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Our Philosophy

• Treat everyone as you would your mother, father sister or brother. 
• Recommend the very best dental care and provide alternatives where necessary.
• Maintain fair fees and excellent service.
• By practicing this philosophy, we can reach our goal.
• We want you to feel like "one of the family".

Our LOGO
The rainbow, beautifully visible after a storm, represents an optimistic vision of the future. In the concept of preventive dental care, a person carries this rainbow above her- or himself every day. Our logo is symbolic of this positive mental attitude that allows us to preserve our health through our daily actions.

Procedures
- Comprehensive Family Dental Care
- Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth (Fellow, ICOI) 
- Orthodontic Treatment for Children and Adults
- Removal of Wisdom Teeth and Other Dental Surgeries
- TMJ Treatment for Jaw Dysfunction (Fellow, ICCMO) 
- Referral for Specialty Care
- Geriatric Oral Health Fellow (UMKC)
- Bleaching, Bonding and Cosmetic Makeovers

Treatment Plans
Comprehensive care requires special planning and execution. We will work with you to provide a complete plan for your oral care. 

Patient Protection
By using the latest techniques, our staff ensures your protection by eliminating cross-contamination.

Each instrument is scrubbed, bagged and sterilized. The treatment area is cleaned and disinfected for each and every patient. We also use many disposable items and safety glasses.    

Policies
Dental Fee Plan: We have made financial arrangements with a credit card company that will finance your dental work with approved credit. This allows you to complete your dental work without delay and make relatively small monthly payments. Applications are available.

Gradual Treatment Plan: If required, we can plan completion of your dental work by spreading your appointments over a longer period of time. We will do the most urgent work at the beginning of treatment. You decide the pace of completion.

Related Links
ADA (American Dental Association):  http://www.ada.org/
International Congress of Oral Implantologists:  http://www.icoi.org/
International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics:  http://www.iccmo.org/

Resources
We use an intra-oral camera in each treatment room so individuals may learn about and better understand their particular oral health care needs. 

"Casey" Video Educational System  
These clear, concise and interesting videos help demonstrate and explain to young and young-at-heart patients the various treatments available to them or procedures they may experience.

Our Staff
We have a lively and knowledgeable team. We want you to "feel like one of the family" and our staff excels in making this philosophy a reality. The dedication displayed by these individuals over years of loyal service demonstrates a clear commitment not only to patient care but also an admiration for Dr. Gertken and his abilities as a dentist.

Staff Members:

Insurance and Business Assistant - Karen

Karen:
Karen is a Hutchinson native. She is married to Gregg, who is the sales manager for City Beverage, Inc. They have two daughters, Kelsey, who attends WSU and Katie, who is a student at HCC. She also has a 4-year-old grandson, Keaton. She has been part of the Dental Care Family for 8 years and is Dr. Gertken’s business assistant. Her devotion to teamwork has her helping out wherever you may need her. She can be especially helpful in planning the financial portion of your care.

Reception

Lori:
Lori and her husband, Nathan, are Hutchinson natives and have two young daughters, Tana and Lindsay. Lori has been with the Dental Care Family for eight years, as receptionist, and most recently assisting where needed in the office part-time as her children grow. She looks forward to seeing you at your next appointment!

Mary:
The newest member of our Dental Care Team. For twenty-one years, Mary was the  “voice” of Novus Auto Glass, the business she and her husband Pat owned and operated. She is now our receptionist and is looking forward to meeting all of our patients. Pat works at Sales Data, Inc. They have two children, Erin, a student at Baker University, and Joe, who attends Hutchinson High School.

Assistants
 
Marsha:
Both Marsha and her husband, Dale, were born and raised in our community. Dale is the manager of Exhibits and Restoration at the Kansas Cosmosphere. Marsha and Dale have three children: Terrence, Lonnie and Jesse. Marsha has been the chair-side dental assistant for 28 of the doctor's 32 years in business. She obviously enjoys her career, and we are honored to have her as a member of the Dental Care Family.

Angela:
Angela is a Hutchinson native. She has been a dental assistant for over 8 years. Four of those years were spent with the Dental Care Family. Angela assisted Dr. Gertken part-time while attending Hutchinson Community College. She then moved to Manhattan to attend Kansas State University. While living there she worked as an oral surgery assistant.  Angela enjoyed the Dental Care Family so much, she decided to return to her hometown of Hutchinson and work for Dr. Gertken for years to come.

Nicole:
Nicole has been with the Dental Care Family since 2007. A student at HCC, she is studying pre-dental hygiene. She has enjoyed learning so much about dentistry from Dr. Gertken. His years of experience have been very enlightening. She looks forward to a career as a dental professional.

Dental Hygiene

Vicki, RDH
Vicki is a registered dental hygienist and has been with Dr. Gertken for 7 years. She and her husband, Fred, who works for OneOk Hydrocarbons, have 3 children: Ty is a civil engineer in Las Vegas, Dustin is a junior at K-State, and Nicole is a sophomore at HCC.  Vicki received her dental hygiene degree at Missouri Southern in Joplin, Missouri. Vicki is dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy and beautiful smile.
 
Johanna, RDH
Johanna and her husband, Nathan, are Hutchinson natives and have two young children: Madeline and Elija. Nathan is the band director at Prairie Hills Middle School. Johanna received her RDH from Wichita State University and has been a registered dental hygienist with Dr. Gertken for two years. She has enjoyed being a part of the Dental Care Family. Come say “hi” to Johanna at your next checkup.

Pamela Gertken, B.S., RDH
Pam Gertken received her degree in dental hygiene from the University of Missouri Dental School in Kansas City. She also has completed a fellowship in geriatric dentistry from UMKC and a two-year human resource management program at HCC. Pam has contributed to the Dental Care Family in varied ways over the past 32 years. It has been deeply fulfilling to be part of the Dental Care Family. If anyone knows the dedication Dr. Gertken has for his patients and the care they receive, it is Pam. As a first-hand observer of Dr. Gertken's growth from student to advanced clinician, it has been gratifying to see an individual so dedicated to his patients and motivated to continually challenge himself and learn new and improved skills.

FAQs

What does Registered Dental Hygienist mean? 
When you see the letters RDH after an individual's name it signifies that he or she has completed an in-depth program in oral health maintenance and education. Many dental hygienists have a 4-year Bachelor's of Science degree. Some have a two-year Certificate in Dental Hygiene. All have completed intensive training, must meet academic requirements to be accepted into an accredited dental hygiene school, and be licensed by the Dental Board of each state. To maintain his or her licenses, an RDH must take continued education, usually from 30 to 35 hours every two years, depending upon the state he or she is licensed in.