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Leena Shah
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DMD
General Dentist

Dr. Leena Shah grew up in India. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Dentistry from India and worked as a General Dentist for nine years. To further her dental education, Dr. Shah moved to the US. She attended one year of General Practice Residency at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry and earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry. Dr. Shah entered the dental field because of her passion for helping patients and communities improve their oral health. She enjoys all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Shah treats every patient with the utmost respect they deserve. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is relieving patients’ pain and saving their natural teeth through root canal treatments. Outside of the office, Dr. Shah enjoys traveling, painting, and spending time with friends and family. While Dr. Shah does not have a sweet tooth, she loves to bake cakes for her family and friends.

Dr. Leena Shah is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Leena Shah is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Jacob Buhler
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DDS
Oral Surgeon

Dr. Buhler was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in a military family. His family found themselves moving every 2-4 years, due to his father’s employment in the United States Air Force. Dr. Buhler has lived in all regions of the United States, while growing up, to include Nebraska, Alaska, Montana, California, Kentucky, and North Dakota. He even lived a term of 3 years in Germany, as an adolescent, while his father was stationed oversees for his employment.

Dr. Buhler graduated from Red River High School in Grand Forks, North Dakota. After HS Graduation he went to Utah and attended Utah Valley University on a Cross Country and Track and Field scholarship. After college, he was accepted and received a Military Health Profession Scholarship, in which he then moved to Oklahoma City, OK to attend Dental School at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. This is where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Following Dental School he was accepted into the San Antonio Military Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program in San Antonio, TX. He is a member of AAOMS and board eligible for Diplomate status of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Buhler enjoys many activities in his spare time. He has two children, Matthew and Charlotte, which is were he prefers to spend most of his spare time, hanging out with his children. Him and his kids enjoy the outdoors playing at the park or pool. They also love spending time reading together, and catching up on school day adventures. Dr. Buhler is an avid runner. Most of his free time delegated to exercising is with his marathon training. His background with collegiate running, and past successes with competitive long distance road racing, have kept his passions soaring high, as he strives to continue to meet goals in the long distance running events. Dr. Buhler has hopes and ambitions to compete in several marathons in the near future, and for as long as his body will allow in life. He also enjoys riding his road bike, reading a good book, hiking adventures with his kids, and the swimming pool or lake.

Dr. Jacob Buhler is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Jacob Buhler is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Ryan Snyder
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DMD
Orthodontist

Dr. Ryan Snyder grew up in Chambersburg, PA.  He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology at The University of Pittsburgh and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Pittsburgh as well.  He joined the U.S. Army immediately following dental school and served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps as a GP for 7 years.  He was in the initial push into Iraq in 2003 and served many humanitarian missions there after combat operations ceased.  Following that, CPT Snyder was chosen by the U.S. Army to complete Orthodontic training at The University of Louisville.  Following Orthodontic training, he went to Ft. Hood, TX to be the Chief of Orthodontics and teach the Orthodontic sector to the 2 year AEGD residents at the Program there.  After several years there he was recruited to be a mentor at the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program at the Air Force Post Graduate Dental School at Lackland AFB.  There he finished off as Program Director of the program and retired from the military. Outside of the office, Dr. Snyder enjoys outdoor activities and spending time at Lake Travis on sunny days.

Dr. Ryan Snyder is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Ryan Snyder is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.

Daniel Johnson
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DDS
General Dentist

Dr. Daniel Johnson grew up in Houston, TX. He earned his bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at Rice University and his doctorate in dental surgery at Texas A&M college of dentistry.  Dr. Johnson entered the dental field because he loves to help people and make a direct impact on people's lives. His favorite aspects of dentistry are restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and educating patients on their oral health. Outside of the office, Dr. Johnson enjoys fitness, attending sporting events, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Daniel Johnson is a dedicated and compassionate dentist with extensive experience and a passion for providing exceptional dental care. With a commitment to enhancing smiles and improving oral health, Dr. Daniel Johnson is passionate about helping patients achieve their ideal smile.
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