Robert Grode, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Grode was raised in Boise, Idaho. He obtained his undergraduate degree in exercise science from the University of Montana. In 2015, he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University School of Dentistry, graduating summa cum laude. Honoring his achievements, he was awarded the Honsa Award for clinical excellence and professionalism. He was also elected to membership in the dental honor society of Omicron Kappa Upsilon and the Jesuit honor society Alpha Sigma Nu signifying high character and academic achievement. Upon graduation, Dr. Grode completed a one-year residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry in Pocatello, ID.
For five years, Dr. Grode practiced general dentistry in Omaha at a community health center as part of the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program. During this time, he vigorously pursued further education to better serve his patients and attained Fellowship status in the Academy of General Dentistry. Ultimately, his interest in endodontic treatment compelled him to pursue specialty training.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center provided Dr. Grode with advanced training in endodontic diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, complex restorative procedures, as well as apical microsurgery. Additionally, Dr. Grode presented his postgraduate research at the American Association of Endodontists annual meeting in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Grode has fostered a passion for helping patients retain their natural dentition and providing relief from dental pain. He aims to make patients feel comfortable and is dedicated to the highest quality.
Apart from clinical practice, Dr. Grode enjoys spending time with his wife and son, serving in his local church, running, college wresting, and caring for a variety of houseplants. Now, Dr. Grode is excited to be a part of Advanced Endodontic Therapy and enjoy “the good life” of Omaha.
Jacob Fimple, DDS, MMSc
Dr. Jacob Fimple, an Omaha native, is proud to be part of the Omaha community. He greatly enjoys nature and strives to maintain fitness as an integral part of his life.
Through endodontic therapy, Dr. Fimple expresses his desire to provide care to people on a daily basis. In particular, Dr. Fimple finds it most rewarding to offer comfort and relief to patients in pain and to preserve teeth that would otherwise be lost. Seeing patients resume their normal life after an infection or serious toothache is very satisfying. Dr. Fimple possesses a natural ability to empathize with patients, and he understands the patient’s need for comfort and attention.
This exciting field of dentistry has been blessed with a vast number of recent advances. He states, “I believe it is my duty to incorporate available technology that is proven safe, in an effort to offer the most comfortable and effective treatment to my patients.”
Our office employs digital radiography, which has been shown to reduce the radiation exposure to patients by as much as 90%. Additionally, images are displayed instantly and the need for toxic chemicals is eliminated. What’s more, we have dental operating microscopes which allow for extreme magnification inside the tooth to look for extra canals, cracks and other factors that could affect the prognosis of the treatment.
Dr. Fimple enjoyed the great experience of serving patients in a private practice setting for three years in the Boston area. He also instructed students at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine as well as Creighton University’s Dental School. This has offered Dr. Fimple the opportunity to contribute knowledge and experience to our future dentists.