Terry Buckenheimer – Dentist
Dr. Buckenheimer attended West Virginia University to attain his undergraduate degree in Biology. He then earned his DMD Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1980. He came to Tampa that year and underwent a General Practice Residency program for one year. Dr. Buckenheimer has practiced General Dentistry in Tampa since 1981.
Dr. Buckenheimer has been President of several dental organizations throughout his career, giving back to the profession of dentistry. He served as President of the Hillsborough County Dental Association, the Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic, the West Coast District Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association. He has been a Board member of the Florida Dental Association Foundation for over 25 years and was their President for two years. He is currently Florida’s Trustee to the American Dental Association whose headquarters are based in Chicago. He serves on various committees and as a Board member of the American Dental Association’s Foundation and the Dental Lifeline Network.
Dr. Buckenheimer enjoys his patients and giving back to the community. He has organized several charity events and has served on many community service boards. He also enjoys golf, travel, flyfishing and spending time with family.
Diana graduated from St. Petersburg Jr. College and has been a hygienist for 29 years. She has been a proud member of our staff since 2005. Diana has continued her dental education by getting certified to administer anesthesia. On her down time, she volunteers her services to organizations such as Mission of Mercies, which provides free dental care for those in need.
Jenna was born in Tampa, FL and attended University of Tampa and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2007. She furthered her education at St Petersburg College and received her Associate of Science in Dental Hygeine in 2013. Jenna resides in South Tampa and is married to Ryan and recently a new addition arrived. Bouncing baby boy Jackson. She enjoys her Hungarian Vizsla Wrangler.
Lisa was born in Iowa, raised in Brandon and has lived in Riverview since 1987. She attended Loyola University, New Orleans and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.
Lizzy is originally from Alaska and has lived all over since leaving at age 18. She graduated in 2006 from University of Maryland, Baltimore where she received her BS in Dental Hygiene. After a few years at home with her kids, she began working at our office in 2022, where she is loving being back working with patients.
Yeiced was born in Camaguey, Cuba and moved to the United States when she was 10 years old. She is a graduate of AP Leto High School and attained her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant degree from Concorde Technical College in 2018. Yeiced is fluent in Spanish and English.
Mary was born in New Jersey, she moved here her senior year where she attended Robinson High School. She got her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant at Concorde Career Institute in 2002.
Jessica was born in New Orleans, and moved to Florida in 1996. She has been a certified expanded function dental assistant for 12 years.
Jelyitsa Rubis has 13 years experience in the dental field. She’s a native Texan that resides in South Tampa with her husband of 7 years and two daughters. Together with her family, she enjoys to travel and spend time at the beach.
Teresa joined the practice in 1988 as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant where she worked along side of Dr. Buckenheimer for more than 10 years. She later joined the front office staff and furthered her education by earning an Associates of Arts degree at Hillsborough Community College followed by a Bachelors Degree at University of South Florida.
Copper is our Goldendoodle who comes to work each and every day to help make sure our family of patients feel comfortable and enjoy having optimal healthcare.
