Pediatric Dentistry
 Faculty

Anne S. Aiello, B.S., D.M.D.

Dr. Aiello was raised in Glen Cove, New York and attended the State University of New York at Albany for her pre-dental education. She received her D.M.D. degree (Doctor of Dental Medicine) from Washington University in St. Louis in 1979. In 1981 she completed her Certificate of Specialty in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Aiello joined the full-time faculty at Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1986. She was Chairperson of the department for 18 years.

Phone: (402) 280-5047

E-mail: aaiello@creighton.edu

Nicholas J. Levering, B.S., D.D.S., M.S,

Dr. Levering is a native of Ohio and completed his pre-dental education at the University of Cincinnati. He graduated from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1975 and completed a master’s program in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Minnesota in1983.  Dr. Levering served in the USN and USAF as a general dentist and then as a pediatric dentist for 24 years.  He joined the full-time faculty at Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2004.  Dr. Levering is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.

Phone: (402) 289-5052

E-mail:NicholasLevering@creighton.edu

 

James J. Lukas, B.S., D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Lukas graduated from Creighton University with a B.S. degree with major in Biology in 1969, Creighton University School of Dentistry with a D.D.S. degree in 1973 and completed his Orthodontic masters residency in 1976 at St. Louis University Orthodontic Department with a M.S. in Orthodontics.  He maintains a private practice of orthodontics in Omaha, NE. and is currently the Director of Orthodontics for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at the Creighton University School of Dentistry.

Phone: (402) 280-5211

E-mail: jjlukas@creighton.edu

David T. Mohs, D.D.S., M.S.

Dr. Mohs received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in 1972.  He received his certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1977 and his Master of Science in Orthodontics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1984.  Dr. Mohs served for 5 years as a pediatric dentist in the Indian Health Service and for over 20 years as an orthodontist in the US Air Force.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.  Dr. Mohs joined the full-time faculty at Creighton University in 2006 and is currently Resident Associate Professor of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.

Phone: (402) 280-5211

E-mail: davidmohs@creighton.edu

Mark H. Taylor, B.A., D.D.S., F.A.C.D.

Dr. Taylor graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 1975 and completed his Pediatric Dentistry residency in 1977 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Dr. Taylor has taught full-time at Creighton University School of Dentistry since 1979 and has held the positions of Chairman of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Assistant/Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Finance, and Executive Associate Dean. He is currently Director of Informatics. His primary interests are clinical pediatric dentistry and the integration of technology into the practice of dentistry. "

Phone: (402) 280-5040

E-mail: mtaylor@creighton.edu