Find the Dentist and Hygienist that best suit your needs.
Our team
GENERAL DENTIST
Zach Hartnett, DDS
Dr. Hartnett was born and raised in the Greater Omaha area. He graduated from Gretna High School in 2005, Creighton University with a BA in 2009, and Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2016. He has continued to live and practice in the Omaha Metro area and joined the practice in April 2019. Dr. Hartnett enjoys all procedures in dentistry, but particularly savors the relationships he has built, and continues to build, with patients in south Omaha. In his free time, Dr. Hartnett loves spending time with his wife, Emily, and two sons, Teddy and Cameron. He likes to remain active by coaching for the Omaha GOATS rugby club, going to a crossfit gym, and playing golf with his brothers and friends.
GENERAL DENTIST
Gabby Braden, DDS
Dr. Braden graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2020. She has worked at L street Family Dental for 3 years and has lived in Omaha most of her life. Her favorite part about dentistry is building profound relationships with patients and providing quality and comprehensive care. She is currently a part time professor at Creighton University’s extraction clinic. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys evening walks with her husband and dog.
GENERAL DENTIST
Daisy Wilka, DDS
Daisy Wilka is a dedicated General Dentist who has worked at L St since 2018. She was raised in Hawaii until she traveled to the mainland to attend Creighton for her dental school degree. She completed a General Practice Residency through University of Nebraska Medical Center and continues to work as a part-time clinical instructor. Daisy says her favorite part of dentistry is the smiles. She says she loves “being able to put a confident smile back on a patient. Whether it is as simple as fixing a front tooth chip, or fabricating a set of new dentures – it brings a big smile to [her} face when the patient holding the mirror is enamored by their new smile.” Outside of dentistry, she enjoys trying new coffee shops and restaurants with friends and family or staying in and cozying up with a new book.
Professional Memberships include: American Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, Omaha District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Laser Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics
DENTAL HYGIENIST
MaKenzie Opfer, RDH
MaKenzie is a Registered Dental Hygienist who was born and raised in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Iowa Western’s dental hygiene program in May of 2022 with her Associates in Applied Science and has worked at L St Dental since. Prior to dental hygiene school, she was a long-time patient at this office which helped spark her passion for the dental field. Her passion within dental hygiene is to always learn new things and communicate important information to her patients in order to improve each patient’s home care and overall understanding of their dental health.
When she’s not in practice, she loves to be with her family, friends and fur babies! She has 4 Boston Terrier’s that are the light of her life. She enjoys taking them on walks, camping, traveling and anything outdoors in the summer! She looks forward to meeting you and making your dental experience the best it can be!
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Jessica Panzi, RDH
Jessica Panzi, RDH grew up in Denison, IA and now practices dental hygiene full-time at L Street Family Dental. She graduated from Iowa Central with an associate degree in 2018 and has been practicing for 5 years. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and has been with us since 2021. The reason she became a hygienist was to educate and provide care to the hispanic community in their own native language. She loves building trust, bonding with patients, and removing stubborn tarter from teeth. Outside of dentistry, she spends her time playing soccer and napping with her dogs.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Hina Umair, RDH
Hina Umair went to Iowa Western Community College for her dental hygiene degree. She has been at our clinic ever she graduated hygiene school. She has a passion for oral education and building long standing relationships with her patients.
Hina practices with the belief that every patient should be treated with kindness and compassion to overcome any dental anxiety and make it a great dental experience. In her spare time, Hina enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends.
At L St Family Dental, Hina looks forward to meeting her patients and making them feel welcomed and well cared for!