GATEWAY DENTAL - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Family and General Dentist

Dr. M. Albert Kuo, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine with a specialist certificate in Endodontics. He has received many awards, including an Outstanding Proficiency Award for his achievements in the Endodontic program. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists. Dr. Kuo has over 20 years of experience in dentistry, of which 15 years have been devoted to Endodontics. He strives to stay up to date with the latest technologies and advancements in technique within the dental community. Dr. Kuo invests a significant amount of his time in continuing and ongoing education to stay updated and to refine his skills.

Dr. Tyler Buchanan loves to finally be practicing alongside the Reflections Dental Centre team. He was raised in the greater Seattle area, and grew up observing how his father, Dr. G. Glenn Buchanan, provided care to patients with great joy. Dr. Tyler pursued his undergraduate degree at Rice University in Houston, TX, where he studied psychology and biochemistry. It was there he discovered how dentistry is a career that offers a perfect blend of the sciences with unmatched opportunities for creativity in a patient-focused setting.

Dr. Buchanan earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from the University of California at Irvine, and his DDS from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in Washington DC. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Buchanan incorporates his expertise and current technology to provide his patients with the best in family, cosmetic, emergency, and comprehensive dentistry. He is a member of local and national dental societies and actively participates in continuing dental education. Dr. Buchanan and his family relocated to Seattle from Southern California in 1992 and founded Gateway Dental Centre of Seattle that same year, followed by Reflections Dental Centre in West Seattle in 2005. Dr. Buchanan and his wife enjoy traveling to see their children and experiencing the beautiful Washington scenery while skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking with their beloved dog, Jack.

Job Titles:

• Family and General Dentist

Dr. Wang's philosophy for patient care is to always treat patients as though they are "members of my family". He recevied his dental degree from Chung Shan Medical and Dental University in Taiwan, Masters of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, and a Certificate in Periodontics and Masters of Science designations. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in Periodontics and serves as the Chief of Periodontics at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Wang is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.Dr. Wang's research includes quantifying the effects of systemic health on periodontal status and the clinic outcomes of immediate and delayed implant placement and loading. Additionally, Dr. Wang sits on the Curriculum Committee and Student Progress Committee at U of W, a role which helps course directors to ensure equivalency of education for all Periodontic students.