Meet Our Team
Dr. Etzelmiller was born and raised in Lincoln, growing up the son of an orthodontist and teacher. Arjay has multiple family members who were dentists or hygienists and seeing the love they had for their work steered him to make the same career choice.Arjay has three children, the oldest of whom joined him at Pine Lake Dental as a dentist. He is a graduate of East High School, Texas Christian University, and Nebraska College of Dentistry. When Arjay isn't at work, he can be found tinkering with old cars, hanging around airplanes, gardening, and generally being a busy body.
Dr. Erika Houwman is a Lincoln, NE native who earned her DDS from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. As a third-generation dentist, she knew from a young age she wanted to aid in giving people beautiful smiles! Her favorite part of being a dentist is building trustworthy relationships with her patients and developing treatment plans that are personalized to each patient. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Tyler and their black lab, Mango, traveling, cooking, and cheering on the Huskers!
Lizz is a dedicated professional who balances a thriving career with a fun personal life. A workaholic by nature, Lizz finds immense satisfaction in tackling new challenges and pushing boundaries in their professional endeavors. Outside of work, Lizz is a devoted wife and proud pet parent to two loveable labs. In her free time, Lizz indulges in DIY house projects which reflects on her love for building and creating, both professionally and personally.
Sara is our lead hygienist and has been with us since March of 2021. She graduated in 2016 from the UNMC College of Dentistry. Outside of cleaning teeth, she loves her dogs and doing projects around the house.
Nicole has been a Certified Dental Assistant for over 10 years. She is also cross-trained on the administrative side of the practice. She enjoys working in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. Over the years, she started her own dental assisting school and consulted with offices across the country to analyze and improve their systemization and efficiency. Nicole’s versatility and attention to detail make her a valuable member of our team. In her spare time, Nicole loves to read or travel/adventure with her husband, Tony. Her continued passion for the dental field ensures an expert and empathetic level of care for our patients at Pine Lake Dental.
Hannah is our newest hygienist. She grew up in Hickman, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for three years, then finished her degree at the UNMC College of Dentistry and graduated in May of 2023. She has been working at Pine Lake Dental since June 2023. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and going to concerts.
