The Buffalo Dental Group is a family dental practice in Western New York that takes pride in practicing an ultra-conservative approach to dentistry. No matter what kind of dental work you need, our minimally invasive approach is designed to preserve as much of your natural tooth as possible, leaving you with a more healthy, natural-looking smile. Buffalo Dental Group has dedicated over 25 years to Minimally Invasive Dentistry.

Our use of intelligent, ultra-conservative dentistry allows us to use careful techniques to fix your teeth. Once you experience this approach to dental care, you won't want it any other way! With a focus on comfort, youll enjoy less drilling and a more relaxing experience. Before you have any extensive dental work done, we encourage you to contact our office today for a second opinion and be educated on any potential ultra-conservative options for your teeth.

The Buffalo Dental Group dentists are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of dentistry by completing continuing education and advanced training to ensure we are offering the best dental services available, utilizing the most innovative technologies, and providing only the highest quality care. Read our Doctors bios to get to know our skilled dentists before your visit. Spend just a few minutes with our Doctors and staff and you will come to the realization that you are in the perfect place for all of your dental needs.

The Buffalo Dental Groups philosophy of minimally invasive dentistry stemmed from this concept. Over and over again, new patients would come in with mercury fillings or dental work that was made overseas, with the patients having no idea what materials were used to produce them.

The Buffalo Dental Group takes great pride in working with local labs right here in Western New York! We have personal relationships with the technicians, and they know the materials used in their work. Best of all, we are able to work with them for enhanced color matching and sizing so our patients are left with the best results healthy and aesthetically pleasing results.

No matter where you go for your dentistry, we encourage you to ask where your dental work was made. We also encourage you to seek a second opinion with us before you receive major dental work and discuss potential minimally invasive alternative treatments.

The Buffalo Dental Group has become well known in the Western New York community for our minimally invasive approach in our practice of ultra-conservative dentistry. We know that the strongest teeth are the ones you are born with, so our goal is to protect and preserve them for as long as possible. Thats why we use advanced techniques and technology that are designed to save enamel rather than simply remove it at the slightest sign of a problem. Instead of cutting down and covering a tooth with a full dental crown, most often, we can simply repair the damaged portion with a smaller inlay or onlay, leaving the rest untouched.

Our skilled doctors have pioneered Minimally Invasive Dentistry for the past 25 years, since 1994, and have developed many of the techniques that we utilize today. They like to say that the technology has taken us from the Flintstones Age to the Jetsons Age. With this technology, theyve found that we can save more of the patients natural tooth structure. Our doctors find dentistry even more rewarding because we're able to offer these types of procedures to our patients. They are committed to keeping up with the current innovations in dental technology to offer this benefit to you. Theyre confident that one day all dentistry will be Minimally Invasive, but until then theres The Buffalo Dental Group.

And as we mentioned above, our treatment philosophy also extends to the materials we choose to use. Oral and overall health are deeply interconnected, so if a potentially toxic material has made its home in your mouth via dental work, it can have far reaching effects on your wellbeing. We only use 100% safe materials and have close relationships with local labs so we can verify the source of all the restorations we use.

The skilled dentists at The Buffalo Dental Group have pioneered minimally invasive dentistry for the past 25 years, since 1990, and have developed many of the techniques that we still utilize today. We like to say that the technology has taken us from the Flintstone Age to the Jetson Age. With our technology, weve found that we can save more of a patients natural tooth structure. Our doctors find dentistry even more rewarding because we're able to offer this type of technology to our patients. They are committed to keeping up with the current innovations in dental technology to offer this benefit to you. Theyre confident that one day, all dentistry will be minimally invasive, but until then, theres The Buffalo Dental Group.

Our Buffalo Dental Group dentists are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of dentistry by completing continuing education and advanced training to ensure we are offering the best dental services available, utilizing the most innovative technologies and providing only the highest quality care. Read our doctors bios to get to know our skilled dentists before your visit. Spend just a few minutes with our dentists and staff and you will come to the realization that you are in the perfect place for all of your dental needs.

Our dentists are supported by a collection of highly-skilled administrators, hygienists, and assistants who are all committed to the same thing: making sure you have the best possible experience here at The Buffalo Dental Group. Theyll greet you when you walk in the door, make sure you feel comfortable in the dental chair, and have answers to all of your questions. Our practice wouldnt be what it is without our team, and we know youll appreciate their efforts at every visit! You can start getting to know everyone by reading on below.

Fun Facts : Beths favorite part of being a Dental Hygienist is getting to know her patients and helping them develop healthy habits. She loves to discuss how a diet affects each patient's oral health. Beth has been married since 1994 and has 2 sons and an adorable dog, Sadie. She enjoys staying active, reading, and spending time with her family. She can often be found on her back patio with a book and Sadie nearby.

Fun Facts : Jill loves finding ways to help people smile and that includes building confidence to share their smile! Its important to her to make sure our patients feel more confident in their dental and overall health when they leave our office. In her spare time, you can often find Jill working out, horseback riding, reading, camping, or hiking. She likes to be outdoors any chance she can and loves spending quality time with family.

Fun Facts : Lisas favorite thing about being a Dental Hygienist is providing education and tools for optimal oral hygiene to our patients and their families. She feels it is important to create a comfortable atmosphere for patients to feel relaxed and at home. She knows every patient is different and should be treated as such by listening and addressing their specific dental needs. Lisa and her husband enjoy spending time with their 2 sons, watching football, going to concerts, and just relaxing at home with the family.

Fun Facts : After being in other dental practices, Lisa believes BDG is truly the best in WNY. Her favorite part is that patients always come first, and they receive the best care with the latest technology. Lisa is usually spending time with her husband and 4 children, camping with her family, or cozying up with a book when shes not in the office.

Fun Facts : Michelle enjoys getting to know her patients and giving them the highest quality dental care possible. She especially feels satisfied when she can make people with previous bad experiences at the dentist feel comfortable and happy to receive care. Michelle has been married for 24 years and has 2 children. She enjoys taking her yearly football trips, vacations, and spending time with her family.

Fun Facts : Stephanies favorite part about being here at The Buffalo Dental Group is talking with our patients to help them improve their dental health and overall health. She especially loves educating patients on new technology or techniques that they may not have known about to optimize their dental health. Outside of the office, Stephanie can often be found with her husband cheering on her kids at their hockey, basketball, or lacrosse games. She really enjoys staying active with her family through sports, hiking, or camping trips.

Fun Facts : Gabby loves to ensure the finest comfort and care for our patients. She considers herself to be a caring and devoted dental hygienist who provides excellent patient care. As President of the Buffalo Dental Hygienists Association, Gabby is constantly taking continuing education courses to ensure only the best care for our patients. When shes not busy with her career, shes working on her Masters Degree to eventually start teaching other hygienists. On the weekends, she enjoys relaxing walks at different State Parks with her fiance and dog.

Fun Facts : Agnes joins us with over 20 years of dental experience. Shes originally from Poland but moved to the US when she was a young girl. Agnes makes sure each patient is attentively cared for and given the best experience possible. We love her kind nature and go-getter attitude. When she's not seeing patients, she's running her other TWO businesses and spending quality time with her husband and kids.

Fun Facts : Andrea lives by 3 simple words - live, love, laugh. She feels laughter is the key to help make any situation better. The biggest reward of her job is helping patients feel comfortable and safe. She hopes to always leave them smiling or maybe even laughing! Outside of the office, Andrea enjoys music and all the great events that Buffalo has to offer. She loves spending time with her 2 sons and friends.

Fun Facts : Christa was originally a patient of Dr. Kolbers father since 1970. Her favorite thing about being a Dental Assistant is serving our patients and providing them with the highest quality dental care. She loves what we do for them. Christa admits she sincerely enjoys spending time with our patients and staff because they feel like family to her. When shes not in the office, Christa loves to relax, watch movies, go to the YMCA, or hang out with her pets and grandchildren.

Fun Facts : Juliann loves coming in each day with a shared passion for what we do among her team members. For her, its important to give our patients an enjoyable, comfortable experience. Its incredibly rewarding for her to see patients walk out unable to stop smiling. Juliann is happy when she has a cup of Starbucks in her hand, traveling to new places, or going to a Dave Matthews concert.

Fun Facts : For Linda, the most rewarding aspect of being with The Buffalo Dental Group is when a new patient comes in and shares how glad they are to have found us. She says its especially gratifying when a patient has a new found confidence because of their new smile. Linda originally grew up in California, and outside of the office loves to walk or hike around Niagara Falls with her husband and German Shepherd. Staying active is very important to her.

Fun Facts : One of the things Melissa enjoys the most about dentistry is seeing how changing a patients smile transforms their lives. Melissa says that the best part of her job is the people, their stories, and experiences. She learns a lot from our patients. Outside of the office, she loves spending time shopping, reading, and just relaxing with her husband and 3 kids who keep her very busy.

Shandelle comes to us with over 10 years of medical experience! She loves learning about oral surgery and all of the newest dental technology we have access to. She is passionate about being in the healthcare field and being able to provide excellent dental care to our patients. In her spare time, Shandelle enjoys going to her family cottage where she spends her time fishing and enjoying the outdoors. She's also a pretty fantastic cook and loves coming up with new recipes with her kids. She's staying busy training her new puppy, Athena.

Jenna is currently studying to get into dental school! In between her studies and the library, Jenna is here to help us and get prepped for dental school through assisting. Shes passionate about giving patients the best and most comfortable care possible. When she was a little girl, she loved going to the dentist, and she wants to give patients the same feeling! When Jennas not in the office with us, shes still hard at work studying for the DAT.

Fun Facts : Prior to joining The Buffalo Dental Group Team, Jeanine and her family have been patients of The Buffalo Dental Group for over 10 years. What motivates Jeanine everyday are the opportunities that BDG provides in helping patients make meaningful differences in their dental well-being. Outside of work, Jeanine enjoys time with her husband and 3 children the most. When she is not enjoying the company of her family, Jeanine enjoys walking in her neighborhood to get some exercise. You can sometimes find her hunkered down with a cup of coffee as she catches up on her tv shows or relaxing poolside in the summer.

Fun Facts : Patti loves the opportunity to see patients walk out thrilled with their smile. Her favorite thing about being in the office is providing our patients with the best service and care. Its fun for her to have a shared enthusiasm with the rest of our team to make our patients experiences exceptional. Outside of the office, Patti loves to spend time with her grandchildren and dog Isabelle, travel to new places, and garden in the warm weather.

Fun Facts : Shannon loves meeting our spectacular patient family here at BDG. She thinks we have the best patients (we think so too!). She feels so lucky to have such an upbeat and positive group of team members to work with. When Shannon gets some down time, she is usually hanging out with her husband and children or taking up any opportunity to travel. Shannons happy place is her country cabin in Java where she spends many weekends relaxing there with her family. They love to run around the property there with their two dogs, Stella and Pantera.

The advanced technology at The Buffalo Dental Group has played a key role in enabling us to practice our ultra-conservative approach to dentistry. Investing in the most modern equipment has helped us with early detection of oral health issues as well as allowed us to focus on only the specific damaged areas of your mouth. We would be happy to demonstrate and discuss any of our advanced equipment with you at your next visit!

Intraoral cameras and chairside monitors let you see what's really going on in your mouth. We can shine a small camera into your mouth and display the images on a conveniently located monitor. The dentists at The Buffalo Dental Group can use these tools to illustrate areas that may require treatment. We find that this helps our patients better understand their care options as well as our reasons for concern. This is a key technology to help us practice our ultra-conservative approach. We are able to narrow down and get an up-close look at the specific areas of your teeth that need repair.

The Buffalo Dental Group uses digital technology, rather than traditional film X-rays, to record images of our patients' teeth and gums. This method uses 90% less radiation than the traditional machines, plus the process is much faster and produces higher-quality images. We can even show a patient their X-rays seconds after taking them on a nearby monitor, helping them gain an even deeper understanding of their dental health. Plus, the images can be easily and infinitely stored, sent, and copied as needed.

Dental impressions give our team a working model of a patients teeth so were able to fully personalize their treatment. Now, instead of having someone bite into cold dental putty to make one, we only need to take a few quick scans of the mouth. Then, powerful software is able to piece together a fully digital 3D model of the teeth and bite. These impressions are much more accurate than traditional physical models, ensuring the quality of the upcoming treatment.

Many patients dislike hearing, feeling, and generally experiencing dental drills. We use air abrasion tools instead to gently spray decay away during our cavity and filling procedures. It's possible for us to treat our dental cases without the use of needles or drills with air abrasion technology. This instrument also allows us to more precisely target the damaged areas of enamel while leaving any healthy portions untouched, helping a tooth maintain its natural strength.

The Buffalo Dental Group is concerned about every facet of your oral health. Our technology includes the VELscope system, which is used to conduct oral cancer screenings. This device is handheld and can be utilized for the early detection of oral cancer. This is a non-invasive procedure, and it helps us accurately identify early areas of abnormal cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. It enables us to spot problem areas much easier than the naked eye alone, helping patients get treatment even sooner.

As always, The Buffalo Dental group is dedicated to ultra-conservative dentistry. Waterlase technology allows The Buffalo Dental Group to prep gum tissue and teeth for fillings while leaving the surrounding healthy parts of your mouth alone. This handy tool combines a dental laser with a steady flow of water to deliver a very precise treatment. The instrument itself emits almost no heat, sound, or vibration, meaning many patients dont even need local anesthetic to remain completely comfortable during a procedure.

Sleep apnea is a very serious disorder that affects about 25 million Americans. It causes someone to briefly stop breathing numerous times during the night, preventing them from getting adequate rest. Another common symptom is loud snoring, which can easily disturb others. Fortunately, using a custom- made oral appliance, we can easily address both problems so a patient (as well as anyone around them) is finally able to get the sleep they need.

If your teeth appear to be worn down or if we notice a popping or clicking when you open and close your mouth, you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep! This is a common, stress-induced nocturnal habit we often pick up on during preventive dentistry checkups. When you clench your jaw and grind, it can cause damage to your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which are the joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. If we note a need for TMJ therapy, those on our team can fit you for an NTI Tension Suppression System. This can alleviate any symptoms you may be experiencing and help you gain a more restful sleep.