Pioneer Greens Dentistry
A four-day Lincoln practice on South 86th Street, with CEREC crowns milled while you wait.
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About Pioneer Greens Dentistry
A four-day week shapes almost everything about how this office runs. Pioneer Greens Dentistry sees patients Monday through Thursday, eight in the morning to five in the afternoon, and the doors stay shut Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That compresses the schedule in a way worth knowing about before you make it your dental home: urgent problems have to be squeezed into four days, and a molar that starts throbbing on Thursday night waits until Monday unless you go elsewhere. The trade is that every day the practice is open, it is open properly, with the full team in the building rather than a skeleton Friday crew.
The address is 4444 South 86th Street, suite 101, out on Lincoln's southeast side. That is convenient to the neighbourhoods east of 84th Street and less so from Air Park or the university end of town, where the drive across the city at five o'clock becomes its own consideration. Dr. Justin Shirk owns the practice and takes the surgical work; Dr. Stephanie McAndrew covers the general and restorative side. Between them the office handles checkups and cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, periodontal therapy, TMJ and jaw pain, children's dentistry, wisdom teeth under IV sedation, implants, and cosmetic work including whitening and veneers.
Same-day crowns are the piece of equipment most patients end up asking about. A CEREC restoration is cut from a solid ceramic block by a milling unit in the building, and what that really changes is your day rather than the crown itself: one appointment, one round of anaesthetic, and roughly an hour of waiting between the tooth being prepared and the finished crown being cemented. The limits are worth hearing out loud. The scanner needs a clean, dry margin all the way around the prepared tooth, so a fracture running below the gumline or a gum that keeps bleeding at the edge still points toward a temporary and a laboratory. Blocks are a single colour throughout, which is fine on a molar and harder on a solitary front tooth that has to disappear beside its neighbour.
On cost, most PPO plans are accepted, and for patients without coverage the office runs an in-house membership plan: a flat annual fee bundling preventive visits and discounting other treatment. It is not an insurance policy, so there is no deductible, no annual maximum and no waiting period. Ask precisely which procedures the discount reaches before signing up, because those terms differ sharply from practice to practice.
Pioneer Greens Dentistry is a general practice at 4444 South 86th Street on Lincoln's southeast side, open Monday through Thursday only. Dr. Justin Shirk takes the surgical work, including wisdom teeth under IV sedation and implants, while Dr. Stephanie McAndrew covers general and restorative care: checkups, fillings, root canals, periodontal therapy, children's dentistry, whitening and veneers. CEREC crowns are milled on site and fitted in a single visit. Most PPO plans are accepted, and an in-house membership plan covers patients without insurance.
Clinic Details
Parking
Free parking lot
Best Known For
Dental Implants, Dental Crowns, Emergency Dentistry, Family Dental Care
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the practice closed on Fridays?
How does a CEREC crown differ from one made in a laboratory?
Is there a way to keep costs predictable without insurance?
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Good
642 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Hands down the best dentist I've ever been to. I've never liked going to a dentist but I had no anxiety or concerns with Pioneer Greens. I would recommend them to everyone!!
We love Pioneer Greens! Dr. Shirk and Dr. Stephanie are amazing! They are crazy flexible when trying to schedule around my work schedule and my kids…the office staff and hygienists are friendly and always positive! We make a commute because we have complete comfort and trust in Pioneer Greens and the dental care we receive! Such a blessing to have them!
I had my first appointment at Pioneer Greens Dentistry today, and it was easily the smoothest, most stress free dental appointment I’ve ever had. It started at reception where I was greeted with a smile by name by someone who had never met me. Love it! Allison took me back for my exam and cleaning, sat me down in a very comfortable environment, and thoroughly walked me through everything they’d be doing today. She made the x rays easy, took before pics (which I have never seen at a dental office!) and did a thorough and completely painless cleaning. I usually stress over cleanings, as aim sure they’re no fun for most people. This one was a piece of cake. Then, she took after pics and showed me the before and after. Again, that’s a first for me. Wow! What a difference. I’ll spare everyone the images. Sufficed to say, it was a nice touch seeing the difference. She shared some helpful tooth care tips, which I really appreciated, then Justin (dentist) came in. Justin continued the great experience with his simple yet very informative exam. He took time to go over Allison’s work and share some more great tips for self care. I’ve never been a fan of going to the dentist, but this whole experience put me at ease! I will no longer stress about my biannual appointments, and I look forward to going to Pioneer Greens for as long as they’re in Lincoln. 10/10 recommend! Thank you, Pioneer Greens Dentistry team!
Friendly, on time (even a little early today). They're great.
Best Dental Care I've Experienced... In 73 years, I've seen a few dentists, but the care is the most advanced and the people you deal with are the best from the front office to the dental professionals providing the service. We’ve been seeing the dentists at Pioneer Greens for several years now & have always had exceptional dental care in a professional & friendly environment. Mostly our time there has been for 2x per year cleaning & checkups. Recently, however I had need for 3-fillings & a crown. They were able to work me in 2-days between my scheduled travel to do both. The crown was done in a 2-hour single visit by The Dentists and team are great to work with. My most recent crown was done in one sitting with Dr. Steph. She was not only great in performing the dental work but told me exactly what she was doing every step of the way & worked seamlessly with her support staff.
Dr.Steph did a great job on my crown. She made the procedure painless. Would recommend to anyone looking for a dentist . Office staff is always helpful and pleasant.
Loved this experience. I changed my dentist to experience A more suitable experience, I am limited in my mobility and transfers, and my former Dennis office and dentistry. Cubicles were just too small for me to use my wheelchair and walk her to transfer into the chair. The space here was very comfortable and workable. The chair arm did not get in the way of my transfer. The people were fantastic and helpful. They really worked well as a team. I was very happy with the results of my visit. My teeth are cleaned. They found a cavity and were able to fill my cavity that every day I don’t have anything I could complain about.
Great experience all around!! Greeted with a smile from the minute I walked in! My hygienist Capri did an amazing job!! Loved our Albion connection! Small world! And Dr Steph is the best! Thank you Pioneer Greens! Very professional and fun at the same time!
I honestly can’t say enough good things about this place. They always do such a great job and make me feel really comfortable every time I come in, which is huge because I usually get nervous going to the dentist. I’ve gone here for everything, even getting my wisdom teeth removed, and the whole experience has always been great. Everyone is super kind and friendly. Definitely recommend if you want a dentist that actually makes you feel at ease and takes good care of you!
The staff is always incredibly friendly and flexible with getting appointments changed etc. Emily is my hygienist and goes beyond doing an incredibly thorough job during appointments. I can tell she is genuinely concerned about doing a perfect job. The equipment she uses is first rate and her professional knowledge is outstanding. She remembers all the details between visits. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.
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