Dr. Emily grew up in Baton Rouge attending Bishop Sullivan high school. Her family however has local roots with her father living in Eunice as a child and her stepfather being from Ville Platte. After high school, Dr. Emily earned a degree in Biological Engineering from LSU and worked as a process engineer for Proctor and Gamble before returning to post-graduate school to receive a Masters degree in Biological Engineering from LSU just before entering the LSU dental school in New Orleans. During her time in Dental School Dr. Emily was recognized by The Academy of Dental Materials, American Dental Association Dentsply Student Clinician Research Program, Hinman Student Research Symposium, The International Association of Student Clinicians, and William F. Schmidt DDS Memorial Achievement Award for her research on dental materials.

While in New Orleans, she met her future husband, Dr. Ryan Buller. The couple was married at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church immediately after graduation, and they moved to Ville Platte with Dr. Emilys three dogs. Dr. Emily then began working for Dr. Prentiss Perkins in Mamou and would transition to the owner after a couple of years of working as his associate. Dr. Emilys main passion is dentistry with a focus on seeing children and cosmetics. Soon after she became owner, Dr. Emily and Dr. Ryan became pregnant with their first child Magdalene, followed by there second child Gemma born a year later.

Dr. Ryan was born and raised in Ville Platte and attended Sacred Heart High School. From there he studied Biology at LSUE and LSU maintaining a 4.0 GPA before entering the LSU Dental School as the youngest member of his class. While in Dental School he was a member of the Kells honors society all four years and graduated with honors for his research on smoking and implants.

In the office, Dr. Ryan enjoys helping patients get relief from toothaches with root canal procedures and extractions. Outside the office, he enjoys duck hunting, bass fishing, and physical fitness. Dr. Ryan has also been involved in mission dental work for the last three years traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico with Dr. Jim Nichols to pray with locals and perform dental work. He is also excited about his upcoming trip to Honduras with the Ville Platte Mission Group.

Dr. Ryan and Emily attend Sacred Heart Church in Ville Platte and serve in different church ministries. They have also been involved in the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph ACTS retreats for the past three years.

Alaina is a registered Expanded Duty Dental Assistant with training from Acadiana Area Community College and the LSU Dental School. She loves working with children and is Dr. Emily's main chairside assistant. Alaina received advanced training in x-rays as well as digital impressions which increases our patient's comfort. Alaina is a native of Eunice, LA.