth stand. If anything needs work, the dentist explains the options and costs before you decide, so you can plan around a student budget.
Dental Issues That Come Up Often Around Aksarben
Wisdom teeth are the classic college-age concern. They often erupt between the late teens and mid-twenties, and when there is not enough room, they can push against neighboring molars, trap food or become infected. X-rays show what is happening below the gum, and Tooth Extractions are performed in-house when removal makes sense.
Ice and court sports carry their own risks. A stick, a puck or an elbow can chip or loosen a tooth in a second, whether you play for a team or just skate for fun. Saving any broken pieces and calling right away gives the dentist the most options for repair.
Diet is the quieter threat. Late study sessions fueled by coffee, energy drinks and vending-machine snacks expose teeth to acid and sugar for hours. Rinsing with water, using fluoride toothpaste and keeping sweet drinks to mealtimes all reduce the damage.
Young professionals heading into interviews or client meetings often ask about brightening their smile. In-office Zoom Teeth Whitening is a professional option for lifting coffee and tea stains, and the dentist checks first that your teeth and gums are healthy enough for it.
Dental Services for Patients Who Want a Dentist Near Aksarben
Oral Surgery
Wisdom tooth removal and other surgical care stay in-house, with nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation for patients who want to be more relaxed.
Emergency Dentistry
Whether a puck catches you on the ice or a molar flares up during exam week, call first. Emergencies are prioritized, and new patients can begin with the $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
General & Preventive Dentistry
Cleanings, exams and digital x-rays for students who may be choosing their own dentist for the first time, and for Aksarben homeowners keeping up a routine.
Invisalign
Clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly, which suits busy adults. Planning starts with a digital iTero scan instead of impression trays.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers for a confident smile at graduation, a new job or any day in between.
Meet Your Omaha Dental Team
Dr. Dan Ellingson, DDS, is an Omaha native who earned his bachelor's degree in biology, with a chemistry minor, at UNO before completing dental school at UNMC in 2012. Dr. Brandon Nelson, a Creighton School of Dentistry graduate, is known for a calm approach and attention to detail, with a strong focus on patient education. Together with Dr. Ken Spanel, they make up the practice's three general dentists.
Insurance, Membership & Financing
New patients without insurance, and without periodontal (gum) disease, can begin with a $99 cleaning, exam and x-ray. CareCredit offers no-interest financing if paid within 12 months, with no up-front costs or annual fees, and Cherry provides flexible payment plans. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, cash and checks are accepted at the time of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Regency Dental from Aksarben, and how do I get there?
Plan on about 10 minutes for the 4-mile drive from Mammel Hall on UNO's Scott Campus. Take S 67th Street north to Pacific Street, follow Pacific west, and turn north on Regency Parkway. That route makes Regency Dental a practical dentist near Aksarben, with the office at 260 Regency Pkwy Dr #104.
What should I do if a tooth gets chipped during a hockey game?
Rinse your mouth, save any pieces of tooth in milk or a clean container, and use a cold pack on the outside of your lip or cheek for swelling. Then call the office as early as you can. A chipped or loosened tooth gets prompt attention, and new patients can start with the $49 emergency exam and x-ray.
Does a wisdom tooth always have to come out?
No. Wisdom teeth that come in straight, fully erupt and can be cleaned well may stay in place for life. Removal is usually recommended when a tooth is impacted, partly erupted, decaying or crowding its neighbors. X-rays at a routine checkup show which group your teeth fall into, and extractions are done in the office.
Do coffee and energy drinks damage teeth?
Yes, both can. Coffee stains enamel over time, while energy drinks combine acid and sugar that soften and erode the tooth surface. Sipping slowly over hours does the most harm. Drinking them with a meal, rinsing with water afterward and waiting about 30 minutes before brushing all help protect your enamel.
Is it okay to come in if I haven't seen a dentist in years?
Absolutely. Plenty of adults go years between visits, and the care here is judgment-free. The first appointment focuses on understanding where things stand, and if several issues turn up, the treatment plan can be split into phases. A raised hand pauses treatment at any time, and sedation is available if you need it.
Schedule Your Visit from Aksarben
From a first checkup after moving into the village to a wisdom tooth that will not wait, a dentist near Aksarben is a short drive west on Pacific. Call 402-258-5137 to choose a time, browse all the neighborhoods on our Areas We Serve page, or visit Dentist Omaha, NE to see what the practice offers.