MarchPic Dr. Peter J. March attended the University of Illinois at Urbana as an undergraduate after graduating from Peotone High School. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery, with high honors, from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry in Chicago. He began practicing in Peotone in 1984, continuing the practice established in 1954 by his father, Dr. James J. March.

In 1992, he received his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry by taking over 500 hours of continuing education and passing a proficiency exam in general dentistry. In 2003, he received his Mastership by taking an additional 600 hours of continuing education. He is also a clinical evaluator for Clinical Research Associates, the "Consumer Reports" of dentistry.

In addition to his dental practice, Dr. March maintains an active membership in many professional and community organizations. His professional associations include:
  • American Dental Association
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Illinois Dental Society
  • Kankakee District Dental Society (a past president)
Dr. March's community activities include Village of Peotone Planning and Zoning Commission, Rainbow Council Boy Scout Executive Board, Venture Crew 315 Advisor, and Chamber of Commerce member. His hobbies include flying his Cherokee Six, snow skiing and following his kids in the Marching Illini.

Dr. March resides in Peotone with his wife, Elizabeth, and their two sons and daughter.


Meet Dr. March's Staff

PennyD1 Penny received her dental hygiene degree from Prairie State College in 1972.  Penny has worked with us for 22 years. Her duties include performing regular and frequent prophylaxis, periodontal scaling and root planing, and oral home care counseling. She received her board certification for performing injections on patients for scaling and root planing procedures in late 2002. Penny has four adult children living in Guatemala, Plymouth, IN, Mundelein and Peotone. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her grandchildren, Ethan, Lincoln, Zachary and Hallie.
Peggy Peggy joined our team on August 1, 2006. Her passion for dental hygiene began when she was a receptionist in a dental office. Peggy received her dental hygiene degree in 2001 from Prairie State College. She enjoys camping, NASCAR racing, and above all, having fun with her favorite birthday present, her daughter Kaylee. Kaylee was born in 2005. Peggy resides in Manteno.
Kare Kare is the new addition to our hygiene team. Kare received her degree in dental hygiene in May of 2007 from Parkland College in Champaign. She also received her certification for administration of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation while at Parkland. Kare is recently married and resides in Bradley with her husband, Brad. When not working, Kare enjoys spending time with her husband, working out, watching sports, and taking pictures.
Donna Donna began working for Dr. March in 1990 as a business assistant. Her responsibilities include helping our patients with scheduling their treatment and coordinating their insurance and financial arrangements. Donna's husband, David, is the pastor of the Manteno Church of God. Donna and David have two sons. Eric, their oldest, has four children, Johannah, Brandon, Kyle  and Brianna. Brian, the younger son is youth and associate pastor at the Manteno Church of God.
emily Emily began working for Dr. March in 2003 as a full time dental assistant. She took some time off to raise her daughter, Kiersten and son, Landon.  Emily is now back as a business assistant.  Her duties include scheduling patient appointments, ordering dental products and assisting Dr. March when needed.  Emily loves to spend time with her children and husband, Collin.  Emily and her family reside in Manteno.  She has a passion for working out, especially running and has even finished the Chicago Marathon in 2005.
syamia Syamla started working for Dr. March in September of 2004 as a full time dental assistant. She has been in the dental field for thirteen years, and has been chair side assisting for the past ten years. Her duties include, dental radiographs, taking impressions, making temporary crowns, and a multiple of other procedures to help our patients. She was born in India, and moved to the USA when she was 14 years old. She has been married for 19 years. She and her husband, John a veterinarian reside in Peotone. They have lived there for the past 16 years. She enjoys working out, performing Indian classical dance, and playing with her two wonderful cats.
Norma Norma started working as a full time chair side assistant in June 2005. However, she is not new to the field. Norma assisted years ago before taking time off to raise her two sons. Norma's duties include dental radiographs, taking impressions, and a variety of other duties to help assist Dr. and our patients. Norma resides in Crete with her husband Tom, and while not working, she enjoys watching her sons Kyle and Luke play ball and spending time with them.
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Meet Dr. Peter J. March