“I want every patient that comes to me to know that I am here first as a friend. I don’t want anyone to feel judged or misled. I want my patients to remember that they always have a choice and that they are in control.”

Dr. Kolkman is proud of his roots which are grounded in Indiana. He was born and raised in Fort Wayne, graduating from Northrop High School. He attended Butler University before moving on to the Indiana University School of Dentistry. From a young age, he knew he wanted to be a dentist because of the close relationship he had with his dentist growing up.

Dr. Kolkman’s parents instilled in him the value of giving back to the community and the less fortunate. In 2013, as an associate dentist, he started Veteran's Dental Day which is an annual day of service for local veterans to receive free dental care at our office. To date, our office has served more than 500 veterans and donated more than $150,000 of dental work. He also volunteers frequently at the Matthew 25 Dental Clinic in Fort Wayne as a dentist and member of the advisory board as well as at the St. Martin's Dental Clinic in Garrett as a dentist. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Kolkman also believes in lifelong learning. He has continued his education after dental school earning Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry as well as Associate Fellowships in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the World Clinical Laser Institute. He is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center for Dental Advancement, the Schuster Center for Dental Business Administration, and the AAID Maxicourse in Dental Implantology.

When not working with or thinking about teeth, Dr. Kolkman and his wife, Mandie, can be found outside enjoying the beauties of nature, traveling, listening to music, attending sporting events and spending time with family and friends.