Dr. Mark J. Panneton, DDS

Expert Publications

• In vitro evaluation of fluoride and non-fluoride releasing orthodontic adhesives on bracket bond strength.
• A comparison of amalgam microleakage between a copal varnish and two resin-compatible cavity varnishes.

Media Releases

Get to know Dentist Dr. Mark J. Panneton, who serves patients throughout the State of Nebraska.

An exceptional dentist, Dr. Panneton has been practicing in the Sarpy County area for over 25 years. Currently, he practices dentistry with an emphasis on aesthetics and reconstruction at Panneton Dental Group in Omaha and at Val Verde Dental in La Vista, Nebraska. He has also been providing care for the Lancer hockey team for over 20 years.

The doctor is dedicated to finding common sense solutions to problems that affect the overall systemic health of his patients. By utilizing sedation dentistry, he is able to achieve full mouth restorations in two visits. Working in conjunction with oral surgeons and plastic surgeons, he has helped restore patients who have been involved in traumatic injuries back to dental health.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Panneton graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Creighton University Dental School in 1987. After graduation he completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Creighton University where his primary focus was oral surgery. He has also completed extensive training in orthodontics, implants, and reconstructive dentistry.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

On a more personal note, Dr. Panneton enjoys spending time with his wife, Nicole, and his four children, Lindsey, Derek, Cooper and Ava.

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