Meet the Doctor
~ Since 1999 ~
DR. BRETT BUCKMAN
Dr. Buckman is a native Austinite. He attended Doss Elementary, Murchison Middle School and graduated from Johnston High School in 1987. From there, he attended Texas Christian University, earning a degree in accounting. After returning to Austin, he decided to pursue an orthodontic career and was accepted to The University of Texas Health Science Center-Dental School in San Antonio. He married his high school sweetheart, Heather, that same summer of 1993. After graduating as valedictorian, he finished his academic career in Dallas at Baylor’s Orthodontic residency program. He and Heather have two precious sons, Braden and Haden, and a beautiful daughter, Caden. Dr. B enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid supporter of his children’s activities
Meet the Team
Silvia
Lab / Sterilization CoordinatorSilvia has over 20 years of experience, blessing our team since June 2008. She is a native Texan from Laureles. She finds great joy in helping people, and makes every appliance as if she was making it for her own child. She is also a volunteer for the Austin Disaster Relief Network. Her hobbies include photography, making jewelry, travelling and spending time with her family.
Tiffany O
Patient Relations CoordinatorTiffany started her journey in orthodontics in August, 2015. She is originally from Illinois but now calls Texas her home. She received her BA in Communications from Texas State, and is excited to be working with her child’s orthodontist! She loves spending time with her family, especially at the Leander soccer fields. The highlight of her week is family movie night with her husband, children, and their 2 dogs Murphy and Maisy.
Victoria
Clinic CoordinatorVictoria came to us in February of 2007 with 4 years of experience in a general dental office. She is originally from Roswell, NM and moved to Austin in 2000. She enjoys spending time with her husband Clay, their precious sons Lorenzo and Dominic, and her wonderful daughters Samantha and Zoe.
Heather B
Marketing LiaisonHeather is excited to come along side the team here at Buckman Orthodontics in various capacities. She is most passionate about taking care of our amazing team so that they can better take care of you! You can also find her at their kids’ football or basketball games, walking their black lab, Gracie, or at HEB.
Adrian
New Patient SpecialistAdrian is a returning team member with over 10 years of clinical experience. Adrian brings her invaluable knowledge and experience as an orthodontic technician to her role as New Patient Specialist. A native Texan who believes a smile is the best accessory! When she is not helping others achieve beautiful smiles Adrian enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her niece and two nephews.
Naudia
Records TechnicianNaudia is originally from Roswell, NM and moved here just recently. Her hobbies include trying different foods, traveling, reading and photography. When she is not hard at work, she loves spending time with her fiancé and hanging out with her sisters and all of her amazing nephews and nieces. She is also mom to her fur baby, Hiccup.
Ann
Scheduling SpecialistA recent Oregon transplant with over 22 years of experience in the orthodontic field as financial coordinator and scheduling specialist. A long time Oregon ducks football season ticket holder and avid sports fanatic. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time exploring new places with her husband and daughters as well as spoiling her Grandson (he is the reason she moved to Texas)!
Beverly
Scheduling SpecialistBeverly joins the Buckman team with over 15 years of both clinical and administrative dental experience. She is a native Texan hailing from the Austin area. Beverly enjoys spending time with her husband Matt, their son Casey, and their brown Lab Harley. In her spare time Beverly loves to read a good book, is an avid gardener, and loves to travel. Family time is the best time so, as often as possible Beverly loves to spend time with her niece Peighton and barbecuing and getting together with all of her family.
Ayla Vega
Clinical Assistant
Ayla recently moved to Austin, Texas from the pacific northwest. Born in Washington state, Ayla was raised partially in Mexico City, where she graduated from high school. Ayla’s love for the dental field began when she was a young girl, she enjoys every minute working in this field. One of her favorite parts of working in orthodontics is her ability to share the experience of working with each patient towards the common goal of “a beautiful smile”! Outside of work, Ayla enjoys spending quality time with her significant other. She enjoys staying at home watching movies just as much as she loves taking walks through the park and exploring new spots in town.
Smile Gallery
Creating fresh new smiles that are beautiful and unique is what the team at Buckman Orthodontics does best!
