Tom Tetrick, DDS
Dr. Tom Tetrick was raised on a small farm outside West Omaha with his four brothers. He first made the decision to become a dentist while he was very young. Once he graduated from Millard High School in 1981, he spent his undergraduate years preparing for dental school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Tetrick then graduated from UNMC College of Dentistry in 1989, and that same year he started his work at Pine Ridge Dental as a founding associate. Since graduating, he has gone on to receive advanced training in implants, CBCT technology and CEREC restorations. Dr. Tetrick married Jill Stewart in 1990. (She herself attended Pius X High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska.) Together, they have been blessed with a daughter and three sons. While at home, he enjoys gardening, visiting aquariums and tailgating. Dr. Tetrick is also active in his community, having served as the president of the Board of Directors at Hillcrest country Club, and on the Hillcrest board for several years. He was also a member of the Wagon Train Lake Watershed Advisory Board. Currently, he enjoys coaching youth sports and announcing sports in the Norris area.
Dr. Tom Tetrick was raised on a small farm outside West Omaha with his four brothers. He first made the decision to become a dentist while he was very young. Once he graduated from Millard High School in 1981, he spent his undergraduate years preparing for dental school at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Dr. Tetrick then graduated from UNMC College of Dentistry in 1989, and that same year he started his work at Pine Ridge Dental as a founding associate. Since graduating, he has gone on to receive advanced training in implants, CBCT technology and CEREC restorations. Dr. Tetrick married Jill Stewart in 1990. (She herself attended Pius X High School and graduated from the University of Nebraska.) Together, they have been blessed with a daughter and three sons. While at home, he enjoys gardening, visiting aquariums and tailgating. Dr. Tetrick is also active in his community, having served as the president of the Board of Directors at Hillcrest country Club, and on the Hillcrest board for several years. He was also a member of the Wagon Train Lake Watershed Advisory Board. Currently, he enjoys coaching youth sports and announcing sports in the Norris area.
Rich Nolte, DDS
Dr. Rich Nolte graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1991. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1995 with a BS in biomedical science, and with a DDS from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 1999. Dr. Nolte focuses on breathing, snoring, sleep apnea and associated TMJ pain. He is a Vivos provider, treating both children and adults for sleep and breathing challenges. Each fall from 2013 to 2019, Dr. Nolte instructed UNMC dental students in CAD/CAM laboratory sessions. Dr. Nolte served on the board of directors for Friendship Home from 2006 to 2011, was board president in 2010 and coordinates the Pine Ridge Dental Safe Quarters walking team each October. Friendship Home provides safe shelter and services for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Dr. Rich enjoys golfing, scuba diving, competitive swimming and spending time with his family. He is married to Vicki Vopalensky from North Bend, Nebraska, who works at NRC Health. They have two sons, Chas (UNO, Computer Science) and Scott (Lincoln Southwest HS).
Dr. Rich Nolte graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1991. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1995 with a BS in biomedical science, and with a DDS from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 1999. Dr. Nolte focuses on breathing, snoring, sleep apnea and associated TMJ pain. He is a Vivos provider, treating both children and adults for sleep and breathing challenges. Each fall from 2013 to 2019, Dr. Nolte instructed UNMC dental students in CAD/CAM laboratory sessions. Dr. Nolte served on the board of directors for Friendship Home from 2006 to 2011, was board president in 2010 and coordinates the Pine Ridge Dental Safe Quarters walking team each October. Friendship Home provides safe shelter and services for victims of domestic abuse and their children. Dr. Rich enjoys golfing, scuba diving, competitive swimming and spending time with his family. He is married to Vicki Vopalensky from North Bend, Nebraska, who works at NRC Health. They have two sons, Chas (UNO, Computer Science) and Scott (Lincoln Southwest HS).
Dr. Kevin Vakilzadian, DDS
Dr. Kevin Vakilzadian joined Pine Ridge Dental in 2021. He was born and raised in Lincoln, NE, where he graduated from Lincoln Southwest High School. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. Dr. Kevin is very excited to join the wonderful team at Pine Ridge Dental. His priorities are patient comfort, providing quality restorative dentistry, and educating his patients on the importance of dental health. Dr. Kevin is excited to meet patients of all ages and develop long-lasting relationships with them. He aims to make a positive impact on his patients’ lives and become someone they can depend on and trust. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kevin is an avid sports fan and enjoys talking about the latest sports news and highlights. Dr. Kevin has attended all the Husker football home games, since he was a little boy. Growing up, Dr. Kevin played soccer for the majority of his life, but since joining the practice, he’s become interested in learning how to golf. Dr. Kevin loves to travel, and while he doesn’t consider himself a “foodie,” he still enjoys trying new restaurants and different foods. Dr. Kevin is married to Emily Coffey of Lincoln, NE. She attended Pius X High School, graduated from law school at UNL, and is currently practicing law.
Dr. Kevin Vakilzadian joined Pine Ridge Dental in 2021. He was born and raised in Lincoln, NE, where he graduated from Lincoln Southwest High School. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biological systems engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. Dr. Kevin is very excited to join the wonderful team at Pine Ridge Dental. His priorities are patient comfort, providing quality restorative dentistry, and educating his patients on the importance of dental health. Dr. Kevin is excited to meet patients of all ages and develop long-lasting relationships with them. He aims to make a positive impact on his patients’ lives and become someone they can depend on and trust. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kevin is an avid sports fan and enjoys talking about the latest sports news and highlights. Dr. Kevin has attended all the Husker football home games, since he was a little boy. Growing up, Dr. Kevin played soccer for the majority of his life, but since joining the practice, he’s become interested in learning how to golf. Dr. Kevin loves to travel, and while he doesn’t consider himself a “foodie,” he still enjoys trying new restaurants and different foods. Dr. Kevin is married to Emily Coffey of Lincoln, NE. She attended Pius X High School, graduated from law school at UNL, and is currently practicing law.