Meet Our Staff
Quality and comfort are our top priorities. Our experienced staff will provide you caring support and individualized treatments that will make your dental experience comfortable and anxiety-free.
Dr. John A. Buettner
Dr. Buettner is from Cullman, Alabama, and graduated from Cullman High School in 1979.
He attended Auburn University, and the University of Alabama for undergraduate studies.
After three years of undergraduate work, he was selected to enter the University of Alabama,
Birmingham School of Dentistry under an accelerated program that allowed honor students to
enter the dental school with only three years of undergraduate work completed. His first
year of dental school completed his undergraduate degree in pre-dentistry and he graduated
with the academic honor cum laude. He has been practicing dentistry since 1986. Dr. Buettner
and his wife Kendall have two daughters, Dawson and Laurel.
He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry and is a strong supporter of PSIF (Public Service Insurance Fund). PSIF is a program that provides free life and accidental insurance to all active duty officers in the Montgomery Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriffs Department and State Troopers.
Dr. Amy Morrison Anderson
Dr. Amy Morrison Anderson joined our practice in July 2005. She is a lifelong resident of
Montgomery, and a graduate of Jefferson Davis High School, Auburn University, and the
University of Alabama, Birmingham School of Dentistry.
She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Alabama Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Anderson most enjoys doing veneers. "The reward of seeing my patients' self-confidence and self-esteem boosted by a beautiful smile is immeasurable".
Brandon, her husband, is also a graduate of Jefferson Davis High School and Auburn University. They have one daughter, Bailey Elizabeth, and twin sons, Caden and Cole.
Dr. Jay L. Robertson
Dr. Jay Robertson joined our practice in July 2008. He is from Montgomery and is a
graduate of Saint James School, Birmingham-Southern College, and the University of
Alabama, Birmingham School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental
Association, the Alabama Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
"I am really enjoying practicing dentistry in my hometown," said Dr. Robertson, "The community of Montgomery has always been good to me, and helped me become the person I am". "I see dentistry as a way for me to give back and serve this area".
When not at work, Dr. Robertson enjoys playing in various sports leagues around the city and is an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery.
Dr. E. Ward Smith
Dr. Smith was raised in the small town of Collinsville in northeast Alabama. He
graduated from Collinsville High School in 1958 and also attended Marion Institute.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree and his Doctor of Medical Dentistry from
the University of Alabama. After graduating from dental school, he worked for the
Lowndes County Community Health project from 1969 until he opened his own practice
in Montgomery in 1972. In 1977, Dr. Smith was on the medical clinic board of the
newly founded University Medical Center, now known as Baptist East. Dr. Smith enjoys
all aspects of dentistry, in fact, we have discovered that we have to shew him out of
the office to take a vacation. He particularly enjoys doing cosmetic dentistry.
He is a LIFE member of the Alabama Dental Association (more than 35 years membership), and a longtime member of the Second District Dental Society.
Dr. Smith is an avid golfer and he and his wife Jan split their time between the lake and Montgomery. He has one son, Mickey who lives in Atlanta with his wife Mary Kathryn and their daughter Emma, and a daughter, Hunter, and her husband Jake who live in Montgomery.
Betty Karle, Office Manager
Betty has been with Dr. Buettner for seven years as the Office Manager. She was born in
Charleston, West Virginia and attended high school and college there. Her husband Don is
a retired Air Force Officer and after having enjoyed the city while attending several Air
Force schools at Maxwell AFB, they decided when the time came they would retire in Montgomery.
Betty says it was actually the weather in the south that attracted them. "When you have lived
in the far north for years, with long months of well below freezing temperatures and deep snow,
you just look for a place where, when you show them a snow shovel and they don't know what it
is, you say Home At Last!"
As far as my work goes, I must honestly say I truly enjoy working at Montgomery Dentistry. Dr. Buettner and Dr. Anderson are both very hard working people and are dedicated to providing the best dental care possible to our patients. Betty and Don have two sons, Ryan and Reid and two Granddaughters, Taylor and Sofia.
Stephanie Cox, Dental Assistant
Stephanie Cox joined our practice in February 2008 as a dental assistant with 4 years
experience in the dental field. She was born in Andalusia, Alabama, and moved to
Montgomery with her family when she was 9 years old. She is a 2000 graduate of Robert
E. Lee High School, and just began her course work in the Alabama Dental Hygiene
Program. She lives with two cats, Abbie and Angel.
"I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of Montgomery Dentistry. The atmosphere and quality of dentistry is incomparable."
Michaelle Householder, Business Coordinator
We have two transplanted Yankees on our staff and Michaelle is one of them. She was born in
Ithaca, New York and raised in Buffalo. Burrrrrr. "On the staff side, I enjoy working with
a group of people that have become my surrogate family. On the patient side I like being able
to help patients meet their dental needs and assist them through the insurance and financial
process, it lets me know I've made a difference in someone's life. Besides, I'd rather have
deep fried turkey (definitely a southern tradition) at Thanksgiving than four feet of snow in
Buffalo"
Michaelle and her husband Robert Glen have two children, Robert and Jacob.
Jeanene Lewis, Hygienist/Assistant
Jeanene is from Montgomery, and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in the class of '92.
She has worked in the dental field for 10 years, six of those with Dr. Buettner. She completed
her hygiene work at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
"I really enjoy helping our patients achieve the best dental health possible, while in a comfortable environment, all of which is made possible by having an experienced staff, dental team, and honest, caring Drs".
Jeanene has one daughter, Madison.
Mary Joiner, Hygienist/Assistant
Mary is from Prattville, Al. She has worked in dentistry for 21 years, the last 7 with Dr. Buettner.
She completed her hygiene work at the University of Alabama, Birmingham "I enjoy working with Dr.
Buettner and Dr. Anderson. They are very dedicated to helping the patient while always making them
feel comfortable."
Mary and her husband Darrell have two sons, Keith and Kevin and five grandchildren.
Renee Joiner, Hygienist/Assistant
Renee has worked for Dr. Buettner for 14 yrs. She started as an assistant and went to Hygiene School
at the University of Alabama, Birmingham receiving her Registered Dental Hygienist license in 2000.
"They tell me I'm a big extrovert so of course I like the interaction between Drs., staff and patients. I get to know my patients and we may even have a few laughs while I'm cleaning their teeth. I find it helps them relax. I care about their health and taking care of their teeth and gums is a big part of having a healthy life-style."
Renee and husband Keith, both from Prattville, graduated together from Prattville High School in the class of '92. They have two sons, Skylar and Hunter.
Kristi Mitchell, Front Desk Coordinator
Kristi is from Greenville, Al. She graduated from Fort Dale Academy and attended Auburn University
Montgomery. Kristi is the newest member of our staff having been with us for two years. She comes
to us with a great deal of customer service experience.
"I love my job at Montgomery Dentistry. Being able to be a part of a great team with Dr. Buettner and Dr. Anderson as our leaders is a wonderful experience. Given my background, you could probably guess that I most enjoy building a relationship with our patients. Taking care of their needs is what I'm here for."
Tamika Pelt, Hygienist/Assistant
Tamika is our other transplanted Yankee. Born in New Jersey, and raised in New York City, Tamika came
to Montgomery to attend Alabama State University. While at ASU, she met her soon-to-be husband, William,
who was studying computer programming. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama, Birmingham Hygiene
Program.
"I enjoy being a Dental Hygienist. To have the opportunity to make my patients feel good when they leave my chair with a fresh, clean smile seems like a small thing, but most people don't realize how important regular dental check-ups are to their over all health. I like being able to do my part to keep them healthy."
Tamika and her husband have three children, Keosha, Kristopher, and Keanna
Kaci Richardson, Hygienist/Assistant
Kaci is from Alexander City, Al. She began working as a dental assistant 5 years ago, and entered the
hygiene program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham in 2005. She completed the course and received
her RDH certification.
"Since I am a hygienist, to me there is nothing prettier than a smile with beautiful white, healthy teeth, and I notice everybody's smile. To be able to keep my patients smile bright and beautiful or restore it to that level, is what I do. It's why I went to hygiene school. It makes my day when I finish with a patient and they say "Thanks, my teeth feel great", or I catch them looking at their teeth in our big mirror on the way out."
Kaci and her husband Bryan have one son, Thomas.
Wanda Trussell, Hygienist/Assistant/Treatment Coordinator
Wanda was born in Montgomery, Al and raised in Tallassee and Notasulga, Al. She graduated from Notasulga
High School and went on to get a Nursing Assistant Certificate and a certification in Dental Assisting.
Wanda has worked for Dr. Buettner for 10 years and in 2001 received her RDH Certificate from the
University Alabama, Birmingham.
"I feel we give the best dentistry and comfort to all of our patients. We make every effort to accommodate patients' schedules and alleviate their fears and concerns."
Wanda and her husband Stephon have two children, Chase and Hailey.
