Send us a text A beloved 50-year dental practice doesn’t change hands lightly—and this one didn’t. We sit with Dr. Tiffany Buller to explore how a retiring small-town dentist chose his successor not for scale or corporate polish, but for shared values: conservative treatment, active listening, and unwavering community care. Within a week he realized the practice was safe, retired fully, and now returns as her patient. That’s trust you can feel. We dig into what makes dentistry truly work for people: the psychology behind the chair, not just the tools on the tray. Dr. Tiff explains why active listening beats memorized scripts, how she tailors visits for fear and comfort, and the practical ways a laid-back, human practice—think 80s pop, gentle humor, and real conversations—can lower anxiety and raise outcomes. From same-day crowns and therapeutic Botox for TMJ to extractions, implant restoration, and periodontal therapy, she keeps care accessible while staying conservative: fix what’s needed, protect what’s healthy, and never sell what doesn’t serve. Prevention is the quiet hero here. We walk through why six-month visits matter, the life-saving role of oral cancer screenings, and how panoramic x-rays every few years spot hidden issues early. Tiffany also addresses the controversial topic of refusing x-rays and the legal concept of supervised neglect, making a clear case for evidence-based imaging with today’s low-radiation tech. Most importantly, she maps the mouth–body connection—periodontal bacteria in arterial and brain plaques, the two-way street with diabetes, and why people with cardiac conditions, autoimmunity, or dementia need dental care that’s proactive and consistent. Threaded through it all is a warm portrait of real life: two daughters with full schedules, a house of pets with big personalities, Midwest sports loyalties, and small-town roots that run deep. Gratitude flows—to Hebron patients who built her first practice and to Bellbrook families who welcomed her with open arms. If you care about compassionate dentistry, community trust, and practical prevention that protects your health and your wallet, this conversation will stick with you. Subscribe, share with a friend who hates the dentist chair, and leave a review to tell us what helps you feel at ease. Visit www.bellbrookdental.com or call Dr. Tiff at 937-848-8662.
