Hygienists &
Dental Assistants
Jennifer Vinatieri has been a Dental Hygienist since 1991. She is originally from Rapid City, SD and graduated from the University of South Dakota. Jennifer, her husband Chad, and their 2 children, Chase and Brooklin, have lived in Lincoln since 2001. She has worked with Drs. Chris and Claire Haag since the fall of 2001. Jennifer has enjoyed growing with the office and working with the great technology we provide for our patients. Jennifer spends her ‘free’ time running her children to various sporting events throughout the year.
Shelly Steele graduated from Iowa Western (affiliated with Creighton University) as a Dental Hygienist. Before hygiene school, Shelly was a dental assistant. With her background in the dental field she focuses on a team oriented approach to the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease and early cavity detection. Shelly has been with Drs. Chris and Claire Haag since the summer of 2006 and was Dr. Sahling's hygienest for the three years previous to that. She is originally from Ord, NE and enjoys outdoor activities such as running, biking, and skiing.
Jenny Zahourek has been a dental assistant since 2000. As a dental assistant, Jenny is responsible for the patient while they are "in the chair." She does a wonderful job making sure that all of the patients needs are met before, during, and after treatment. After most procedures, expect a call from Jenny, just to see how you are doing! She enjoys working at Pioneer Greens Dentistry because of the technology and great working atmosphere. Away from work she enjoys playing softball, volleyball and loves the HUSKERS !! She and her husband Steve have 2 children, Lexi and Noah.
Tonya Chewakin is the newest member of the Pioneer Greens Dentistry family. She comes to us with eight years of assisting experience and an amazing work ethic. This is Tonya's first experience with the CEREC and she can see that it makes crowns fast and easy for our patients. She also can't believe how beautiful they are! Tonya moved to Lincoln from Casper, Wyoming with her fiance Aaron who is a freshman in the dental program at the University of Nebraska. Tonya's hobbies include country music, waterskiing, wakeboarding, snowskiing, and snowboarding.
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