The Happy Tooth LLC

Our Team

Dr. Cole Stapp, DMD

Dr. Stapp graduated from BYU with a degree in Chemistry. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at University of Nevada Las Vegas dentistry school in 2015. Dr. Stapp practiced extensively in Alaska for 5 years in public health and Indian health until relocating to Clinton, Indiana in 2020. He is a member of the ADA and involved in the local Clinton community. Dr. Stapp is married and has 4 kids

Heather Peperak, RDH, BS

Heather is a 2006 graduate from Indiana University dental hygiene program and a 2008 graduate from the IUSD dental hygiene bachelors program. She has practiced in this office since 2007. She and her husband Mike enjoy spending time with their two daughters, being outside and playing with their dogs.

Emilia Stapp, Office manager

Emilia hails originally from Italy! She graduated from UNLV in 2016 with a BA in Social Science and Interdisciplinary Studies. She loves her 4 kids and husband, and loves to cook for them. When not taking care of them she enjoys biking, reading, crafting and going on walks.

Samantha McLaughlin, RDH

Samantha is a 2014 dental hygiene graduate from Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois. She has practiced hygiene for 7 years, with 5 years experience in public health prior to finding her dental home here at The Happy Tooth! Samantha has two daughters and is very family oriented, she enjoys crafting and anything outdoors. She loves educating her patients on how to achieve the best oral health possible and changing lives one smile at a time!