Meet Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Dr. Benjamin Hardy completed his undergraduate studies at Creighton University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2000. He went on to complete his Doctoral of Dental Surgery from the Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2004. Upon graduation, Dr. Hardy furthered his dental training by completing a one year General Practice Residency (GPR) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Hardy then worked on staff as an attending dentist at UNMC supervising the residents in the GPR for another year. In 2006, Dr. Hardy began his private practice at its current location.
Dr. Hardy is currently an adjunct clinical instructor for the Creighton Universtity School of Dentistry, where he supervises 4th year dental students on their clinical rotation at the One World Community Health Center, Inc. in South Omaha. Dr. Hardy is also affiliated as a part-time staff dentist at One World Community Health Center, Inc.
Dr. Hardy is committed to providing his patients with the finest care in achieving optimal oral health. This commitment is evident through the continuing education that he attends to expand his knowledge in dentistry and its relation to our overall health . Dr. Hardy averages over 90 hours of continuing education per year. He has completed the Functional Occlusion Course at the Dawson Center in St. Petersburg, FL. He has also completed Phases I, II, and III of ICON Articulation which focuses on stomatognathic system diagnosis and management.
Dr. Hardy remains active in his professional community. He is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Nebraska Dental Association (NDA), and the District Dental Society (ODDS). Dr. Hardy has served on the Board of Directors for the District Dental Society from 2010-2012 and as a delegate for the NDA from 2008-2012. He is currently active with the Creighton University School of Dentistry Dean’s Advisory Board (2009-present) serving as chair of the Student Relations Committee. Dr. Hardy was recently honored by the Nebraska Dental Association as the 2013 recipient of the Outstanding Young Professional award for his commitment to the dental profession and his community.
Dr. Hardy and his wife, Paige, have 4 children (Sam, Owen, and twins Eli and Libby). When he’s not in the office or attending one of numerous extracurricular activities for his kids, Dr. Hardy enjoys running, golfing, following Creighton athletics and spending time with family and friends.