OUR TEAM

Grand Island Dental Center

Meet DR. Mindy Rief

Mindy Rief, D.D.S. was born and raised in Lexington, NE. She completed her undergraduate education at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln and her graduate education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 2007.

Dr. Rief joined Grand Island Dental in June of 2007. She is a member of the American Dental Association, a delegate for the Nebraska Dental Association and is co-president of the Hall County Dental Association.

Meet DR. shay mcgowan

I was born and raised in Grand Island, graduating from GISH along with high school sweetheart Jacey. I attended dental school at UNMC and graduated in 1994.

We moved back home where I have been practicing for my entire career. My wife and I have raised 3 kids and now have 4 grandkids. In my spare time I like to go in the great outdoors hunting.

Meet DR. DANI MYERS

Dani Myers, DDS was born and raised in Giltner, NE. She completed her undergraduate degree at Wayne State College before continuing on to University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. She graduated with her doctorate of dental surgery degree in 2022.

Dr. Myers joined Grand Island Dental in August of 2025. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the Nebraska Dental Association.

Dr. Myers and her husband, Grant, welcomed their son in May of 2025. In her free time, she loves to spend time with them and their two dogs, going on walks or playing a round of golf.