Meet Our Team

Dr. Brett Carranza (Dr. Brett) is a Kearney, Nebraska native. He attended Northeast Elementary School, Horizon and Sunrise Middle Schools and Kearney High School (Go Bearcats!). Dr. Brett grew up right down the street from the Kearney Pediatric Dentistry dental office and is thankful to have served the Kearney community for over a decade.

Dr. Brett is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who received his dental degree from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. Dr. Brett then completed a residency at the Oklahoma University (OU) Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Following his residency at the OU Children’s Hospital, Dr. Brett completed an additional two years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Brett’s postdoctoral training focused on the growth and development of infants, children, teens and patients with special health care needs.

Dr. Brett is a member of the Nebraska Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Nebraska Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the Hispanic Dental Association. Dr. Brett is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Brett currently serves as a University of Nebraska College of Dentistry adjunct faculty member. Dr. Brett serves on the Nebraska Dental Association board of trustees, is a board member for the Kearney Area Children’s Museum and is a member of the Health Service Advisory Committee.

Dr. Brett was honored to have served as an officer in the Army National Guard for eight years following dental school graduation. He is grateful to all the men and women who have served and those who currently serve in the military.

Dr. Eric Carranza (Dr. Eric) is your trusted Board Certified Pediatric Dentist in Kearney, NE. A Kearney native, Dr. Eric attended Northeast and Meadowlark Elementary schools. Growing up right down the street from the Kearney Pediatric Dentistry dental office, he is thankful to have served the Kearney community for over 7 years.

A proud graduate of Kearney Catholic High School, Dr. Eric continued his academic journey at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Biology (Go Huskers!). His passion for dentistry led him to the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry, where he obtained his dental degree.

Dedicated to providing specialized care for children, Dr. Eric pursued an additional two years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. His postdoctoral training focused on the growth and development of infants, children, teens, and patients with special health care needs in Kearney, NE.

Dr. Eric’s commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by his status as a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, recognized by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. As a proud member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Eric brings unparalleled expertise to Kearney, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality dental care.

Now, Dr. Eric, alongside his wife Cara and their children, Reese and Graham, is thrilled to serve his hometown of Kearney, NE. With a deep understanding of local needs and a passion for pediatric dentistry, Dr. Eric Carranza is here to ensure the patients of Kearney experience positive dental experiences and stay cavity-free!