Powder River Dental Associates

Patrick J. Love, DDS

Dr. Love was born in Colorado and raised in the states of Colorado and Montana. The child of educators, Dr. Love has a high regard for education and has made a personal commitment to continuing education in the field of dentistry. In his pursuit of personal and professional excellence Dr. Love has completed courses presented by such dental leaders as: Gordon Christianson, DDS; The Panke Institute, Dr. Michael Schuster and the Center for Professional Development; Pride Institute, Rapport Leadership International and Mercer Transitions Group.

Dr. Love received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Pre-Med from Montana State University in 1970. He then went on to obtain his Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 1974 from the University of Nebraska Dental School, Lincoln, Nebraska. Upon graduating from dental school, Dr. Love, served four years in the United States Navy.

Throughout his career, Dr. Love has been committed to providing quality dental care to his patients and to giving back to the community of Gillette, WY; where he and his wife, Sandi, raised their three children. Dr. Love is the past President of the Campbell County Board of Health, has served as the Lieutenant Governor and President of Gillette Kiwanis Club, of which he has been a member for over 27 years. Currently Dr. Love is the President of the Mayors Art Council for Gillette.

Dr. Love enjoys hunting, fishing, running and spending time with his four wonderful grandchildren. He is also an accomplished sculptor and painter.

Robert W. Barelman, DDS

Dr. Barelman was born in Nebraska and raised in the state of Montana. His inspiration to become a dentist came in the form of a "skiing buddy" who just happened to be a dentist. After many conversations on the slopes Dr. Barelman made the decision to enter dental school.

Dr. Barelman received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Chemistry from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in 1973. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Creighton School of Dentistry, Omaha, NE in 1978. Immediately upon graduation Dr. Barelman signed on with the Institute for Latin American Concern, providing dentistry for the poverty stricken people of the Dominican Republic. After his return to the United States Dr. Barelman practiced with the US Public Health Service in Texas before going into private practice in 1983.

Dr. Barelman has trained with cutting edge doctors in the field of dentistry. They include Gordon Christianson, DDS; Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education (F.A.C.E.), Michael Schuster, DDS and the Center for Professional Development, Rapport Leadership International, Align Technology for Invisalign Orthodontics and Mercer Transitions Group.

Since joining Powder River Dental Associates, Dr.Barelman has provided our patients with outstanding dental care, and become an active member of the community. He served three years on the United Way Board, is the past President of the Gillette Rotary and currently serves on the Campbell County Board of Health.

Dr. Barelman and his wife, Peggy, have six children between them and eight beautiful grandchildren. In his time off he and Peggy enjoy scuba diving, motorcycles and spending time in the Black Hills.

Chad Schell, DDS

Dr. Chad Schell was raised in Wyoming and always knew this is where he wanted to stay.

He and his wife Lindsey grew up on the west side of the Big Horn Mountains in Basin, WY. They moved their family to Gillette in June of 2010. Dr. Schell and Lindsey have two daughters, Morgan and Malin.

In his spare time Dr. Schell enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Dr. Schell received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Wyoming in 2006 (Go Pokes!).

He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry in 2010 with honors. Upon graduation, Dr. Schell was invited to join the team at Powder River Dental.

We are thrilled to bring this Wyoming native back home to contribute his time and talent to serving the patients at Powder River Dental. Dr. Schell and his family are enjoying all our community has to offer and he looks forward to making a positive impact on his patients by delivering excellent dental care in a caring and professional manner.