About Your Dentist

“Serving the community, one smile at a time!” 

Background and Education

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. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1976.

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). 

Personal Life

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.
 

"Smile like you mean it.” – The Killers

Education & Continuing Education

Proud third-generation graduate Doctor of Dental SurgeryIndiana University School of Dentistry                           – Indianapolis, Indiana

Ball State University – Muncie, IndianaBachelor of Science in Biology

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.

Life & Hobbies

Dr. Chelsea Brennecke was born and raised in Indiana, alongside her family of seven and 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.

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.