Blair
Peterson

Blair graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Doane University and then went on to receive her dental hygiene certification from CCC in Hastings, NE.
Blair and her husband, Cole, live on a farm near Riverdale with their three boys and their dog. She is a proud boy mom to Cruz, Drake, and Blaise. Outside of work, Blair and her family enjoy golfing, attending concerts, and escaping to the beach whenever they can.
Blair looks forward to getting to know each patient and hopes to have the opportunity to meet you in her chair!
Meet Our Hygiene Team
Kelli is a lifelong learner who truly enjoys building connections with the patients she has the privilege of caring for. She has been part of the JCDDS team as a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2020 and started Kearney Myofunctional Therapy in 2024 as a Myofunctional Therapist. She loves helping patients improve their oral health, function, and overall well-being.
Originally from western Nebraska, Kelli now enjoys life in Kearney with her husband and their three children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, playing golf, reading, and learning something new!

Kelli
Souice
Elizabeth lives in Kearney with her husband and two children. She graduated from Kearney High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK). She then attended dental hygiene school in Hastings. Elizabeth has been a dental hygienist since 2002.
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys camping, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Beth
Krause
Tami
Burkey

Tami is a 2006 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), she brings two decades of expertise and a passion for preventive care to her role as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Her favorite aspect of her career is building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while helping them achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
Outside the office, she leads an active life with her high school sweetheart and husband, Seth, and their two beloved rescue pups. An outdoor and fitness enthusiast, she can often be found walking her dogs, tending to her chickens, working out, or camping. She also loves spending quality time with her family and enthusiastically cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.