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Where Little Smiles Shine Bright
Dr. A.J. Vaughn

Dr. A.J.

DMD Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Vaughn (Dr. A.J.) grew up in Oklahoma in the small town of Sand Springs. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Tulsa, where he received his BS in Biology and went on to be a cardiovascular technologist assisting in heart catheterization and pacemaker implantations in the hospital’s Heart Cath Lab. After three years, Dr. Vaughn went on to complete his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As a general dentist, he worked for two years in a pediatric specialty office and found his love for treating children. He went on to complete his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Vaughn continues to further his education and training to serve his patients in the most effective way possible. He is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and is an Associate Fellow of the Academy of Gp Orthodontics. He has trained with numerous board-certified specialists over the years and learned from their skills and knowledge to become the most skilled pediatric dentist he can be for every child he sees.

Dr. Vaughn has a true passion for nature. He loves to hike in the mountains and maintain a healthy lifestyle with diet and training. In his free time, Dr. Vaughn and his wife, Alla, enjoy traveling and spending as much time in nature as possible.

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Experience Our five-star care

Hear from families who trust us to make every visit positive, comfortable, and truly exceptional for their child’s smile.

Valery Z.
Wonderful professional service, very beautiful and welcoming atmosphere
Libby P.
I could not be more pleased with our visit. My husband and I are new to the area and were needing a new dentist for our kiddos. I was so impressed with Dr. Vaughn and his thoroughness. Our kids have never enjoyed the dentist before, but now they ask how soon they get to come back. I appreciated how easy it was to make our appointment and be seen. The esthetics of the place made it very relaxing and inviting. I appreciate that the environment didn't overstimulate my kiddos and you can tell they are very family oriented. I would recommend Grow Pediatric Dentisry to anyone needing a dentist for their kiddos. The office staff was also extremely kind and helpful.
Olena K.
Such an amazing kids dental clinic! 💙 Everything is super clean, modern, and welcoming. The doctors are kind, patient, and know exactly how to work with children — even the most nervous ones feel comfortable here. Highly recommend to all parents — your kids will actually love coming to the dentist!
Pelageia W.
Highly recommend! The staff is amazing — friendly, patient, and great with kids. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making every visit stress-free.
R E
Loved them. All 3 of my boys come here. Dr V really listened to concerns and recommended what was best for my son and not all of them as a whole.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're happy to know you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry Team.
anne C.
Great team of professionals. Taking my 7 year old grandson here for 3 years and he loves going to the dentist!🙌😍
Response from the owner:Dear Anne, Thank you so much for your kind words!We're so happy you had great experience with us. Our team truly enjoys caring for our little patients and we can't wait to welcome you back! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric dentistry team.
Roberto C.
Great people works here .. so thankful for the help you provide all the time .
Response from the owner:Dear Roberto, Thank you for your kind feedback and continued trust in our practice. We're committed to providing the highest standard of pediatric dental care and look forward to serving your family for many years to come. Warm regards , The Grow Pediatric dentistry team.
Leonel N.
Personal muy amables, ningun problema desde antes que renovarán el lugar, mejoraron mejor la sala de espera ahora
Muy comfortable
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're happy to know you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry Team.
Jazmyn T.
I love the Grow Pediactric Experience. This is a wonderful place to bring your children for dental care. My children live it here. Every child should get the chance to at least experience this place one. Stop by soon.
Response from the owner:Dear Jazmyn, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Our team strives to create positive , gentle experience for every patient and we're pleased to know your visit reflected that commitment. Thank you for choosing Grow Pediatric dentistry! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry team.
Aquilina R.
Excelente atención,muy agradable el personal y el lugar .A mi hijo le encanta ir al dentista .
Response from the owner:Dear Aquilina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We truly appreciate you choosing Grow Pediatric Dentistry.We're committed to providing the highest standard of pediatric dental care and look forward to serving your family for many years to come. Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry team.
Lolita Smith M.
My daughter had a great visit! She’s on the spectrum, and this office was so kind and accommodating. Highly recommend for children with sensory needs.
Response from the owner:Dear Lolita, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you had great experience with us. Our team truly enjoys caring for our patients and we can't wait to welcome you back! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry team.
Rosa V.
All very well the girls very friendly all in general all very clean and above all very hygiene.
Response from the owner:Dear Rosa, We sincerely appreciate your kind words. Our team strives to create a positive, gentle experience for every child, and we're pleased to know your visit reflected that commitment. Thank you for choosing Grow pediatric dentistry! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry Team.
Berenice I.
Excellent service! from the front desk, to the dental assistants, to the Doctor.
Response from the owner:Dear Berenice, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We're happy to know you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support! Warm regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry Team.
nancy H M.
100/10 I highly recommend it, everyone very kind, and patient. Everything perfect! The staff and the doctor treat My child and me with kindness and respect.
Response from the owner:Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Your feedback and support means a lot to us! Warm Regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry Team.
Tinae W.
I love this office . The ladies were teaching me Spanish. Very friendly and nice.
Response from the owner:Dear Tinae, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with our team. Your feedback and support means a lot to us! Warm Regards, The Grow Pediatric Dentistry Team.
Yuliia B.
Wonderful clinic! The design is very modern and fun for children, which makes the visit so much more enjoyable. Dr. Vaughn is incredibly caring and attentive, and the whole staff is friendly and professional. Our child felt completely comfortable. Highly recommend!
Kristina K
Dr V and the new office are a delight! Kid (and parent!) friendly. Cozy and calm office to help ease my kids fears. Communication is seamless which reduces my stress when having to bring the little one in.

Thanks for everything you do! Highly recommend!
Inna K.
Great experience! The staff and dentist were wonderful, and my child wasn’t scared at all! The office design is pleasant, clean, and welcoming. Definitely recommend for kids!
Olia H.
Great Dr and attentive practice; they took care of everything so well!
maritza H.
Staff was super nice and friendly. My kids loved the new theme and improvements that was made to the office.
Juli A.
We had such a wonderful experience at Grow Pediatric Dentistry. From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming, patient, and so kind with my children. The waiting area is bright and kid-friendly. The clinic itself is very clean, modern, and beautifully designed, with lots of toys and fun entertainment that kept my child happy and relaxed while waiting.

Dr. Vaughn, took the time to explain everything in a gentle, reassuring way, which made the whole visit stress-free. My kids actually left smiling and said they weren’t scared at all—which is such a relief as a parent!

It’s clear that everyone here truly cares about kids and making dental visits a positive experience. I would highly recommend this clinic to any parent looking for a caring and professional dental team for their children.
Amairani R.
We had a wonderful experience. My child usually feels nervous at medical appointments, but the doctor and staff were incredibly patient, kind, and gentle. They took the time to explain everything in a way my child could understand, which really helped ease any anxiety. The office is clean, welcoming, and very child-friendly, with little details that make kids feel comfortable. I truly appreciate the care and professionalism we received, and I highly recommend this place to any parent looking for a pediatric dentist who goes above and beyond.
shawn A.
My son had a dental emergency I showed up to the dentist at 8:00 in the morning with no appointment by noon they had him fixed best pediatric dentist in town
FullofLife 4.
I was sad to see Dr Furbert go but happy for the new chapter in her life.. I was a bit nervous about the new Dentist. Happy to report that has been put to rest. I am pleasantly pleased with the new changes and what’s to come.. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. Dr V was just as amazing.. He actually took the time to listen and was thoughtful in his explanation.. My 8 year old daughter loved the front area..
Marin
Service 10/10 I will continue to bring my 3 children here 😊
Cynthia C.
My grandson was very relaxed. He is very anxious about any dental work.
Melanie D.
EDIT TO ORIGINAL POST: I wrote my previous review around 2 years ago. Dr. Furbur retired and the new doctor taking over is Dr. Vaughn. I have been twice in the last weeks for 2 different children and both were great experiences! It is mostly still all the same amazing, friendly and helpful office staff and dental assistants as before with the exception of 1 or 2 new faces. Dr. Vaughn has implemented a new system for answering/taking calls, making appointments, rescheduleing, questions etc. that is a HUGE (and i mean huge 180°) improvement. That was literally my only complaint when Dr. Furbur was still there. I feel that issue has completely been resolved which is a big deal considering a large portion of all the previous bad reviews were pertaining to their communication issues. Yes, the office has been redecorated but is definitely very much child friendly. I saw a recent review saying it was not. I'd actually say it is MORE child friendly. Fun, comfortable swivel and beanbag chairs (actual good quality) with decorative (and clean) foam mats underneath and a super cute little corner nook shelf with books and toys. Yes the pacman mini arcade game is gone but, I mean...it was half broke anyway🤷‍♀️. I think the remodel looks great and is in good taste. It's a more modern aesthetic that is fun, child friendly and frankly much more comfortable and inviting than previously. Overall, I think the changes are positive and a big step up. I feel using previous reviews with Island Smiles to determine whether or not to give this place a try would not be fair. There is almost nothing the same between the two other than the location and the staff that stayed and they are amazing. So far Dr. Vaughn has been friendly, gentle, knowledgable, informative and even took extra time with me discussing possible solutions to my sons very uncommon and rare situation. I not once felt rushed. Although we loved Dr. Furbur, So far I am beyond pleased with the new ownership and changes around the office.

I am very impressed by Dr. Furber and her staff. From the time we walked in the receptionist was very friendly and pleasant. When she walked us back to the room she answered all 50 of my 8 yr olds questions happily. When the doc came in she started off by showing me on the computer screen exactly what she would be doing and how. But what I was truly impressed with was how she calmly talked and sang my son through the very uncomfortable procedure. Dr. Furber was meant to be a children's dentist. She and her assistants are truly amazing.
I also want to say that there are alot of bad reviews for unprofessionalism and issues with calling. I cant imagine any of these people being unprofessional although its possible there was a change in staff since those reviews? As far as the phone issues, yes it can be difficult to get through BUT they always call back. Keep in mind this is a small business practice with a small amount of staff and only 1 receptionist. Either way I dont think a phone issue alone is cause for 1 star especially considering how great they are in every other aspect.
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