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 and currently has a child in treatment. 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 Great Pyrenees, Maya.
Chelsea
Treatment ClinicianChelsea joined our team in March, 2016 with 2 years of experience in pediatric dentistry and one year in orthodontics. She left her home in Indiana for a more exciting life here in Austin, TX. She enjoys fitness, dance, exploring new places, and can be found cheering her boyfriend on from the sidelines as he plays wheelchair rugby!
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 stepdaughters Samantha and Zoe.
Shawn
New Patient SpecialistShawn is our New Patient Specialist and has been with us since February 2006. A Native Texan, she returned to her home state in 2004 from Ohio. She and husband David have been blessed with three beautiful daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and being in the sun either on the beach, floating the river or at a pool.
Sarah
Scheduling SpecialistSarah joined the team in September of 2019, she comes to us with over a decade of scheduling experience. Sarah was born and raised in ATX and loves cheering for the Longhorns and the Cowboys! When she is away from the office she enjoys shopping and spending time with the family and their 3 dogs. Fun fact, both she and her daughter are in braces together!
Ashtin
New Patient Clinical LiaisonAshtin is a Texas girl at heart. She recently joined our team after finishing a Dental Assisting program through Texas State University. Before joining our team Ashtin was a patient in the office. In her free time, Ashtin enjoys cooking and baking. Spending time with her family and friends is always her go to as well as loving her two adorable pups.
Smile Gallery
Creating fresh new smiles that are beautiful and unique is what the team at Buckman Orthodontics does best!
