Gary L. Buzbee is the founding partner of Buzbee Dental in Springfield, MO. He opened the practice in October 1977, after serving two years in the United States Air Force. Gary is a graduate of Glendale High School, Drury University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Dr. Gary retired from Buzbee Dental in October 2024, and is proud to leave the practice he called home for 47 years in the hands of his sons Todd & Tyler.

Todd Buzbee graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield, MO and attended the University of Tulsa before entering dental school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. While at dental school Todd was accepted in to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national honor society. Todd joined his family’s dental practice upon graduating with honors from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry in May 2000.

Tyler Buzbee graduated from Glendale High School in Springfield, MO in 1995 where he played soccer and participated in the National Honor Society and student council cabinet. Following graduation, Tyler entered the combined 6-year BA/DDS program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. While at UMKC, he was an active member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. During Tyler's clinical training, he and his partner won the Outstanding Grand Rounds Presentation Award for their presentation, "Diastema Closure Using Porcelain Laminate Veneers". Following graduation from UMKC and successful completion of National and State board certification in 2001, Tyler joined Buzbee Dental in August of the same year. In his spare time, Tyler likes to cook, participate in physical fitness, and spend time with friends and family.

Dr. Shannon Dryer grew up in East Tennessee and received her B.S. in Biology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. She then graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2014. She went on to work in West Missouri and then lived in North Idaho for several years. Now back in Missouri, Dr. Dryer is excited to be part of the Buzbee Dental team. She is a Member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Providing top notch, gentle, and compassionate dental care is her daily mission in the office. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new recipes, gardening, hiking, and playing with her dog.  

Dr. Ben McGowan was born and raised in Columbia, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alabama in 2016 and went on to graduate from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2021. He has a special interest in removable prosthodontics, including complete and partial dentures, and enjoys providing comprehensive care in all areas of general dentistry.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Ben enjoys spending time with his 12-year-old husky mix, Dixie. His hobbies include woodworking, trail running, and watching great TV shows and movies.