When choosing a dentist, it’s important to get to know the people who will be taking care of your family’s teeth. Take a moment to read about Dr. Luker and his experienced, professional and friendly staff.

Dr. Luker
DENTIST

Dr. John D. Luker was born and raised in Springfield. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor’s degree in Physiology, then continued his education at Northwestern University Dental School. Upon graduation in 1992, he completed a General Practice Residency at Great Lakes naval base at North Chicago VA Medical Center. Dr. Luker has been practicing dentistry in Springfield since his return in 1993.

Dr. Luker is a member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, the Chicago Dental Society, the G.V. Black Dental Society and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is on the visiting faculty at Spear Institution, a leading institution of dentistry and oral health care teaching dentists how to improve their skills and care. 

Dr. Luker and his wife, Kristin are blessed with seven children: two girls and five boys. They enjoy golf, travel, reading, gardening and looking forward to welcoming their grandchild next spring.

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Our Hygienists

Alina, and Stacy make up our hygiene department. Their goal is to help our patients keep their teeth for a lifetime. Along with providing treatments, they educate patients about good oral hygiene, including how to take care of their teeth on a daily basis and how often to get checkups. Together they have nearly 45 years of experience helping patients maintain healthy teeth and gums. They work with Dr. Luker to help provide excellent care to everyone whom they serve.

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Our Dental Assistants

Katie has been Dr. Luker’s chairside assistant for 23 years. She provides a familiar and calming presence for our patients. She uses her experience and expertise to anticipate needs during procedures, resulting in optimal care and results.

Stacie has been in dental assisting for over 20 years .  She works in all phases of the office, from chairside assistance to helping at the reception desk; she is a great asset to our office. 

Colleen is our in-house lab - and has over 30 years of experience.

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Our Business Office

Jennifer and Kim will work with you on scheduling appointments, helping to find a time that works best for you. They will answer all your financial questions and file all your insurance as a courtesy.