Dr. Melissa Nensel
DDS
Originally from Spencer in Northwest Iowa, Dr. Nensel has a passion for comprehensive care that provides optimum esthetics, function, and overall health.
Her experience with the most up-to-date dental technology enables her to offer her patients advanced, comfortable dentistry, achieving excellent results. Dr. Nensel is committed to lifelong continuing education and has obtained her Fellowship through the Academy of General Dentistry. She is a member of the Midwest Gnathostatic Research & Study Group, which meets yearly to discuss varying dental topics. In addition to the many continuing education classes Dr. Nensel attends locally, she has also completed several courses at the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education in Key Biscayne, Florida. The Pankey Institute’s courses of study are recognized by leading dental associations & attract dentists from all over the world who want to provide their patients with top-quality, personalized care.
Dr. Nensel has a special interest in optimizing the airway for both kids and adults. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a Healthy Start provider.
At home, Dr. Nensel enjoys spending time with her family, attending all her kids’ activities, and supporting the Creighton Bluejays and Iowa Hawkeyes!
Dr. Rasmussen
DDS
Dr. Rasmussen is a lifelong Omaha resident. After graduating from Elkhorn South High School, Dr. Rasmussen earned his bachelor’s degree from Creighton University. He graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2022.
Dr. Rasmussen married his wife Allie in 2023 and they love to golf, ski, bowl, and travel together. In the summer, Dr. Rasmussen is a volunteer for golf with Special Olympics and loves it. On the weekends you can find Dr. Rasmussen cheering on the Huskers and the Bluejays!
Dr. Rasmussen has a passion for dentistry and helping his patients. He loves the artistic side of dentistry and enjoys incorporating that into his career. He is excited to be in the Bennington area and to have the opportunity to serve his community and build relationships with patients.
Recently Retired
Dr. Paul Bacino
DDS
Dr. Paul Bacino, a native of Marshalltown, IA, graduated from Creighton Dental School in 1981. He married Janice in 1982, and they have two children, Anthony and Laura, and two grandchildren, Tyler and Mckenzie. Dr. Bacino started his Bennington Dental Practice in June of 1983 and has practiced solely there ever since, growing from a one-chair office to three. He has been very active in the community schools, providing yearly school exams and field trips. His goals have always been family-practice-oriented and community-oriented.
