#DentistSanClementeCA

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Meet Dr. Raymond L. Wright, Jr.

Dr. Raymond L. Wright, Jr. attended undergraduate college at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL for two years and was then accepted into the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago, IL. He graduated with a DDS degree at age 24 and then obtained his Certificate in Periodontics from the same school. He was the youngest Doctor to ever receive a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Illinois at the age of 26.

Following his graduation Dr. Wright was an Assistant Professor in Periodontics at both the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in Chicago, IL, and Meharry School of Dentistry in Nashville, TN for nine years. He was also an Assistant Professor in Orthodontics for two years at the University of Illinois completing a research study that was later published in the American Journal of Orthodontics. Dr. Wright was appointed as a Minority Student Advisor at the University of Illinois for nine years.

Dr. Wright was in private practice as a Periodontist for twenty-three years in Chicago, IL. He was a staff dentist with the Illinois Department of Corrections for eleven years. He served as Sergeant of Arms, Scholarship Chairman, Program Chairman, Secretary, Vice-President, and President of two local Chicago dental societies as well as a consultant to Delta Dental Insurance. He was a board member of the Chicago Museum of Natural History Collector Committee and the Joseph Holmes Dance Theatre. Dr. Wright was nominated and received an Outstanding Young Man of the Year Award.

After leaving Chicago Dr. Wright was employed as a Periodontist with Dental Service Organizations in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, San Diego, and Los Angeles, CA. While in Denver he served as a volunteer photographer for the Denver Broncos Junior Cheerleaders squad.

Dr. Wright has presented many topics in Periodontics to colleagues and has taken numerous continuing education courses. His goal is to provide the most comprehensive and beneficial periodontal and implant therapy to his patients in a safe and comfortable manner.

Dr. Wright’s hobbies include traveling, biking, hiking, skiing, swimming, bowling, photography, and going to movies. He is currently married to his wife Baitao and they are raising a fourteen-year-old son Jason and an eight-year-old daughter Zoe. Dr. Wright has a son, Dr. Raymond L. Wright III, who is a well-respected general dentist in Chicago.

Dr. Wright’s father was an Army officer and he was raised as an Army Brat who traveled frequently and has lived in Virginia, Massachusetts, New York, New Foundland, France, and Japan. After twenty years in the Army, his father retired as a Major in the 5th Army Brigade and moved the family to Chicago when he was a sophomore in High School.

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MEET DR. DAVE BUCHAN 

Dr. Dave Buchan was born and raised in Southern California.  After some traumatic childhood dental experiences, he was drawn to pursuing a dental career from a very early age when his San Clemente dentist helped transform his fears into a passion to help people.  After graduating from Corona del Mar High, (where he met his beloved wife, Blair) he studied psychology & biology at UCLA.  He enjoyed UCLA so much, he went on to complete his dental degree there.  One of Dr. Buchan's passions was mentoring fellow students in prosthetic dentistry. He is constantly taking courses in Restorative, Implant & Cosmetic  Dentistry to keep up to date with the rapid advances in dental care.    Dr. Buchan is committed to providing the highest quality of care to his patients. He has enjoyed serving the San Clemente community by coaching youth sports, being active in his local church and helping low-income families with dental care.  He & his family have also considered it a privilege to have traveled to Papua New Guinea, El Salvador, Belize, and Mexico to provide dentistry in remote areas where no dental care has been available.

Dr. Dave and Blair have been blessed with two beautiful children.  He has enjoyed practicing dentistry and living in San Clemente for the past 20 years.  His outstanding work and gentle manner are the reasons why many of his patients refer others to him.  He endeavors to give thanks to God for any good that comes from what he does.  He looks forward to helping improve your oral health and providing you with excellent dental care.  Dr. Buchan would love to meet you and personally discuss any needs you have.

P.S.  Dr. B also enjoys surfing, golf, music & spending time with his family.