Dr. Matthew Hein-Dentist
Dr. Hein started at Buffalo Dental Clinic in 2010.
Matt is a one of a kind type of guy. He is in an office with ten women (one being his wife) and he is loved by each and every one of them. Not every man can keep ten women happy but he does it all while making his patients smile and helping them become as healthy as possible. Matt loves talking about hunting while his patient's mouths are open so he can't be interrupted. The assistants almost have broken him of his painful habit of singing along to the radio but he is still allowed to wear any pair of crazy socks he wants. He consumes more sugar than the average person but he also brushes his teeth longer and more often than most, so he calls that a win. He knew he wanted to be a dentist ever since he was in middle school and I think that we can all agree that we are so glad that he followed his dream!
Dr. Mackenzie Kortz-Dentist
Mackenzie grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and in 2025 moved to Buffalo from Kansas City so she is experiencing the small town life for the first time! She has been pleasantly surprised to see patients outside of the office but she has been unsure how to act so make sure if you see her, say "HI". As you get to know Mackenzie you will learn that she loves dogs, plants, and her family; so much so that she keeps adding more of each of these loves to her life. She has two dogs, one baby (John), and over 60 houseplants! If you ever want to do something nice for her after she has treated you well in the chair instead of bringing her a houseplant maybe treat her to a vanilla latte or M&Ms, she likes those too.
Texie Baker- RDH
Texie started at Buffalo Dental Clinic in 2000.
Texie is a busy mom to four and an amazing friend to many. Texie is always busy helping others in her community and her giving spirit can be seen in her work at our office. She is loved by her patients and she knows not only about their oral health but usually about their most recent vacation and newest addition to their family or their favorite food. She loves to learn about her patients and use her knowledge to treat them to the best of her ability. She is this way at the office and in her daily life outside of work as well. Our office, and the world are better places because Texie is a part of it.
Peyton Smith- RDH
Peyton started at Buffalo Dental Clinic in 2019. Peyton has the best giggle and her personality is a perfect match for our office. Peyton loves the outdoors and she has some great hunting stories to tell. Ask her about hunting on Dr. Hein's property, thats a story that should have a section of its own. Peyton is scared of babies "they can't even support their own head" but loves kids. She hates top shelves but loves high heels. There is nothing more wholesome than Peyton sitting on our couches during office meetings and seeing her little feet dangling above the floor. But what she lacks in heighth she makes up with in awesomeness. And because of her awesomeness we know she giggled at this bio (or at least we hope so) and she knows it means she is loved by all, even babies.
Annaliese Baker-Dental Assistant
Annaliese joined Buffalo Dental Clinic in 2025.
Annaliese has had many changes in her life recently. She started a new job (with us), got married, moved to a new home/community, and is having a baby. She used the word "adaptable" to describe herself and she is 100% correct. You would never know Annaliese has had so many changes recently because anyone that has been in with her as an assistant would never guess she is new to the dental field or has experienced these huge life changes. She keeps her cool in all situations and seems like she has been doing it all for years. She even says she thinks she has gained the abilility to smell cavities ;). I'd say she was made for this job!
Annaliese has had many changes in her life recently. She started a new job (with us), got married, moved to a new home/community, and is having a baby. She used the word "adaptable" to describe herself and she is 100% correct. You would never know Annaliese has had so many changes recently because anyone that has been in with her as an assistant would never guess she is new to the dental field or has experienced these huge life changes. She keeps her cool in all situations and seems like she has been doing it all for years. She even says she thinks she has gained the abilility to smell cavities ;). I'd say she was made for this job!
Bonnie-Dental Assistant
Bonnie started at Buffalo Dental Clinic in 2006.
Bonnie says her hero is her grandmother and I think she may be fulfilling that same legacy to her numerous grandchildren (adopted, step, foster, biological, she claims and loves them all). Bonnie loves to laugh and she loves to help make other's lives easier. She makes all of our lives at Buffalo Dental Clinic easier because she usually knows what we need before we do. That might be an xray for patients, a dental instrument during a procedure, an order that needs placed, or even a patient's name that is walking in the door. Bonnie states she loves her job and we believe that is what makes her so great at it.
Lauren Rives-Front Desk Coordinator
Lauren started at Buffalo Dental Clinic in 2025
And we are so glad she did! Lauren came to Buffalo Dental Clinic at a time when the front office was in need of extra help due to address/insurance issues related to the move and Lauren was up for the task. Lauren is a perfect fit for the office with her cognizance and love of laughter, she keeps the office moving in the right direction in so many ways. She says her favorite thing about Buffalo Dental Clinic is "Kristen" so she is obviously super smart on top of everything else. But she also says the first thing she would do if she wins the lottery is quit her job so no lottery tickets for Lauren!
