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Joe C. Stucky, DDS
Dr. Joe Stucky grew up in the wheat country of Reno County, Kansas, the second of 4 children, and the son of a farmer/dentist and a homemaker. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Stucky enjoys many outdoor activities available in rural western Colorado, and particularly loves spending time with his family, listening to great music, and reading great poetry.
Experience
Following stints as a traveler/wanderer, factory worker, bus driver, window washer, and handyman, among others, Dr. Stucky received his nursing degree from Hesston College in 1983. He then moved to Missoula, Montana, and worked as an RN and met his bride, Tamara during the night shift at St. Patrick Hospital.
In 1987, the newlyweds moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where Dr. Stucky attended the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry and graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1991. During those years in Lincoln, the couple had their first two children, Ian and Erik.
Following his graduation, the young family moved to northern Idaho, where Dr. Stucky was commissioned as an officer in the United States Public Health Service, serving the Nez Perce Indian community as their tribal dentist. During that time, the family added its final two members, Emily and Eben.
In 1995, Dr. Stucky separated from the commissioned corps, and the family moved to Montrose, Colorado, where he established his current private practice of Joe C. Stucky, DDS (d.b.a. Soft Touch Dental Care).
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
University of Nebraska College of Dentistry - Lincoln, Nebraska
1991
Nursing Degree
Hesston College - Hesston, Kansas
1983
Fairfield High School - Fairfield, Illinois
1976
Meet the doctor
Chelsea L. Brennecke, DDS
Dr. Brennecke is proud to join Dr. Stucky and his fantastic team. She looks forward to serving the people of her community by providing the same high-quality dental care they have come to know and expect from Soft Touch Dentistry.
Experience
Since her doctoral studies, Dr. Brennecke has received advanced training in oral surgery, endodontics, Invisalign, and dental implants through continuing education courses and working alongside her incredible mentors. A firm believer in lifelong learning, she is always seizing opportunities to advance her clinical skills and better serve her patients.
Dr. Chelsea Brennecke was born and raised in Indiana, alongside her family of seven and her Golden Retriever, Murphy. Growing up, she kept busy with show choir, babysitting, reading Harry Potter, and working at the local coffee shop after school. While studying at Ball State University, Dr. Shafer performed with the BSU Singers and vocal quintet, Cardinal Five. In dental school, she continued her love for music alongside her studies and became a founding member of the Cappella group, Vertical Dimension.
Colorado has quickly stolen Dr. Brennecke’s heart, and she is blessed to call the western slope her new home. She enjoys reading outside, trips on the RZR, paddleboarding, playing board games with friends and family, and quiet movie nights at home. Now that she’s settled, Dr. Brennecke is eager to get back into horseback riding and learn the drums. She and her husband, Cole, live in Montrose with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Riggins.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Indiana University School of Dentistry – Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Ball State University – Muncie, Indiana