Get to know
Dr. Craig P. Vacek
Background
Dr. Craig Vacek brings over two decades of experience to VFD Innovative Dental, blending personalized care with cutting-edge technology to deliver dentistry at its highest level. A graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, Dr. Vacek also holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska. What began as a small practice has grown into one of Lincoln’s most advanced and trusted dental destinations—thanks to Dr. Vacek’s vision for comprehensive, patient-first care under one roof. He is known for treating complex, full-transformation cases with empathy, skill, and a commitment to doing what’s right for each patient—whether that involves restoring natural teeth or placing implants with guided precision.
Education
Dr. Vacek is deeply involved in dental education, both as a faculty member at UNMC College of Dentistry and a mentor to dentists nationwide. He is a visiting faculty for CDOCS, holds fellowship status with the International Dental Implant Association (IDIA), and regularly provides in-office training on CEREC technology, cone beam imaging, and guided implant surgery. His goal is to help other dentists with their vision for an extraordinary practice AND extraordinary life.
Personal Interests
Whether he’s helping a patient reclaim their smile or coaching a colleague through a complex case, Dr. Vacek’s passion lies in seeing others thrive. Outside the office, he and his wife, Kim, have seven (mostly) incredible kids, including a son in dental school! These days, Dr. V finds himself as the “old dad” while coaching youth sports, committed to being a lifelong learner, figuring things out as he goes, studying Spanish (currently at a kindergarten level, with much higher aspirations), and soaking up lake days across Nebraska or serving on dental mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
See Dr. Vacek in action
Giving back with gratitude
Dr. Vacek and the team at VFD Innovative Dental proudly partner with Bright Island Outreach to provide free dental care in the Dominican Republic. These mission trips are deeply rooted in the practice’s values—extending compassionate, high-quality care beyond borders and building community around service. Patients who choose VFD are supporting a team that stands for something bigger, and fellow dentists who want to give back are welcome to join Dr. Vacek on future outreach trips.
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