Dr. Peter Smidt graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in biology and chemistry before earning his doctorate of dental surgery from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. He completed rotations at the Peoria County Health Department, the Lawndale Christian Center in Chicago, as well as a dental mission trip to Jamaica.
Dr. Smidt has a daughter, Cambria, and a son, Lofton. In his free time, Dr. Smidt enjoys dental mission trips, playing and coaching athletics, hunting, playing the piano, and passionately following the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dr. Katie attended Millikin University for her Bachelors degree in Biology. She enjoyed singing in the choir at Millikin. After her Bachelors degree, she completed her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at SIUE Dental School. In her free time, Katie enjoys running, playing the piano, and spending time with family. Dr. Katie and her husband Bret enjoy walking their dog, hiking, and fishing.
As a Peoria-area native, Dr. Jim Horst is happy to be providing his community with exceptional dental care. Dr. Jim completed his pre-dental course work at Illinois Central College and the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana before earning his doctorate of dental surgery degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Jim enjoys all aspects of general dentistry including root canal therapy, extractions and crowns/bridges.
Dr. Jim and his wife, Michelle (who is also a practicing dentist)have a son, Joshua and daughter, Nora. In his free time he enjoys visiting with his very big family (including 15 nieces and nephews most of whom reside in the Peoria area), cooking, trail running, wood working, watching old movies, and following the 2016 World Champion Chicago Cubs.
What sets us apart from other practices around? The genuine, lasting relationships we build with our patients. We take a one-on-one approach to dentistry, taking our time to get to know you personally and understand your unique needs and desires. We love hearing about your life and catching up like true friends. You are our number one motivation for coming to work each day.
We not only want to be your dentist for life, we want you to enjoy excellent oral health for life. Because of this, we make patient education a priority. We will explain the details of your oral health in an easy-to-understand manner and answer any questions you might have. We will also explain the pros and cons of every treatment option, as well as provide recommendations for at-home preventive care. You will be well-informed and educated at every visit.
Our patients often comment on how much they love the small-town feel weve created at our practice. Because we care about our patients on a personal level, we make it easy to feel at home here. We have a kind and compassionate team that creates a welcoming environment and family-friendly atmosphere. When you come to Morton Dental Center, you will feel like youre among friends.
Our practice may have a small-town feel, but the quality we deliver far exceeds that of many practices around us. We are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care in everything we do. All of our doctors and team members work with accuracy and precision, pay attention to detail and utilize advanced technology to deliver superior results. They will never settle for less than their very best when it comes to your oral health care.
We truly believe in doing dentistry the right way, and we genuinely care about our patients individual needs. In every treatment and service we provide, you can count on us to be honest in our recommendations and to always keep your best interests in mind. We will never overtreat or push unnecessary care. We promise you will be in good hands.
We know that dental technology plays a big role in the quality of your care, which is why we are always seeking to add new technology to our practice. We already have digital x-rays, lasers, iPads, paperless charting and E4D same-day crown technology, and we will continue to invest so we can provide you with the most advanced care possible.