Hite Family Dentistry Smile Gallery
Explore Real Smile Transformations Created with Thoughtful, Personalized Care
This gallery features smile transformations completed by Dr. Ben Hite, including natural-looking porcelain crowns and a full-mouth restoration with immediate implants and same-day fixed implant dentures. You can see how personalized planning, comfort-focused care, and restorative expertise may support a refreshed appearance, stronger chewing, and renewed confidence.
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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.
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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.
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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
2 weeks 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
Come Visit Us
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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Smiles That Build Confidence
The Smiles Ahead Show How Thoughtful Planning Can Help Restore Comfort, Function, and Confidence
- Natural-looking confidence in photos
- More ease while eating
- Stable support for daily life
