Dr. Laura Kukelhan Receives November Honor
The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors surprised Dr. Laura Kukelhan and her employees as the November Member of the Month. Dr. Kukelhan’s office is located at 1133 North Main Street in Bluffton.
Dr. Kukelhan graduated from dental school in 2005 and then worked for Dr. Kerry Schamerloh for two years. “When I was in my third year of dental school, they had an event bringing in dentists looking for future associates,” explained Kukelhan. “Dr. Schamerloh was at that meeting and I stood up and said I was from Decatur and was hoping to find a position somewhere near home. Everything fell into place from there.”
In July 2007, Dr. Kukelhan decided to purchase the practice from Dr. Schamerloh. Dr. Kukelhan said her goal was to stay local and it was a great opportunity that presented itself to keep the office in Wells County and continue to grow.
“I have a wonderful staff who are great to the patients and our patients know and feel that heartfelt care. Our office has maintained the standard Kerry set in the practice to run on time with patients and we have worked very hard to maintain that expectation,” said Kukelhan. “People really appreciate that you respect their time as well.”
“I appreciate the staff and their hard work in all they do,” said Kukelhan. “We truly care about our patients, and we put them first. We care not only about their oral health and the patient in general, but we are here to maintain their health in whatever nature we can.”
Supporting the community and giving back is the primary way Dr. Kukelhan promotes the business. “I do not do a lot of online marketing because through word-of-mouth and client referrals, we have continued to grow. What I consider my marketing is giving back to local fundraisers and organizations. We are huge supporters of the Adams and Wells Boys and Girls Clubs, I have volunteered my time for 10 years at the Health Fair at Lancaster Elementary School doing oral health screenings for participants, we have donated toothbrushes to the Ronald McDonald House and to veterans, and have supported many others in the community.”
Dr. Kukelhan offers services such as dental cleanings, dentures, bridges, fillings, extractions, crowns, and partials. Hours are Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm.
Pictured in the photo left to right:
Alyssa Sponseller, Archbold & Lewis, Chamber Ambassador
Erin Daugherty, State Farm, Chamber Ambassador
Cyndee Fiechter, North Eastern Group Realty, Chamber Ambassador
Heather Clark, Dr. Kukelhan
Kim Sprinkle, Dr. Kukelhan
Beth Stoller, Dr. Kukelhan
Heather Morgan, National Oil & Gas, Chamber Ambassador
Dr. Laura Kulkehan
Kylee Smith, Dr. Kukelhan
Doug Fear, Edward Jones, Chamber Ambassador
Laura McAfee, Dr. Kukelhan
Karen Mowery, Dr. Kukelhan
Jane Lehman,, Dr. Kukelhan
Erica Lehman, Coldwell Banker-Holloway, Chamber Ambassador
Alisha Leas, Dr. Kukelhan
Jessica Beste, American Mortgage, Chamber Ambassador
Erin Prible, Wells County Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
Not pictured: Brooke Ealing