Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
What is a Pediatric Dentist?
Pediatric Dentists, like Dr. Brummer, are specialists dedicated to the oral health of children and the monitoring of their facial growth and development. Our office is designed for treating children from infancy through adolescence, as well as the medically and the physically compromised.
Why Choose a Pediatric Dentist?
A pediatric patient not only has a different dentition than adults but he/she may have specific dental and behavioral needs that are unique to a child. These needs may include orthodontics, dental sealants, fluoride applications or home treatments, or just simply education in oral hygiene. In addition to treating existing dental problems, our office focuses on prevention through patient and parent education. We feel that you and your child do not come to our office to have their “cavities fixed” but rather to prevent them. Our office provides all of the educational tools necessary for our patients to enjoy a cavity-free future.
What is a Board Certified
Pediatric Dentist?
When a Pediatric Dentist is Board Certified it means that the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry or ABPD certifies that the dental care being provided is based on standards of excellence that lead to high quality oral health care for infants, children, adolescents and patients with special health care needs. Certification by the ABPD provides assurance to the public that Pediatric Dentists, like Dr. Brummer, have successfully completed accredited training and a voluntary examination process designed to continually validate the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to the delivery of quality patient care.
Establishing Your Child’s
Dental Home
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents and other care providers to help every child establish a dental home by 12 months of age. Establishing a dental home provides some key components to dental care for your child including...
• Comprehensive oral health care including acute care and preventive services.
• Individualized preventive dental health program based upon a caries-risk assessment.
• Anticipatory guidance regarding growth and development.
• Plan for acute dental trauma (emergencies).
• Dietary counseling.
• Referrals to dental specialists when care cannot directly be provided within the dental home.
• Referral at an age determined by patient, parent, and pediatric dentist.
Meet Dr. Vaughn Brummer
Welcome to Brummer Pediatric Dentistry! With a passion for children’s oral health and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Brummer and his team are dedicated to providing top-notch dental care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Dr. Vaughn Brummer earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Texas A&M University School of Dentistry (formerly Baylor College of Dentistry) in Dallas, Texas in 2001. Upon earning his doctorate and dental license, Dr. Brummer was accepted into the highly competitive Texas A&M University School 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 Children’s Dental Health Month Chairperson.
Dr. Brummer and his family have resided in Madisonville, Kentucky since 2003. He is privileged to care for the children of Western Kentucky.
We love what we do.
Treating children with kindness and compassion while promoting a lifetime of healthy dental habits is the our mission.
From the time your child grows their first tooth until they are ready to move on to an adult dentist, Dr. Brummer and his team will help care for and protect your child’s smile. Because children are so different from adults, we take a unique approach to every patient. We treat our patients as if they were our own and we want each visit to be a fun, educational visit.
Our Pediatric Dentistry Services
Preventive
Dentistry
Restorative
Dentistry
Prevention is the key to good oral hygiene! At Brummer Pediatric Dentistry, we strive to provide a fun, educational environment to set your child up for a lifetime of healthy habits. We recommend early dental visits to help families understand how diet, brushing and flossing all contribute to good oral health.
If signs of dental decay are noted, we are committed to discussing all options and answering all questions prior to treatment. We have multiple options available, including ways to stop or slow the progression of the decay for smaller cavities. In the event a filling or crown is recommended, we offer tooth colored fillings, silver and white crowns.
ORTHODONTIC
TREATMENT
EMERGENCY
TREATMENT
Orthodontic treatment options can be discussed with you by Dr. Brummer if needed. He is qualified to treat many developing and established orthodontic problems. He can advise and assist you if referral to an orthodontic specialist is the best option.
While our goal is to prevent dental emergencies, we understand that the need for urgent dental care is sometimes necessary and can be a stressful experience for both parents and children. We strive to handle dental emergencies promptly and with compassion.
Schedule a Visit
We are always available to schedule your child's next visit and answer any questions you might have about your upcoming visit.
We are available
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday - Thursdays
Call us at
270-821-7386
Visit Us at
1400 Pride Avenue
Madisonville, KY 42431
Look no further for your
child’s dental home...