B.S. in Biological Anthropology and Zoology, DDS, GPR Residency, Periodontology Residency, Board Certified Periodontist, D.D.S.
16 Years
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Dr. Buyers is a Board Certified Periodontist and Implant Surgeon with expertise in esthetic and functional reconstructive surgery, along with periodontal plastic surgery, periodontal regenerative surgery, and non-surgical periodontal treatment. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Buyers received her B.S. in Biological Anthropology and Zoology from the University of Michigan and graduated from their Dental School with Honors. During dental school, she was actively involved in scientific research in the Departments of Oral Medicine and Neuropsychology, student council, as well as many societies/associations, volunteer, and mentorship efforts. She was the recipient of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry Comprehensive Care Award, awarded to the two students who did the most procedures and had the most experience during dental school. She was also the recipient of the West Michigan Dental Foundation Scholarship and made the National Society for Collegiate Scholars every marking period. After dental school, she was accepted to the VA Medical Center San Francisco’s GPR residency program where she underwent advanced training including sedation, oral surgery, periodontal surgery, and dental implantology. Dr. Buyers maintained a private restorative dental practice in Aspen, CO before attending the Periodontology program at the University of Rochester/Eastman Institute for Oral Health to pursue her interest in the specialty. There, she spent three years immersed in a top-rated, rigorous training program, published a paper in the Journal of Periodontology, and was the chief resident. Dr. Buyers is a member of multiple organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology, and the American Dental Association, and is the co-president of the Southtowns Dental Study Club.
University of Michigan
Verified via NPI Registry (NPI: 1376787267)
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Graduated with Honors. Recipient of the Comprehensive Care Award
VA Medical Center San Francisco
Advanced training including sedation, oral surgery, periodontal surgery, and dental implantology
University of Rochester/Eastman Institute for Oral Health
3-year program. Chief resident. Published paper in the Journal of Periodontology
American Board of Periodontology
VA Medical Center San Francisco
University of Rochester/Eastman Institute for Oral Health
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