You can feel at home and comfortable when visiting Flintridge Dental Center because they have your best interest in mind and want to give you quality, personalized care. Dr. Utke, Dr. Ziuchkovski and the staff are kind, friendly folks who will get to know you on a personal level in order to find the care plan that works best with your specific situation.
Flintridge Dental Center has been a cornerstone of the Colorado Springs community for more than 25 years. With that level of experience, you can be sure that Dr. Utke, Dr. Ziuchkovski and the offices well-trained staff are true professionals who will work with you on an individual level to ensure you are happy and feel at home at Flintridge Dental Center.
The team consistently invests in ongoing education to be sure that you will always have the latest and highest quality treatments, materials and procedures, and they make a commitment to staying up-to-date with new developments and technology. At the same time, Dr. Utke, Dr. Ziuchkovski and the staff integrate new technology only after careful research and consideration, because they want to be sure to get it just right for you. That level of professionalism and experience means you can relax and be sure you are in good hands.
Dr. Utke and Dr. Ziuchkovski know many of the outstanding dental specialists of the Pikes Peak Region giving you peace of mind in that any specialized care you need will be coordinated and performed with the same level of care and professionalism.
Dr. Utke has provided the Colorado Springs community with down-to-earth, genuine and personalized care for more than 25 years. With a Midwest upbringing and quality training from Creighton University, he brings a blend of hometown feel with a professional commitment to service and patient care.
On top of that, patients have noted his professionalism and integrity. Dr. Utke has been known to personally follow up with patients with a friendly call, and he has even taken it upon himself in some cases to personally write to insurance companies on behalf of patients to ensure maximum coverage.
And his integrity extends beyond his practice. He participates in a variety of charity activities that give back to the Colorado Springs community and beyond. He is currently serving on the Executive Committee of the Colorado Dental Association as President (from June 2013 through June 2014), and is also a member of other government and organized dentistry task forces, holding positions on the Peer Review Committee, Sunset/Dental Practice Act Committee and Strategic Planning Committees.
Dr. Ziuchkovski grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. Her grandfather was a dentist in rural North Dakota and inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder and went on to receive her dental degree in 2003 at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. Not only did Dr. Ziuchkovski enjoy her time learning the art of dentistry, she also got the opportunity to meet the man she would someday marry. They happened to be in the same class! Dr. Ziuchkovski was then selected for a nationally recognized general practice residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonino.
Dr. Ziuchkovski returned to Colorado and has been practicing in the Pikes Peak Region for the past 12 years. She joined Flintridge Dental Center and has been practicing alongside Dr. Utke since 2013. Dr. Ziuchkovski and Dr. Utke share the same conservative philosophy of patient care and both spend a lot of time educating their patients on the importance of oral health. Her husband, Jim, is a native of Colorado Springs and practices orthodontics here in town. Together they have three precious children, Lilian, Kyan and Joseph along with a golden doodle named Yarra. Many laughably refer to them as the teeth family. They both enjoy the beautiful outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Ziuchkovski is a member of the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association and the Colorado Springs Dental Society. She is also a member of the Colorado Prosthodontic Society and attends numerous continuing education seminars each year. Dr. Ziuchkovski and Dr. Utke have both been named as one of Colorado Springs Top Dentists and have been selected by their peers consecutively for the past 7 years. She is very honored and humbled by this nomination.
Dr. Ziuchkovski is an active member in her church parish. She has a passion for helping others both in and outside of the dental community. One of her most memorable experiences was participating on a mission trip to Piedros Negros, Mexico. Dr. Ziuchkovski had the opportunity to meet some of the bravest and most grateful children and adults there. Helping people feel comfortable at the dentist and creating a trusting relationship between her and her patients is the reason she loves coming to work each day.
Chandra was raised in Salida, Colorado and moved to Colorado Springs, CO right after she married her best friend and love of her life. Being a people person, she enjoys spending time with friends and family during her free time. She has more than 8 years of experience in the dental field in addition to several more years in healthcare. She has a strong knowledge of insurance and financial matters. Helping patients to receive the dental care they deserve is her priority.
Laurie grew up in Northern Minnesota and received her degree in dental hygiene from the University of Minnesota. Her favorite aspects of being a hygienist are helping patients feel welcome in the office and teaching them ways to improve their dental health.
Jeanine grew up in Eastern Kansas. She moved to Colorado Springs in 1991 with her husband and 2 sons. Jeanine graduated from Pikes Peak Community College Dental Assisting program in 1995. She has been working at Flintridge Dental Center since graduating.
Cindy was born and raised in central Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart and after multiple tours in the Army, they settled in Colorado Springs. She is a graduate of the Pikes Peak Community College Dental Assisting Program and has worked for Dr. Utke since 1991.