About Us

Our office is geared toward young visitors so you’ll find that our staff, office design, and activities all work together to provide an especially friendly and comfortable environment.

About Us

Our office is geared toward young visitors so you’ll find that our staff, office design, and activities all work together to provide an especially friendly and comfortable environment.

Our Story

Lincolnshire Pediatric Dentistry has been providing comprehensive dental care to the infants, children and young adults of Lincoln, the surrounding region and the State of Nebraska for fifty four years. Dr Gutz started the practice when he joined the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. Dr Kohler joined him in July 1998 and their granddaughter and niece, Dr Lexi Sandman joined them in July 2024.

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Dr. Kristin Kohler

Dr. Kristin Kohler has been taking care of children as a pediatric dentist since 1998. She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and spent summers working in her father’s pediatric dental office. She attended the University of Denver and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology while competing in gymnastics for the Pioneers. She graduated from UNMC College of Dentistry in 1996 and then went on to complete her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Baylor College of Dentistry in association with Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. She is board certified in Pediatric Dentistry, and is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Kohler joined her father in practice in 1998, and feels so fortunate to have such a wonderful mentor! She is married to Christian and has 2 children, Elyse who is a pediatric nurse at Children’s Hospital and Alex who has been accepted to UNMC College of Dentistry.

Member of: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Nebraska Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Nebraska Dental Association, Lincoln District Dental Association

Volunteer: Nebraska Mission of Mercy, Special Olympics, UNMC Dental Days

Dr. Lexi Sandman

Dr. Lexi Sandman joined Lincolnshire Pediatric Dentistry in July 2024. Dr. Sandman received her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she completed Residency at Children’s Nebraska, in Omaha in June 2024.

“I am lucky to have such positive role models in the pediatric dental field, and feel so blessed that I get to come join this awesome practice.”

Dr. Sandman was raised in Lincoln, Nebraska where she attended Lincoln East High School. She was actively involved in softball, volleyball, and basketball, and was a member of Student Council. She received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska in 2018, and completed dental school at UNMC College of Dentistry in 2022. While in dental school, she met her husband Chandler and they were married in June of 2022.

In her spare time, Dr. Sandman enjoys baking, working on home improvement projects, and traveling. Dr. Sandman and her husband are avid Husker fans, and you can catch them at various Husker sporting events throughout the year.

Dr. Dennis Gutz

Dr Gutz did his undergraduate training at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa and attended Dental College at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Following graduation from dental college he did a residency in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Iowa Hospitals and the Center for Disabilities and Development. After his two year residency in Pediatric Dentistry Dr Gutz joined the faculty at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he taught for two years before joining the faculty at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1970. At his retirement from dental education after thirty-five years he was Vice Chairman of the Department of Growth and Development , Director of Undergraduate Pediatric Dentistry and Interim Director of the Residency Program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Our Doctors are Board Certified

Dr. Gutz and Dr. Kohler are proudly certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry with Diplomate and Fellow Status. Dr. Sandman is currently Board Eligible and in testing to become a Diplomat of the Board.

The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) was organized by the American Society of Dentistry for Children in 1940. It is the only ADA recognized certifying board for the specialty of pediatric dentistry. The vision of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is to achieve excellence in pediatric dentistry through certification of all pediatric dentists.

ABPD Vision

The vision of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is to achieve excellence in pediatric dentistry through certification of all pediatric dentists.

ABPD Standards of Excellence

Pediatric dentists that are certified by the ABPD have met the standard of excellence set forth in providing high quality oral health care for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. When a pediatric dentist becomes certified, he or she has successfully completed accredited training and a voluntary examination process designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills, and experience required to deliver the highest quality of patient care.

ABPD Dentist’s Commitment

Certification also reflects a dentist’s commitment to lifelong learning and continuing education. ABPD-certified dentists have a desire to practice pediatric dentistry at the highest level and are dedicated to constantly reevaluating their practice in light of the most recent scientific evidence.