Dr. Brian K. Buchanan has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. He is proud to welcome his daughter, Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan, into the family practice to continue the tradition of providing excellent dental care to all patients.
Dr. Buchananis anative of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is a graduate of BakerHigh School in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Morehouse Collegein Atlanta, Georgia in 1983and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington in 1991.
Dr. Buchanan is licensed in the states of Georgia and Washington.He is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) and the International Team of Implantologists (ITI), as well asmanyother civic and professional organizations.Dr. Buchananhas joined in the movement for The Million Book Read Campaign, a program to promote literacy.
As a fourth generation dentist, Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan continues her family legacy of providing exceptional dental care to her community. Through modern and innovative techniques, Dr. Buchanan exhibits the highest level of professionalism and compassion when caring for her patients. Committed to academic excellence, she conducted extensive biomedical research at world-class institutions including Stanford University and The University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Buchanan combines this breadth of knowledge with her artistic skills to thoroughly enhance her patient's oral health. Dr. Buchanan understands that every individual is different. She takes pride in carefully listening to the desires of her patients so that she may provide personalized treatment that is unique to each smile.
Dr. Buchanan is very passionate about educating her patients on the importance of oral health. She loves to empower her patients to take control of their dental needs and make informed decisions regarding their teeth. Dr. Buchanan loves meeting new patients and will do whatever possible to make your dream smile a reality!
Every month, Dr. Buchanan attends study club meetings with Atlantas top oral health specialist to stay abreast of the latest advances in dentistry. She is also an active member of several professional organizations:
Dr. Buchanan is actively involved in the IDID (Increasing Diversity in Dentistry) program as a mentor. She also mentors science majors at Spelman College through the Sister2Sister program, and has volunteered at Arabia Mountain High School to help with the STEMwars after school competition. Dr. Buchanan loves encouraging undergraduate students to excel academically and pursue their dreams while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Buchanan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Seattle, Washington. She relocated and made Georgia her permanent home when she was in high school. When shes not working Dr. Buchanan enjoys trying new restaurants and participating in fitness events. She has even completed a triathlon and a half marathon!
Dr. Buchanan loves to start her day with positive affirmations. Her personal favorite is:Get up every morning knowing you are anointed. You are equipped. You are empowered. You have everything you need to fulfill your destiny.
People are living longer than ever, and while regular brushing, flossing, and checkups allow many of us to maintain our natural smiles for a lifetime, sometimes our teeth just can't keep up. If you've lost a tooth (or a few teeth) due to injury or disease, dental implants can rejuvenate both your smile and your oral health.
An implant is a synthetic tooth root in the shape of a post that is surgically placed into the jawbone. The root is usually made of titanium: the same material used in many replacement hips and knees, and a metal that is well-suited to pairing with human bone. A replacement tooth is then fixed to the post. The tooth can be either permanently attached or removable. Permanent teeth are more stable and feel more like natural teeth.
Implants are versatile. If you are only missing one tooth, one implant plus one replacement tooth will do the trick. If you are missing several teeth in a row, a few strategically placed implants can support a permanent bridge (a set of replacement teeth). Similarly, if you have lost all of your teeth, a full bridge or full denture can be permanently fixed in your mouth with a strategic number of implants.
Conventional bridges and dentures are not fixed to the bone, and can therefore be unstable. This can make it difficult to eat or smile with confidence. Implants not only look more natural, but feel and act more like normal teeth, with a stronger biting force. And because they don't directly rely on neighboring teeth for support, implants don't compromise the health of your natural teeth. In fact, bridges are only expected to last seven to ten years, even less with root canals, whereas implants will typically last a lifetime.
Consider your replacement teeth to be the same as natural teeth. They require the same daily brushing and flossing, and the same amount of regular checkups. Just like your natural teeth, the better you take care of your replacements, the longer they will last.
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 227 reviews
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a year ago
I had a great experience at Dreams Dental. Dr. Buchanan is the best doctor I've ever met in my life. He talk to me throughout my procedure and also he let me know everything he was doing. So with that being said, I felt very comfortable. Will I referred Dreams Dental to anyone? Yes, I will. Thank you Dreams Dental!!!
Alyse Smith
a year ago
I love it here! Premier dental care
Chenoa Smith
a year ago
Great dentistry!
Destiny Thomas
2 years ago
Dental Dream LLC is professional and very clean! I trust them with handling my teeth
calilove611
2 years ago
Who is writing these reviews they have to be paying people because Where do I start smh I went to go see Dr. Z Buchannan I learned that she is the daughter and her father has a separate location in Decatur... long story short they really need to stop trying to take advantage of people I'm just glad I was educated enough to know better. The facility inside is underwhelming nothing like any dental facility I've ever been to maybe I'm bougie because the inside definitely needs a face lift on top of that the techs who did my dental X-rays were students or interns it was so uncomfortable and unprofessional listening to them Discuss what to do next like I was literally an oral exam study guide ... the part that really burned my biscuits was when I finally saw the dentist she tried to tell me that I had a cavity which was laughable because I've been going to the dentist religiously since I was TINY outside of COVID because duh they were closed / limited lmao and my parents had dental sealants put on all of my teeth she tried to Charge me $1500 for work that I didn't even need ... I left called my old dentist all the way in John's creek, GA was seen a month later and guess what... ZERO CAVITIES were found because they never existed!!!! if you want a proper dental facility with up to date equipment and a dentist who isn't going to try to scam you please go elsewhere because this place is a JOKE
Teresa Smith
2 years ago
I have been getting my dental work done at this location for over seven years. The staff are very informative and friendly. The service is excellent.
Lanai Farmer
2 years ago
Clean office and the staff was polite and professional. Will recommend
Angelic Douglas
2 years ago
1st visit was great! Very thorough and proud. COVID-19 precautions taken and made me feel safe. Thanks! Congratulations on your new learning experience! Much success to you.
Kristina Fain
2 years ago
Dental Dreams literally made all my smile dreams come true. Dr. Zerita Buchanon is the sweetest most thorough Dentist I have ever had. I normally get very nervous at the Dentist, but she has a very calming demeanor and assured me I would be taken care of from Day 1. I cant say enough great things about this place! Definitely would recommend visiting Dental Dreams.
Miea Allen
2 years ago
This dental practice embodies exceptional patience care, excellence and over all quality service. I always know exactly what service I'm getting and what my out of pocket expenses are. No surprises, excellent care and quality service, I'm in heaven at Dental Dreams.
Cynthia Henderson
2 years ago
Awesome staff
Mandela Bynes
2 years ago
Absolutely love the care and service Dr. Buchannan and the whole Dental Dreams staff provides. My wife and I have been coming here for years, but my most recent visit was our toddlers first dentist experience and it was magnificent. The care they took to make him comfortable was above and beyond. I really really appreciate this dentistry and couldn't recommend it enough.
Jamela Davis
2 years ago
Dr. Buchanan and the team are great!! From my first visit up until now she takes me through all the steps. They make sure I understand what's going on and what I need in order to continue with a clean, healthy smile.
Kyle Twitty
2 years ago
Came in nervous about a crowning procedure. And the dentist made the procedure quick, painless, and simple. Best experience I've had at the dentist office all my life. Plus she's extremely nice!!
Diggity 24
2 years ago
Great service, very comprehensive safeguards for COVID-19, overall a pleasant experience. How often can you say that about a dentist?!?
Joshua Hill
2 years ago
Wonderful experience! The whole staff was welcoming, kind, and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Highly recommended!!
RaKetra Snipes
2 years ago
I have had crazy problems recently but Dr. Buchanan has been there every step of the way. She has answered all of my questions, booked me quickly when I was in pain, and has taken such great care of me and my teeth. Thank you Dental Dreams!
Jerome Samuel
2 years ago
Really enjoyed my experience today. Everyone was very nice, patient and knowledgeable on what I had going on. Great first visit!!!
Linda Kennedy
2 years ago
Services and procedures were too expensive. Dentist and staff were professional and courteous
Franchesca Collins
2 years ago
I've been a long time patient of this practice for years and even though I've moved an hour away, I trust Dr. Buchanan and prefer to drive here before swapping to a dentist closer to my home. My children always feel comfortable with her team and we love the great service we receive in each visit.
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