1-308-224-2292 drlongo@longobraces.com
111 W 31st ST, Kearney, NE, 68847

About Us

Dr. Peter C. Longo
DDS, MS, Certificate in Orthodontics

Dr. Longo grew up in Kearney, Nebraska and remained in Kearney to attend the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Dr. Longo graduated from UNK in 2008 and moved to Lincoln, Nebraska for dental school. Dr. Longo completed his orthodontic residency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Following achievement of his masters and certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Longo returned to his hometown to establish his practice.

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Our promise
to you

We are committed to providing you with a beautiful smile and healthy bite. However, we are also committed to providing you with a warm, fun, exciting experience. We are powered through your energy and your smiles, and we are not satisfied until everyone goes home happy. We base all of our decisions on evidence-based research, and we truly listen to you to provide the best result possible.








Our mission

We are a small, personal orthodontics practice.

Our mission is to provide a dedicated passion to patient satisfaction, quality orthodontic care at a reasonable cost, evidence based treatment plans, a clean and warm practice, and a positive, energetic, friendly and professional orthodontic staff.







Our Team

Diane Longo

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Bridget Mahalek

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Sarah Yeagley

Where I Grew Up: North Platte, NE Nickname: yeagel bagel, Amazon Woman Random Fact: Received my degree in Exercise Science in hopes to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. However, I met my husband and changed my direction but still wanted to do patient care. So later decided to become a Dental Assistant. I have really enjoyed my time. Hobbies: Playing the piano, doing out door activities with my husband (Andrew) and daughter (Sheridan) and crossfit. AND being on my phone at work (just kidding don't put that!) Favorite Movie : I really like the Marvel movies. Favorite thing about working at LO: I like that fact that we are all easy going and like to have fun. What in this world makes me the happiest: Having a family of my own.

Taylor Bevard

I grew up in Paxton Nebraska. My nickname from my family is tatorbug. Random fact about me is but not so random, I LOVE CATS!!! I enjoy Geocaching, reading, and outdoor activities. My favorite movie is is between Avatar or Titanic, I mean they were both created by the same guy so I had to like them both! My favorite thing about working at LO is the great atmosphere that is at this practice. I enjoy seeing the wide age range of our patients and working with families to help each and every kid happy and have a smile they can't wait to show off. What makes me happiest in the world is family.

Shawn Koch

Where you grew up: Kearney Nickname: Shawny, mommy Random fact: My favorite season is fall because I love going to pumpkin patches and watching Husker football. Hobbies: Shopping, spending time with my family having a movie night or doing fun family activities, Favorite Movie: Christmas Vacation, we watch it every Christmas. Favorite thing about working at LO: The relationships that I have formed with not only the people that I work with but also the patients and their families. What in this world makes you HAPPIEST?: My husband and my 3 kids.