We truly believe in furthering our education so that we can learn all we can. This not only benefits us but also helps our patients. We use this knowledge to give you the most up-to-date treatments so that you can have a smile that you are proud to show off.
We are proud to offer many different technologies so that you can get beautiful, straight teeth in a way that best fits you and your lifestyle. We would be glad to go over all of your options so that together we can make the right decision for you and your mouth.
We also know how scary it can be to go to the dentist and orthodontist. Many people fear coming in, so we do everything that we can to provide a calm and comfortable environment. Our staff is great at what they do. They are here to discuss any of your concerns and put you at ease.
There is also nothing worse than feeling like you are not able to discuss your teeth with your orthodontist. We dont want you to feel that way, so we are all here to help answer any questions you may have, no matter how silly you think they are. We can assure you that we have heard most of them already!
I want only the best for my patients and I always strive to improve the level of care I provide. Over the past few years, I have truly enjoyed getting to know the different personalities each patient brings to the office. I love seeing their self-esteem and confidence increase as their smiles improve through the wonders of orthodontics.
Dr. Woller was born and raised here in Fairbanks, AK. She graduated from Monroe Catholic High School before attending Kettering University in Flint, MI, where she was a Sobey Scholar and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. After college, Dr. Woller spent two years in Western Russia as a Peace Corps volunteer before returning to complete her education. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Medical University of South Carolinas College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Woller was presented with the Senior Academic Achievement award and the Senior Leadership award from the national dental fraternity, Psi Omega, as well as a commendation from the American Association of Orthodontists recognizing her exceptional interest in the development of the oro-facial complex.
Dr. Woller completed her orthodontic residency at Saint Louis University, now recognized as one of the most proficient orthodontic programs in the country. Along with her Certificate of Orthodontics, she completed a Master of Science degree in Dentistry. While a resident at Saint Louis University, Dr. Wollers research was in the area of facial changes that occur concurrently with orthodontic treatment, which is being prepared for publication in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. When Dr. Babula, who treated her as a child, asked Dr. Woller to join his practice, she decided to move back to Fairbanks, where both her father and brother currently practice dentistry.
An avid traveler, Dr. Woller also takes pleasure in many of the Alaskan activities offered by this great state including fishing, gardening, skiing, snow-machining, hiking, and camping with her two dogs. Community service is very important to Dr. Woller. She is an active member in Rotary, and Quota International as well as being team captain for a Relay for Life team. She is very happy and excited to be back in the wonderful Fairbanks community.
Dr. Babula was born in the northeastern Pennsylvania coal country. He attended Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where he was a Deans List student and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He was confirmed a Doctorate of Dental Medicine with summa cum laude honors from the University of Pittsburgh School Of Dentistry. In addition to graduating first in his class, he was awarded the Senior Achievement Award for his excellence in restorative dentistry and fixed prosthetic dentistry. He also completed a National Institute of Dental Research Traineeship in speech pathology at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Babula completed his orthodontic residency at the University of North Carolina, one of the most prestigious orthodontic programs in the country. There, he received a Master of Science in Orthodontics. While at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Babulas research was in the area of facial growth, and it was subsequently published in the American Journal of Orthodontics. Dr. Babula arrived in Fairbanks in 1970 and was stationed at Bassett Army Hospital as Ft. Wainwrights first full-time orthodontist. He entered private practice in Fairbanks in 1972. He is a board-certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Babula decided to share his orthodontic experience with the future generations of orthodontists by joining the faculty at the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2006. He is a part-time faculty member in the UNLV School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Residency where he lectures to the students and also provides clinical supervision of the patients being treated in that clinic.
Dr. Babula and his wife, Marita, decided to make their home in Fairbanks after leaving the military and began his private practice of orthodontics in 1972. Marita continued to work at Army Community Services at Ft. Wainwright, but in time she transitioned into a full-time position as office manager and treatment coordinator for our practice.
Dr. Babula is an avid Alaska outdoors enthusiast, and he enjoys activities including hunting, fishing, golfing, cross-country skiing, gourmet rafting, and gardening. Dr. Babula and Marita have constructed, planted, and maintained the outside flower garden at Denali Center. They have also made possible the creation of the Babulas Childrens Garden as an extension of the Georgeson Botanical Gardens on the Fairbanks campus of the University of Alaska. The garden is an ongoing project that will be a fun place for children and provide education and entertainment relating to their natural environment with a focus on the things that make Alaska unique.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
BRE Office Manager & Treatment Coordinator Bre joined our team in July of 2009 after she graduated from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with Bachelors degree in Business. She initially started out as our insurance and financial coordinator and in late 2013 she was promoted to office manager and treatment coordinator. Bre loves what she does because there are so many amazing new things orthodontics can do to improve patients overall dental healthshe finds it really fascinating! She also enjoys seeing our patients end results when their braces come off.
REBECCA Orthodontic Assistant Rebecca joined our orthodontic family in June, 2015 as our orthodontic assistant. She has more than 18 years of dental and orthodontic experience. In 2009 she graduated from the dental assisting program from Seattle Vocational Institute. Rebecca loves to see the transformations in our patients smiles and the confidence that it gives them.
