Meet the Staff

Dr. Richard Rutecki, DDS, FICOI

Dr. Rutecki graduated UIC Dental School in Chicago, IL in 2001. He has been in dentistry since 1989 in the US Air Force first as a dental assistant and then as a dentist after graduation. After getting out of the active duty Air Force he worked in Florence, SC for a brief period before opening his office in Goose Creek, SC in April 2007. Dr. Rutecki has a real passion for helping people regain their confidence and happiness by rebuilding smiles. Malena coordinates much of the marketing and business supplies, serves as part-time office manager, and is our medical assistant as well. Dr. Rutecki, wife Malena, daughter and 2 toy dogs (Yankee and Rebel) live in the Summerville area. Dr. Rutecki and his family attend the Ridgeville Church of God (ridgevillecog.org).

Dr. Rutecki also assists with OCO Biomedical Implant Company and Ascend Dental Academy as a Regional Mentor and part-time instructor with implant placement and restoration training.

Affiliations:

CDS- Christian Dental Society (life member)

AGD- Academy of General Dentistry

AAFE- American Academy of Facial Esthetics

AACD- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

ADA- American Dental Association

SCDA- South Carolina Dental Association

ICOI- International Congress of Oral Implantologists

ALD- Academy of Laser Dentistry

As well as many local school sports sponsorships