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).
Since her doctoral studies,Dr. Schafer has received advanced training in oral surgery, endodontics, Invisalign,anddental 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 Schafer was born and raised in Indiana, alongside her family of seven andGoldenRetriever, Murphy. Growing up, she kept busy with show choir,babysitting, readingHarry Potter, and working at thelocal coffee shop after school.While studying at Ball State University, Dr. Shafer performedwith theBSUSingers andvocalquintet, Cardinal Five. In dental school, shecontinued her love for music alongside her studies and became a founding member of theCappellagroup, Vertical Dimension.
Colorado has quickly stolen Dr. Schafers heart, and she isblessedto call the western slope her new home.She enjoysreading outside, trips on the RZR, paddleboarding,playing board games with friends andfamily,andquietmovie nights at home.Now that shes settled,Dr. Schaferis 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. Schafer 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 carethey havecome to know and expect from Soft Touch Dentistry.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 311 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestjoey truelock
a year ago
The staff are the very nice and helpful .
LeAn Woldruff
a year ago
Very professional and nice
Tony Frasher
a year ago
Friendly and fast! Always get in to my appoinment right on time.
Country Exploring (Darrigo)
a year ago
Great experience! No pain at all. Very kind and professional.
Randle Gardner
a year ago
They did a fabulous job! It was done to my satisfaction! The people were extremely friendly and knowledgeable!
Avis Gustin
a year ago
Great experience, Gina and Dr. Schafer were Incredible
Linda Juan
a year ago
1st time @ Soft Touch. I was pleased with the place. I will recommend. Staff friendly.
Jacob Craig
a year ago
Very friendly staff, dental assistants, dental hygienist, and dentist! I always have a great time visiting with everyone that works there. I enjoy sharing a couple laughs and smiles too!
Jeff Holmes
2 years ago
Very friendly, knowledgeable and I felt very comfortable!
Rachael Gance
2 years ago
Soft Touch was a great Dentistry filled with awesome assistants and dentists. Usually the dentist can be somewhat uncomfortable for me, however this dentistry was welcoming with gentle assistants quick appointments, and knowledgeable staff. Best dentist I've been to yet!
Carrie Zunich
2 years ago
Friendly staff excellent Dentists
Cherie Renee Chenot-Rose
2 years ago
Clean Smooth toothies and enjoyed it!
Brent Mooneyham
2 years ago
They were very informative about my dental future. Gave excellent service.
Patricia Davis
2 years ago
Every one is so nice and helpful I like the new dentist she is very nice
Tanya T
2 years ago
Soft touch dentistry is hands down the most professional, comfortable and compassionate dentist office I have ever been to. Dr. Schafer is absolutely wonderful! She is professional, thorough, kind and compassionate. I have been with 4 hygienists in the past few months. All of them were beyond perfect! Each hygienist was friendly and compassionate. They explained all the processes going on. I truly appreciated that. The young ladies at the scheduling and check in and out are so helpful. They are always friendly and have no difficulty in explaining the breakdown of charges. I am extremely grateful I came here for all my dental needs!
Greg Bousselaire
2 years ago
Everyone is professional and courteous peoples !!! Soft Touch Dentistry even goes out of there way to serve early bird hours.
Dennis Barrientos
2 years ago
I was very pleased with my experience at soft touch dental. Two crowns and one filling was swift and painless. Dr Schafer did an excellent job and her assistant Kim was very helpful.
Charlie Casey
2 years ago
Great experience with super friendly team!
Betty Woodall
2 years ago
We were very happy with our visit. Everyone. Was so nice,very professional. Explained everything thoroughly.
Marshall Pendergrass
2 years ago
Prompt, friendly and painless - thorough and back out quickly!
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