Dr James Peterson

Dr. James Peterson has been serving patients in central Illinois since moving to the area in 2012. Originally from the western suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Peterson received his dental degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where also worked for a time as an associate professor. He gained experience in public health dentistry and also in private practice before taking on the practice of Dr. Stephan Kaplan in Springfield. Dr. Peterson enjoys how dentistry is a mixture of artistry, science, and service, and he is always eager to expand his understanding or incorporate new things into his practice. He is involved with the local dental society, and actively studies current trends and topics in dentistry.