Stutsman Dentistry and their staff work closely together as a team. With a combined total of more than 30 years of experience, they have the specialized training necessary to prevent, diagnose, and treat your dental conditions. They stay current on the latest advances in research and treatment so you know you’ll get the most advanced care available anywhere.

• Dr. Gene A. Stutsman
  
• Dr. Chad G. Stutsman
  
• Dr. Danielle M. Stutsman
  
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Dr. Gene A. Stutsman D.D.S. F.A.G.D.

Dr. Gene Stutsman has been serving the dental needs of patients in Goshen and the surrounding area since 1974. He graduated from Goshen High School in 1966, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Science in 1970 from Goshen College, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1974 from Indiana University School of Dentistry. Dr. Gene is committed to ongoing continuing dental education. He has completed more than 1800 hours in advanced dental courses since graduation to keep current on the most advanced dental services and improve his skills as well as the skills of his very competent dental team.

By 1981, Dr. Gene had completed over 600 special curriculum hours of continuing education and passed an extensive exam toward his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. In 1982 he was granted the distinguished honor of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Gene and his team's more recent studies have been in the area of modern cosmetic dentistry, improved use of high-tech equipment, and micro dentistry. These are the newest and more complex areas of change and improvement in the comprehensive delivery of dental care in the 21st Century. In 2000 and 2002 he completed 3 day courses in anterior and posterior esthetics at the Nash Institute in Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Gene was one of 300 dentists invited to attend the founding meeting of the World Congress of Microdentistry. This honor was bestowed on Dr. Stutsman because of his studies and work in the area of micro dentistry. Dr. Gene became a founding and life member of the World Congress of Microdentistry. In 2002 he passed the necessary testing and presented a clinical case on air abrasion to become a Fellow of the World Congress of Microdentistry.

In 2003 Dr. Gene and his clinical staff completed a hands-on program in esthetic make-overs and reconstruction. This was directed by some of the top esthetic dentists in the country through the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum Educational Program. As a graduate of the PAC Live program, Dr. Gene and his staff are able to provide improved aesthetics in smile design and restoration for interested patients. Aesthetic make-overs have become more prevalent with the awareness provided through ABC's Extreme Make Over. Dr. Bill Dorfman of Extreme Make Over was one of the founders of PAC Live.

Dr. Gene's affiliation with professional organizations include:

• American Dental Association
• Indiana Dental Association
• North Central Dental Society
• Elkhart County Dental Society
• Chicago Dental Association
• American Academy of General Dentistry
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• World Congress of Microdentistry
• Crown Council of Dentists
• American Equilibration Society
• Goshen Chamber of Commerce
• Goshen Rotary

Dr. Gene and his wife, Ann, reside on the Stutsman family farm and have three children. Their youngest, Kimberly, was a leap-year baby in 1984. She is studying to be a dental hygienist. Jeremy and his wife, Maija, are graduates of Butler University and live in Goshen. Jeremy keeps busy remodeling downtown storefronts and second floor apartments; and Maija runs an Maple City Antique Mall from one of their restored store sites in Goshen. Chad and his wife, Danielle, are both graduates of Butler University and IU School of Dentistry. Dr. Chad and Dr. Danielle have joined Goshen Cosmetic and Advanced Family Dentisty. Dr. Stutsman and his wife are members of First United Methodist Church of Goshen where he shares his musical talent as a member of the choir and men's quartet.

Dr. Stutsman enjoys piloting all types of aircraft. He is rated in single-engine aircraft as well as hot-air balloons. He has a commercial hot-air balloon license and gives rides in his 6- passenger balloon as well as training for balloon pilots. Jeremy and Chad both have their balloon pilots license and the Stutsman women help with crew and chase responsibilities.