Dr. Alston has been committed to serving her patients with top-notch dental care for the last 25 years. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene in 1991 and from UNC School of Dentistry in 1995 with a D.D.S. degree. She has a great passion for dentistry and helping her patients to overcome their fears with her calming and caring chairside manner. She takes the time to clearly explain what needs to be done so her patients can make an educated decision about their treatment.
While enjoying all aspects of dentistry, Dr. Alstons focus revolves around porcelain crowns and bridges, cosmetic dentistry, extractions, dentures and partials. She stays committed to learning about the new advancements in dentistry by attending various CE courses throughout the year. She is a member of the ADA, North Carolina Dental Society, Charlotte Dental Society, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and Matthews Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. B received his first dental degree in the year 2000, from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, in Bogota Colombia. Shortly after, he moved to New York City and completed a one year program of advanced studies in Prosthodontics and Dental implants at NYU, New York University College of Dentistry in 2005.
Dr. B also earned his second DDS degree in 2008, from NYU where he truly discovered his passion for academia, and was honored with the privilege of teaching in the predoctoral and graduate clinics and preclinics.
Long Island Academy of Odontology Award Upon graduation, Dr. Buitrago was recognized with the Dr. Harry J. Gersten Award presented to the senior dental student demonstrating excellence in fixed prosthodontics theory and technique along with the Long Island Academy of Odontology Award presented to the senior dental student who best exemplified scholastic achievement and clinical proficiency during the four years of study.
Driven to become the best in restorative procedures, esthetics and implant dentistry Dr. Buitrago completed a three years postgraduate program in Prosthodontics at New York Hospital Queens part of Cornell University in 2011. This program provided him with the extensive training and skills needed to provide the highest quality in dental implants, complex restorations and dental techniques that ensure patients receive outstanding dental care. Dr. B, is not only specialized in restoration and replacement of teeth but he has a proven record of restoring optimum function and esthetics to his patients smile. (link to smile gallery)
Dr. Buitrago, relocated to Georgia in 2011, where he joined a multispecialty dental group, he worked and lived in the Atlanta perimeter for 3 years. In 2014, He then moved to south west Florida and worked as an associate Dentist for a year. While living on the west coast of Florida he scouted out the best place to build his solo practice and found the perfect location in the heart of Coral Springs. After 15 years of extensive training, hard work and dedication he is very excited to finally open his solo dental practice, Advanced Dentisty of Coral Springs.
In Dr Buitragos free time he enjoys traveling with his wife and two daughters and discovering all the outdoors activities living in south Florida has to offer. He is currently training to run his first half marathon.