Meet the Staff
The Doctors
Dr. John M. Ukich
Dr. John M. Ukich was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and attended Gonzaga University. He completed his dental school education at Marquette University in 1971, only to continue with a 2 year post graduate residency in Pediatric Dentistry. He then spent 5 years in the U. S. Army, with assignments in Southern Germany and Kansas where he also served as a Pediatric Dentistry teaching mentor for a General Dentistry Residency Program.
He came to Coeur d' Alene in 1978 and has been practicing in the same location to this date. He achieved board certification in his specialty in 1985 by successfully completing the four part American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certifying examination. He is currently on the hospital staff at Kootenai Medical Center. Dr. Ukich has served in dental missionary trips to San Salvador and Russia. He has coached little league baseball in the community for over 12 years. He has also served in numerous service organizations. He has been married for 38 years, raising 4 children, and has 6 grandchildren.
Credentials:
Doctorate of Dental Surgery
2-year Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Member:
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Society of Dentistry for Children
American Dental Association
Idaho State Dental Association
Idaho Panhandle Dental Society
Who's Who of American Dentists
Cleft Palate Review Board of North Idaho
Dr. John R. Ukich
Dr. John R. Ukich was brought up right here in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Dr. John went to Wheaton College for his undergraduate degree, majoring in Chemistry and minoring in Biblical Studies. He completed his dental school education at Marquette University School of Dentistry where he graduated with honors in the treatment of children with special needs.
Dr. John then spent two years in a Pediatric Residency at the Children’s Hospital of WI, and upon completion moved back to Coeur d’Alene and joined his father and team at the Pediatric Dental Center. Dr. John stays very active in organized dentistry, serving as President in 2006 of the Idaho Panhandle Dental Society, President of the Idaho Academy of Pediatric Dentistry from 2008 – 2011 and President of the Inland Empire Pediatric Dental Study Club from 2006 – 2008.
Dr. John has been married for over 10 years and has twin boys that are 5 years old. He enjoys spending time with his family here in the Pacific Northwest and is actively involved in bike racing, triathlons [including Ironman 2005] and snow skiing.
Credentials:
DDS
2yr Residency in Pediatric Dentistry
Diplomat of ABPD
Member:
ADA
AAPD
ISDA
IPDS
WSPD
Spokane Dental Society
Cleft Palate Review Board
Head Start Advisory Board
