About Hite Family Dentistry

A Family-centered Look at How We Care for Your Smile

We are a privately owned, judgment-free practice built on relationships, comfort, and clear communication. You can expect care for all ages, advanced options like same-day crowns and dental implants, and a team that takes time to listen, explain, and help you feel at ease. We meet you where you are, every step of the way.

Welcome to Hite Family Dentistry in Edwardsville, IL, where exceptional dental care meets a genuinely fun and welcoming environment. Founded by Dr. Benjamin Hite in 2017, we are a privately owned, relationship-based practice that treats patients of every age. From routine checkups and cleanings to dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and sedation options, we bring your family comprehensive care under one roof. Our advanced technology, including CEREC same-day crowns, in-house 3-D printing, and digital imaging, lets our team handle most restorations right here, so you spend less time waiting and more time smiling.

What sets us apart is how you feel the moment you walk in. Has it been a while since your last visit? You will find no judgment here, only a compassionate team ready to meet you where you are. We offer nitrous oxide, oral, and IV sedation for anxious patients, plus comfort touches like pillows, blankets, TVs, and music in every treatment room. With a multi-doctor team, flexible scheduling, and Monday evening hours, we make it easy to get the care you need. At Hite Family Dentistry, we don’t just want to be a dentist, we want to be your dentist.

Why families choose us

Care That Feels Personal, Calm, and Real

We want you to feel like family from the moment you walk in. Every part of our approach is built to make dental care easier, kinder, and more comfortable for you and your family.
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We provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, so your whole family can get preventive, restorative, and advanced treatment in one familiar place.
We meet you where you are, without lectures or shame, so you can move forward with confidence even if it has been a while since your last appointment.
With CEREC same-day crowns, we can complete many restorations in one visit, helping you protect your schedule and leave with a finished result sooner.
Our dental implant and All-on-X options can rebuild missing teeth with advanced planning, giving you a stable foundation for a stronger, more confident smile.
From sedation dentistry to pillows, blankets, TVs, music, and Duke our office therapy dog, we create a calmer visit for anxious patients and busy families.
Monday evening hours and same-day family appointments help make care fit your life, so you do not have to rearrange everything for a dental visit.

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Before and After Results

Natural Results That Build Confidence

From small refinements to full-mouth restoration, these results show what careful planning and years of hands-on work can do. The smiles look balanced and natural, and the patients behind them left with stronger chewing, easier meals, and real confidence in how they look.
Before and after: man’s missing and broken teeth restored with a full smile
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Before and after smile makeover of an older man with a white beard
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Before and after: woman’s crowded, stained teeth replaced with a bright, even smile
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Your Transformation Starts Here

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Advanced Technology

Precision and Comfort Through Modern Dentistry

Comfortable, accurate treatment starts with the right technology. Using CEREC same-day crowns, 3-D cone beam imaging, and digital impressions, we diagnose concerns early and craft precise restorations in-house, often in a single visit. This means fewer appointments, no messy molds, and results that fit beautifully the first time. At Hite Family Dentistry, we pair this innovation with the personal, judgment-free care our Edwardsville patients count on.

Same Day

Emergency Appointments

98%

Satisfaction Rate

40+

Years Combined Experience

500+

Implants Placed

3

Sedation Options

4.8

Average Rating

Financing Options

Flexible Dental Financing That Fits Your Life

At Hite Family Dentistry, we offer flexible financing and in-house payment plans that make quality care easier to afford. You focus on your smile, and we’ll help take the stress out of paying for it.
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Bite-sized payments, big smiles! Cherry Payment Plans offer easy-to-use financing options to make your dental care more accessible.

No credit score impact until you select a plan.

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Streamline your dental care investment with Proceed Finance. Their flexible plans make achieving your smile goals easy and affordable.

No credit score impact until you select a plan.

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Designed for everyday dental costs, with a quick check you can complete right at our front desk

No credit score impact until you select a plan.

CareCredit
CareCredit, a trusted healthcare financing option, offers convenient payment plans to fit your budget. Invest in your oral health with confidence.

No credit score impact until you select a plan.

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Another route for spreading a larger treatment plan across fixed monthly payments over a longer term.

No credit score impact until you select a plan.

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Smile Advantage Plan

Preventive Care Without the Premiums

Dental insurance is not the only way to stay on top of your teeth. Our Smile Advantage Plan covers your preventive care for one annual fee and takes 20% off everything else at our Edwardsville, IL, office. Pick the plan that matches your mouth rather than the one an insurance company assigned you.

Child Plan

For patients age 13 and younger

$

339

/year

Adult Plan

For healthy smiles needing regular care

$

389

/year

Gum Health Plan

For patients managing gum disease

$

689

/year

Cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments are provided as determined by your dentist. If periodontal infection is present, the Gum Health Plan may be required at an additional charge. The Smile Advantage Plan is a savings plan, not dental insurance. It cannot be combined with any other insurance and is valid only at our Edwardsville office; care from other providers and specialists is not included. Plan fees are subject to change. For complete details, see the Plan Agreement.

Become a Smile Advantage Member Today

One annual fee, no waiting period, and no claim forms. Your first cleaning can happen at your first visit.

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.
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.
Great dental practice, gets better every year. They offer so many procedures and the work is top notch. The hygienists are very detailed and good at what they do.

Nancy Davis

2 weeks ago
Michelle is very educational every time I go get my teeth cleaned. I am greatful.

Mona Beckman

2 weeks ago
On my 1st new patient visit my dental hygienist Nena was excellent! On my follow up visit Dr Kniffin and her dental assistant did a fantastic job on two crowns and a root canal!

Todd Wise

3 weeks ago
I will be back to post another review. I can’t just do one. I’ve had to get my surgery done in two parts. Only because right after we were finished with the top, my blood pressure spiked and wouldn’t come down. (Pain- very very low tolerance) I went to my doctor to get checked for clearance to continue because Dr. Ben Hite is all about patient safety. He was not comfortable continuing with my blood pressure so high and I’m grateful that he put my safety first. Now, the procedure itself was not bad. They keep me comfortable, they all keep checking in, during the procedure I didn’t feel anything, only once I felt a slight pain and he immediately got that under control to proceed. I was nervous at first of course because I’ve always had a fear of dentists, but being here with the entire team, I didn’t feel like just another customer. If you are afraid of getting your smile back, Hite Family Dentistry will make those worries go away. I 100% recommend them.

Kelly Alleyne

3 weeks ago
Had my visit today , very clean and a wonderful staff, Dr Hite was amazing and upfront.

Ann wells

3 weeks ago
Very friendly and knowledgable staff, especially Michelle, dental hygienist extraordinaire!

Stephen Wright

3 weeks ago

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Your Neighborhood Dental Home in Edwardsville

We’re conveniently located on Lewis Road in the heart of Edwardsville, just off Route 157 and easy to reach from home, work, or school. Whether you’re near SIUE, downtown, or the surrounding neighborhoods, you’ll find friendly, personalized care close by.

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