Dr. Kimberley Stafford, a Nebraska native, has been active in orthodontic practice since 1993. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Dr. Stafford received her Doctor of Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. Her master’s degree was conferred in Oral Biology and certificate of specialization in Orthodontics was received from UNMC. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, an Assistant Clinical Professor at the UNMC College of Dentistry and has been a member of the cleft-palate team. She has published relevant scientific articles and is a member of many professional organizations such as the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists. She has also served as president of the Nebraska Society of Orthodontists and Omaha Orthodontic Study Club, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Omaha District Dental Society and currently is the Nebraska component director to the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists. In her spare time, Dr. Stafford and her husband enjoy traveling, hiking and snow skiing.We take pride in providing an enjoyable environment of exceptional care for our patients. We listen to our patients and go the extra mile to provide personalized service in all aspects of orthodontic treatment. Here are just some of the reasons why Stafford Orthodontics is the perfect choice for your orthodontic needs:-Dr. Stafford is an orthodontic specialist.Orthodontists require an additional two years of additional orthodontic training after dental school. Doctors who have completed the additional training from an accredited program are eligible to become members of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Stafford’s practice provides orthodontic treatment exclusively.-Dr. Stafford is board certified.Dr. Stafford is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Requirements of certification include completion of rigorous study, a written examination and a clinical examination. This accomplishment is attained by only a small group of orthodontists in the country.-We speak with parents at each appointment.Dr. Stafford spends one-on-one time with each patient, and either she or a team member speaks with the parent at every appointment. Because parents play a role in supervising their child’s treatment and oral hygiene care, it is important to Dr. Stafford to keep them updated on their child’s treatment progress.-We present the best options and educate our patients.Because we are dedicated to clinical excellence, our staff explains the best treatment options and educates our patients to maximize the final result. We take time to listen to your concerns and preferences in order to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs and desires.-Placement of braces is done by our doctor!Placement of braces is the most vital part of orthodontic treatment. Each bracket must be placed with precision in order for treatment to be effective. When braces are placed properly, optimal results are achieved easier and faster. Orthodontic assistants are not trained or licensed to place braces on the teeth.-It is our policy not to re-use braces.-We use X-rays to monitor your treatment.So Come See Us Today!