Dr. Zachary Houser is a pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience helping children in Omaha feel comfortable and confident about their dental health. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Case Western Reserve University and completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Children's Hospital Colorado, along with a Master's in Public Health from UNMC. Dr. Houser is passionate about teaching the next generation of pediatric dentists as an Assistant Professor at UNMC College of Dentistry and focuses on important topics like patient safety, nutrition, and helping families facing food insecurity. He believes his greatest reward comes from supporting his patients and students as they grow and reach their goals. Dr. Houser is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Master's in Public Health, UNMC College of Public Health, 2023
Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Keesler Air Force Base MS, 2004
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Children's Hospital Colorado, 2007
Bachelor's in Zoology, Brigham Young University, 1999
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 2003

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 11/09/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryPatient safetyHealth behavior changeFood insecurityOral health and nutrition

Beyond the Office

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Dental Residency, UNMC College of Dentistry

Served as residency program director for twelve years

Works with Children's Nebraska on credentialing and sedation committees

Built interprofessional collaborations with teams across Children's Nebraska including emergency medicine, anesthesia, osteogenesis imperfecta, hematology/oncology, cardiology, foster care and craniofacial services

Private practice in Colorado Springs for three years

Served seven years in United States Air Force Dental Corps

CliftonStrengths® themes include Developer, Connectedness, Adaptability, Belief, and Responsibility

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