Dr. Ben grew up in North Platte and went to college at the University of Nebraska. He graduated with a degree in Animal Science and a Minor in Biology. He attended dental school at UNMC college of Dentistry where he graduated in 1999 and returned with his wife Libby to North Platte where they had three girls, Morgan, Maggie and Maya. In 2008 he and Dr David Swanson joined forces to create Maple Park Dental Associates. Dr. Ben takes pride in his work the area of implants and sedation and has attended more than 3000 hours of continuing education all over the world and lectures at UNMC on the subjects as well. He has a passion for creating opportunity for new graduates to serve the people of western Nebraska and intends on continuing to do so through Maple Park. He loves all things outdoors including golf, fly fishing and hunting and is a Commercial and instrument rated private pilot.