About Us

Dr. Cochran has been treating patients in Kearney since 2005. She graduated from Kearney High School in 1998 before receiving her bachelor’s degree from UNK in 2002. She then graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2005. Upon graduation she returned home and has been practicing in Kearney since. Dr. Cochran is committed to offering the highest quality dental services to all patients. 

She enjoys giving back to the Kearney community through volunteering for various organizations. She has served on the CLASS Act Steering Committee and the Kearney Public Schools Foundation Board and currently serves on the Kearney Area Community Foundation Board. Dr. Cochran and her husband Brian have four children, Hunter, Huston, Elle and Hendrex. 

Professional Associations

• The American Dental Association
• The Nebraska Dental Association
• UNK Women’s Gold Torch Society

Sandy is one of our hygienists. She graduated from Central Community College in Hastings with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1981 and has been treating patients in Kearney since. Sandy is a member of the Greater Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association, has served as Secretary/Treasurer for over 20 years and is past President of CCC Dental Hygiene Alumni. 

Sandy lives in Kearney with her husband Howard and children Cassie and Michael. Sandy enjoys friends, golfing, refinishing furniture and spending time with family and friends. 

Professional Associations

• American Dental Hygiene Association
• Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association
• Greater Nebraska Dental Hygiene Component
• CCC Dental Hygiene Alumni Association

Beth joined our practice in 2011 coming from the Kansas area. She has over 30 years experience as a dental hygienist. She graduated from Central Community College in Hastings, NE and is licensed in Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado.

Beth is passionate about being a dental hygienist; she wants patients to have an enjoyable experience that makes them want to come back. Beth and her husband Brian live in Kearney. Together they have six grown children and six grandchildren.

Beth enjoys traveling, outdoor activities and most of all spending time with family and friends.

Professional Associations

• American Dental Hygiene Association
• Greater Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association
• CCC Dental Hygiene Alumni Association

Blair graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Doane College in 2009. She later graduated from Central Community College in Hastings in 2014. She has six years dental experience and has been practicing as a Dental Hygienist in our office since 2014.

Blair and her husband Cole live near Kearney and have two young children. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, golfing and being outdoors.

Professional Associations

• American Dental Hygiene Association
• Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association
• Greater Nebraska Dental Hygiene Component
• CCC Dental Hygiene Alumni Associaton

Sheila is a Dental Assistant with 23 years of experience. She is certified in taking radiographs and coronal polishing. Sheila was raised in Gothenburg and is a former cosmetologist. Sheila has lived in Kearney for the last 20 years. 

She and her husband Greg enjoy working on their home, landscaping and traveling together.

Shari has 16 years of dental experience working both as a Dental Assistant and in the front office. 

Shari and her husband have four grown children and six grandchildren. She can be found enjoying time with family and friends, traveling, golfing and enjoying the outdoors.

Beth is our office manager. Beth enjoys working with patients and the public. She is committed to communication both on the front side and back side of treatment. She works together with the staff and patients to coordinate the patient’s dental treatment, knowledge and understanding. 

She lives in Kearney with her husband Rick and their children Morgan and McKenzie. She enjoys spending time with family and friends whether it’s at home in Kearney or traveling. Beth enjoys spending time with friends and family, outdoor activities which include golf.