Contact Hite Family Dentistry
Talk to a Real Person About Your Next Visit
Call us and someone on our team will answer your questions, check your insurance, or find you an appointment time. We see patients of every age, and nobody here lectures anyone about how long it has been. When the schedule allows, we book family members on the same day so you are not making two trips.
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- (618) 656-9245
Monday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 7 AM - 3 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 3 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 1 PM
Saturday & Sundays: Closed
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Meet Our Doctors
Experienced Dentists Who Genuinely Love What They Do
At Hite Family Dentistry, we pair serious clinical skill with a warm, easygoing atmosphere. Our doctors focus on comfortable, patient-first care, with special attention to anyone who feels anxious about visiting the dentist.
DMD
Dr. Hite brings a hands-on, detail-focused approach shaped by his early years in dental lab work. With advanced training in implants, endodontics, and soft-tissue laser dentistry, he loves using technology like same-day crowns and 3D printing to help you eat comfortably and smile with confidence. He’s a perfectionist with a good sense of humor.
Practicing since 2005, Dr. Kniffin has a special heart for patients who’ve avoided the dentist for years. She takes real pride in helping anxious patients complete treatment comfortably, often using sedation to ease the process. Inspired by her mother’s long medical career, she’s driven daily by the difference she can make in your life.

A 2024 graduate of SIU School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Blickhan brings a well-rounded background in biological sciences to her care. Her greatest passion is helping patients move past dental anxiety, turning nervous first visits into genuine confidence. A natural problem-solver, she pays close attention to the details that make your experience better.
Ready to Meet Your Dentist?
Our team takes the time to listen, plan carefully, and treat you like family from day one.
Our Patients Say It Best
Real Smiles From People We Treat Like Family
You’ll find that our patients describe more than great dental work; they talk about feeling heard, welcomed, and cared for like family. Their words reflect the comfortable, judgment-free experience we work to create at every single visit.
Dr. Hite and staff are excellent. Thoughtful, competent and welcoming. I cant recommend them enough.
Lisa Schwarz
1 week ago
This is the best place for dentistry I’ve ever been to top-notch very professional clean, always courteous and very nice. People would highly recommend anybody.
Michael Baggett
1 week ago
I highly recommend Hite Family Dentistry. They have a great staff and they have helped reduce my anxiety about going to the dentist. Michelle does a great job and has educated me on different ways I can take care of my teeth and gums that are specific to the concerns I have.
Riley Chitwood
2 weeks ago
Best in class dentistry! Latest technology, friendly knowledgeable staff who are on top of every aspect of your care throughout your visit and beyond. Highly recommended!!
Tony Kemper
2 weeks ago
Being very apprehensive about dental work, I was given conscience sedation and all went well
Irv Scha
2 weeks ago
We love Hite Family Dentistry! All the staff is very kind and professional and the office itself is lovely. We love our dentist, Dr. Kniffin!
Shelley Young
3 weeks ago
Your Smile Could Be the Next Story We Share
Confidence for Your Next Chapter
Your Dental Family Is Ready to Make the Next Step Feel Easier
- Support for every age
- Answers that fit your needs
- Personal care that feels welcoming
