Meet the Oak Lawn Doctors

Kristin Klutcharch, DMD

Family Dentist

Dr. Kristin Klutcharch is dedicated to making every dental visit a positive and comfortable experience. Known for her gentle touch and warm personality, she loves helping patients feel confident in their smiles and strives to provide care that is both long-lasting and high-quality. Most importantly, she's passionate about giving back to the community that raised her by helping her neighbors achieve their best, healthiest smiles.

Born and raised in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Dr. Klutcharch is a proud graduate of St. Linus School and Marist High School. She went on to attend the University of Iowa for her undergraduate studies before earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class.

When she's not in the office, Dr. Klutcharch enjoys playing 16-inch softball, cheering on her favorite sports teams, exploring downtown Chicago, and spending time with family and friends.

Michelle Barrera, DDS

Cosmetic & Family Dentist

Dr. Michelle Barrera is devoted to making patients feel confident and proud of their smile. She loves seeing whole families in the office and is passionate about promoting lifelong oral health.

She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Iowa, where she studied art alongside her science coursework to strengthen the aesthetic eye that now informs her cosmetic dentistry. She went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was honored with the Award for Clinical Excellence upon graduation.

With a particular passion for cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Barrera is dedicated to creating beautiful smiles that enhance both appearance and confidence. She brings her artistic background in painting and drawing directly into the chair, using those skills to help create beautiful, natural-looking smiles.

Alexander Hutnik, DMD

Cosmetic & Family Dentist

Dr. Alexander Hutnik is passionate about dentistry because it brings together many of the disciplines he enjoys most: medicine, engineering, artistry, and problem-solving. He finds every patient and every procedure unique, creating new challenges and opportunities to improve both oral health and quality of life. Helping patients navigate those challenges in a comfortable, supportive environment is one of the most rewarding aspects of his profession.

Dr. Hutnik earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Chicago, graduating summa cum laude before attending Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Dental Medicine near St. Louis. He graduated in 2014 and was recognized with awards from both the Academy of Operative Dentistry and the Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He has been a part of the Aesthetic Dentistry team since 2016.

While he enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Hutnik has a particular interest in complex restorative procedures, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. He is also committed to improving access to dental care through school-based preventive programs that provide services to underserved children in the community.

A lifelong resident of the southwest suburbs, Dr. Hutnik grew up in Orland Park and now lives in New Lenox with his wife, two daughters, and their beloved bulldog, Rosie. Some longtime patients may even remember Rosie from her days “working” in the Frankfort office. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hutnik enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, being outdoors, and exploring a variety of hobbies.

Dr. Hutnik’s goal is to build lasting relationships founded on trust, comfort, and open communication. He believes the best dental care comes from treating patients like family, providing consistent treatment, reliable guidance, and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Through those relationships, he strives to help every patient achieve lasting oral health and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.