Dr. Vaughn Brummer grew up in Corrales, New Mexico and moved with his family to South Carolina during his high school years. He graduated with honors from North Augusta High School in 1992 and was awarded a National Merit Scholarship to Baylor University. He graduated from Baylor in 1996 with a Bachelors degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He then was accepted into Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and license to practice dentistry in 2001. During his doctoral training, he was a member of the Odontological Honor Society. After receiving his doctorate, Dr. Brummer was accepted into the highly competitive Baylor College of Dentistry Pediatric Residency Program. He completed his residency training in pediatrics in 2003. Also in 2003, Dr. Brummer joined Dr. Randy Travis' pediatric dental practice in Madisonville, Kentucky and together they practiced as Travis & Brummer Pediatric Dentistry. In 2020, Brummer Pediatric Dentistry was announced and continues to proudly serve Madisonville and the Hopkins County area, as well as many surrounding communities. Dr. Brummer is accomplished in all areas of dentistry including interceptive orthodontic diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Brummer is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He keeps up to date with new dental techniques through his affiliations with the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Kentucky Dental Association, and the West Central Kentucky Dental Society. He lectures on various topics in pediatric dentistry to a wide range of audiences, and conducts continuing education seminars at various levels.
Dr. Brummer has also held offices in several dental organizations, most notably he has served as President and Vice President of the West Central Kentucky Dental Society, as well as the Childrens Dental Health Month Chairperson.
Dr. Brummer and his wife, Suzanne, live in Madisonville, Kentucky. They have three children, Aidan, Chase, and Paige. Suzanne works for the dental practice fulfilling office accounting duties. Together the Brummer family enjoys traveling, sporting events, and music. Ask Dr. Brummer to play the guitar or piano for you!