Morton's Hometown Dentist Office

Smalltown Dental is a family-friendly group of dentists serving Morton, IL, and surrounding areas, including Groveland, East Peoria, and Peoria, IL.

At this office, you’ll find Dr. Molly Kutkat, Dr. Sean Chechang, and Dr. Susan Ola-John, all of whom are experts in their field. Our dental services include teeth cleanings, emergency exams and treatment, extractions, fillings, and fluoride treatments.  

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General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Our providers and the rest of the staff are all committed to providing personalized dental care. We utilize cutting-edge equipment and methods because we want to ensure you’re getting the services you need.

We’re particularly proud of the technology we use at this office. This equipment allows us to detect dental concerns at early stages, treat your dental issues with precision, and ensure you’re getting the absolute best service as quickly as possible.

When you visit our office, you can be confident that you are receiving the finest and most state-of-the-art dental care.  We offer:

  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry

We know it can sometimes be difficult to take kids to the dentist. That’s why we work so hard to create a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

We’ve worked with many children over the years, and over that time, we’ve come to understand how to help kids who struggle to stay still or worry about going to a dentist.  

Once kids are comfortable in the office, we provide the dental services they need. This includes cleanings, mouth guards, fillings, extractions, and more. We’re committed to helping your child maintain their wonderful smile. That’s the Smalltown Dental promise.

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Meet the Team

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Sean Chechang, DDS

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Sean Chechang, DDS

Doctor

Dr. Chechang attended the University of Iowa for his Bachelor’s Degree in Human Physiology before earning his Doctor in Dental Medicine degree at Midwestern University. He has volunteered in events with TeamSmile and has completed a dental mission trip in the Dominican Republic.  Dr. Chechang looks forward to building relationships and getting to know patients.Dr. Chechang is a member of the:-American Dental Association-Chicago Dental SocietyHe is the youngest of three siblings with two wonderful hard-working immigrant parents. In his free time, Dr. Chechang likes staying active by being outside hiking, fishing, biking, and doing some photography.

Molly Kutkat, DMD

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Molly Kutkat, DMD

Doctor

Dr. Molly Kutkat grew up in Morton, IL and feels blessed to be treating patients in her hometown. She attended Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville where she studied biochemistry before graduating Cum Laude from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine to fulfill her dream of becoming a dentist. Dr. Kutkat loves the long-term relationships she builds with her patients. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and Peoria Dental Society. In her free time, Molly and her husband Drake, and their daughter Mila love to travel to National Parks, spend time with their two black labs, work out, and go to concerts.

Linda

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Linda

Hygienist

Linda was born in southern California and went to college at Northern Arizona University where she got a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 1987. She began working in California and moved to Memphis for 4 years. She then returned to California for another 14 years. In 2006, Linda moved to Central Illinois where she has been working ever since. In addition to the dental field, in 2021 she started to work part-time as an adjunct dental hygiene instructor at ICC. She enjoys going camping and jeeping with friends and family. She is married and has 3 grown daughters and 1 grandson (so far)!

Alicia

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Alicia

Hygienist

Alicia is a registered dental hygienist. She graduated from Illinois Central College in 2018 with an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences of Dental Hygiene. Alicia and her husband Jim have 3 daughters and a house full of pets. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family. She loves to read, and is always looking for the next book to add to her library. After being a stay at home mom, Alicia decided to go back to college for her degree once her children were all in school. She loves being a hygienist.

Amber

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Amber

Hygienist

Amber attended Illinois Central College and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She strives to help patients overcome dental fear/anxiety and build confidence in their smile. Amber grew up around horses and enjoys going to local rodeos and country concerts. She also enjoys hiking, kayaking, or relaxing poolside in her free time!

Jaclyn

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Jaclyn

Hygienist

Jacki is a registered dental hygienist with a Bachelor of Science-Dental Hygiene degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Her extended trainings include nitrous oxide sedation and administering local anesthesia. She has two sons that keep her busy with several sports and activities. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her sons, working out, running and being outdoors. “I really enjoy working in the dental field and at this office in particular. I love educating the community on oral hygiene and developing close relationships with patients.”

Lauren

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Lauren

Hygienist

Lauren is a 2015 graduate of ICC Dental Hygiene with an associates degree in Applied Science. Nitrous oxide, CPR and local anesthetic certified. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family & friends, traveling, watching sports & binging TV. Lauren has an English Bulldog puppy named Marv who keeps her busy. She loves her job, building trusting relationships & creating a good experience for patients!

Lori

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Lori

Hygienist

Lori is a registered dental hygienist that has been in dentistry for 20 years. She has 2 daughters & 1 fur baby Libby a golden doodle. Her happy place is being outdoors golfing, biking, walking, working in the yard. The most rewarding aspect of her job is building personal relationships. “It is a blessing to be on SD's team because they value each patient as an individual as well as taking pride in delivering the highest standard of care. I strive to inform/educate & empower patients to get involved in their well-being.”

Donna

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Donna

Hygienist

Donna has been a dental hygienist for 25 years. She earned her Associates in Applied Science degree at ICC. She has a son that keeps her busy going to football and basketball games, which she loves. She also loves reading, travel, fitness, sporting events, fantasy football, Sunday Fundays and hanging out with friends. She is passionate about St. Jude and has committed to another year of running in the Mackinaw to Peoria run. “I love my position as a dental hygienist because of the amazing people that I have come to know on a personal and professional level. The special friendships that I have made in the past 25 years have been a joy in my life. I am passionate about the patients and the care that I give them, and I’m dedicated to making their dental experience a great one!”

Joanna

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Joanna

Hygienist

Joanna is a registered dental hygienist. She graduated from Illinois Central College in 2018 with an Associates Degree in the Applied Sciences of Dental Hygiene. She grew up with two brothers and a sister. She has a love for animals, and currently has a pet cat named Flynn and a new kitten Pepper. In her free time, she loves to run, bake desserts, and spend time with her family. She has been a dental professional for a little over a year  and is enjoying it so far. “I like working in the dental field, because I enjoy educating our community on how to achieve great oral hygiene.  And I also love helping people to feel more comfortable and confident with their smiles.”

Nikki

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Nikki

Hygienist

Nikki is a graduate of Illinois Central College with an Associates in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene.She had Her extended trainings include:-Nitrous oxide sedation-OSHA-Soft Tissue Laser-Local Anesthesia

Ali

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Ali

Dental Assistant

Ali has always had a passion for dentistry since she was little. She has had hands-on training and loves her job at Smalltown Dental! Ali lives in Peoria with her significant other and two kitties (aka her children). She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends. In her free time, her favorite hobby is volleyball.

Mica

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Mica

Dental Assistant

Mica has been a certified dental assistant for 10+ years. She graduated from Midwest Technical Institute, and is certified in OSHA, nitrous oxide sedation, and CPR. Mica is dedicated to creating comfortable experiences for patients, bringing joy to their dental journeys. When not not working, her family loves spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, or just exploring nature's wonders. Sports also play a significant role in her life. She actively engages in her children’s school sports including volleyball, football, track, and soccer.

Julia

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Julia

Dental Assistant

Julia graduated from MTI and has her certification in HIPPA , CPR , Infection control , Radiation Health and Safety control . She can’t wait to give patients fun  and comforting dental care! Julia lives in the country with her 2 dogs, Luna a Belgian Malinois, and Bruno, Pit-bull / Belgian Malinois. She enjoys spending her time outside with them or by the pool in the summer.

Josie

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Josie

Dental Assistant

Josie graduated MTI in 2021 as a dental assistant who is certified in Radiology and Infection Control. She is also an ADAA member and is certified in CPR. Josie is driven to make sure her patients feel comfortable and safe inside the dental world. Outside of work, Josie enjoys hanging out with family and her cat, Pat!

Amber

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Amber

Dental Assistant

Amber has been a certified dental assistant for the past 10 years. She graduated from MTI and spent most of her years assisting in oral surgery. She has many certifications including: DANB Radiation Health and Safety, DANB Infection Control, CPR, First Aid, ADAA member, Anesthesia Sedation and Monitoring, Nitrous Oxide Analgesia: Administering and Monitoring. In her free time, Amber enjoys spending time with her two daughters and two fur babies! During all seasons, she keeps busy with her oldest daughter playing travel soccer. In the summer, you can most definitely find her poolside with her kiddos!

Kia Lunsford

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Kia Lunsford

Dental Assistant

Kia has been a dental assistant since graduating MTI in 2013. She has had additional training in placing sealants and has CPR certification. She lives in East Peoria with her significant other, Lamont and her German Shepherd, Luna. Kia enjoys running 5K’s with Luna and fashion and beauty. “I enjoy helping patients become healthier and restore confidence through their smile.”

Vanessa

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Vanessa

Business Team

Prior to coming to Smalltown, Vanessa graduated from Illinois Central College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science with a focus in Respiratory Therapy. Vanessa is bilingual and is fluent in English and Spanish. In her free time Vanessa likes to spend time with family and friends, learning to cook traditional Mexican meals, Do-it-yourself projects, and listening to music.

Becky

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Becky

Business Team

Becky graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Dakota and has been in the dental field for over 15 years. She is proud to work at Smalltown Dental and enjoys listening to the patients' needs and concerns; which she makes a top priority. She also finds it rewarding to work with such an amazing staff that focuses on bringing happy, healthy smiles to all of their patients. Becky enjoys spending time with her family: Scott (Husband), Rachel & Nicole (Daughters), and son-in-law Jon. She also enjoys reading, dancing, gardening, traveling, and most importantly – meeting new people!

Brandi

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Brandi

Business Team

Prior to joining the Smalltown Dental Team, Brandi worked in recruiting for manufacturing, clerical, and professional positions for 5+ years and truly has a passion for matching candidates with their dream jobs. She enjoys being the first face new employees see when they start their journey with Smalltown and watching each individual grow within their role. In her free time, Brandi likes to go hiking and kayaking with her husband, Derek, cuddling with her black lab, Hudson, and spending time with family.

Troy

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Troy

Business Team

Troy absolutely loves his job! He claims he has the best job at Smalltown Dental, because when he shows up he's there to fix things, and when he leaves everyone is happy! He is full of energy and always positive. Troy has one daughter and two amazing grandchildren that he can't get enough of. When he's not maintaining our offices, he loves to weightlift, golf and go to church.

Jenna

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Jenna

Business Team

Jenna has a degree in education from Eastern Illinois University. Seven years ago she found a passion in the dental field. She started building her dental career while working with patients and insurance companies as a billing specialist in an oral surgeons office. She joined Smalltown Dental in 2022 to further her career as the Insurance and Audit Manager. Jenna is married to her husband, Ryan, and is a stepmom to his three boys. In her spare time she enjoys being with her family and friends, doing home projects, spending time outdoors and binge watching her favorite shows.

Rachel

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Rachel

Business Team

Rachel has been working for Smalltown Dental since September 2021. Before starting with the company, she was a barista for 3 years and loved it! She is currently attending ICC to graduate in 2022 with an associate degree in General Studies. In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with friends and family, gaming, and binge-watching television shows.

Kristen

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Kristen

Business Team

Kristen received her undergraduate degree from Bradley University. Prior to working for Smalltown Dental, she was a Graphic Designer for 10 years. Outside of work, she spends her free time with her husband and son. Kristen enjoys baking, anything involving coffee, and spending any extra time outdoors.

Tori

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Tori

Business Team

Tori has been assisting for 4 1/2 years. She is CPR Certified and completed her Dental Assistant Certification at Midwest Technical Institute. She really enjoys building relationships and getting to know each patient on a professional and personal level. Tori’s expanded functions include: -Nitrous Oxide Sedation-E4D Technologies-ZOOM!TM WhiteningShe is married to her high school sweetheart Seth, and together they have a daughter, Skylar. Tori loves spending her free time with family, friends, being outside, and shopping.

Jessica

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Jessica

Business Team

Jessica is a graduate of Illinois Central College in Applied Science-Dental Hygiene. She worked as a hygienist for the past 9 years and is currently working on a bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene Education and Management. Jessica is married and has a daughter. She enjoys time with family, camping, and being outdoors.

Vanessa

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Vanessa

Business Team

Vanessa Buchheit is the Chief Operations Officer for Smalltown Dental and has devoted nearly 20 years to the dental industry. Before becoming a COO, Vanessa spent years developing dental teams by working side-by-side with them in a national consulting role. Using her real-world professional experience coupled with her mastery of the business, Vanessa can ensure that our operations at Smalltown Dental support superior patient care and maintain employee satisfaction. In her free time, she loves traveling and spending time with her family.

Tess

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Tess

Business Team

Tess graduated as a Global Scholar from Bradley University with a degree in Advertising and Marketing. She enjoyed playing soccer at Bradley and studying abroad in England and Italy. Smalltown Dental - Her experience lies in branding, content creation and graphic design. Her professional life has taken her all over the country from working in CGI Illustration for Caterpillar in Peoria to on-mountain marketing for Vail Resorts in Colorado. She also remote-built a design campaign for a series of restaurants in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. In her free time, she loves coffee tasting and traveling with her husband, Stephen and son, Cash.

Luke

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Luke

Business Team

Luke graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Bradley University and has been in the medical field serving as a manager for 13 years. He is also the president of the 7309 Knoxville Condo Association. In his free time, Luke is the Morton Potters Boys Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach and has been in that role since 2006. Luke is a member of Morton Rotary and a chairman on the Gameball Run committee. Luke is married to his wife Erin and they have 2 children, Briggs and Kenzie. He enjoys hunting and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Vanessa

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Vanessa

Business Team

Vanessa started with Smalltown Dental as Business Team in Tremont, IL then transitioned to practice manager at Smalltown Morton. She then grew to be the practice manager at Smalltown Kids as well and is now the Regional Manager. Vanessa has enjoyed the opportunity to meet all the teams, build relationships with so many team members and grow within the company. Prior to that she has experience as an office manager in a chiropractic office and an orthodontic office. She was also the co-founder and CFO at Aerial Athletics for 6 years. Vanessa is married to her husband Mark and his 2 kids keep them busy with basketball, baseball, and softball. Vanessa and Mark volunteer frequently with community events and St. Jude. In her small amount of free time Vanessa also loves to travel and spend time with family & friends.

Drew

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Drew

Business Team

Drew was born and raised in central Illinois. He has been in the dental field for over 12 years. Drew is certified in Oral Conscious Sedation. When he is not in the dental office, Drew enjoys spending time with his daughter camping, fishing and canoeing. He loves music and enjoys collecting vinyl records, cooking, and playing the harmonica in his spare time. Drew looks forward to coming into work at Smalltown Dental every day. He says he has been lucky enough to make lifelong friends with his coworkers!

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