Meet Amy Richter, DMD, MS

Orthodontist in the Buffalo Area

With a personalized approach to orthodontic care, Dr. Amy Richter takes the time to get to know each patient and understand their goals and expectations to create a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. She understands that every smile is different and works closely with patients and families to make orthodontic treatment feel comfortable and clear from the very beginning.

Depending on each patient’s needs and treatment goals, orthodontic options may include:

  • Traditional braces
  • Clear braces
  • Clear aligners
  • Invisalign® for Teens
  • Palatal expanders and dentofacial orthopedic appliances

Take the First Step with a Complimentary Consultation

We are proud to offer complimentary orthodontic consultations to determine whether you or your child could benefit from treatment for crooked, crowded, or misaligned teeth. During your visit, Dr. Richter will take the time to explain her recommended treatment plan, answer your questions, and make sure you feel comfortable with your options.

Get to Know Dr. Richter

Getting to know her patients is important to Dr. Richter, and she enjoys helping families feel at ease throughout their orthodontic experience. Outside of the office, Dr. Richter lives in East Amherst with her husband and son. She enjoys reading, cooking, camping, and spending time with her family.

Growing up on a farm in Erie, Pennsylvania, sparked her lifelong love of animals. She continues to share that love by volunteering for a local pet rescue organization and has a few animals of her own, including her rescued cattle dog and three adopted cats.

Education and Orthodontic Training

Her education began at Gannon University in her hometown of Erie, PA, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She went on to earn her dental degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, OH, graduating with High Honors. During dental school, she received the Delta Sigma Delta Academic Achievement Award and the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Scholarship Award.

In 2008, she earned both a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree from the prestigious University of Michigan. Her orthodontic training provided an outstanding clinical education in treating patients with the latest technologies available.

She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a distinction she earned by completing written and oral examinations and presenting patient records that demonstrate her clinical experience and expertise.

Professional Memberships

Dr. Richter is an active member in many leading dental and orthodontic organizations, including:

  • College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • New York State Dental Association
  • 8th District Dental Society
  • 8th District Orthodontic Academy
  • Erie County Dental Association

Research and Publication

Dr. Richter has also contributed to orthodontic research. Her research, “Incidence of Caries Lesions Among Patients Treated with Comprehensive Orthodontics,” has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Her research has been cited numerous times by other authors and presented at dental meetings internationally.

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