We Love Serving Smiles
Our orthodontists are experienced and passionate about what they do — creating beautiful, confident smiles.
Dr. Nicholas Bumacod
Dr. Nicholas Bumacod was born and raised in Burbank, CA. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at The University of California, Los Angeles. He obtained his Master of Science in Medical Science degree at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, and went on to complete dental school at Western U, earning his Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2016.
Dr. Nicholas is an avid traveler, having visited a total of 34 countries to date! He combines his love of travel with his passion to serve the underserved and has partaken in Dental Mission trips to Managua, Nicaragua during his undergraduate years; to Nairobi, Kenya during dental school; and to Kingston, Jamaica during his residency. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and the American Dental Association (ADA).
He is the dog parent to a fluffy Cockapoo and two Frenchies and a proud human parent to a beautiful baby boy. Dr. Nicholas prides himself in producing esthetic results for his patients and can’t wait to help them have the most confident smiles! He is excited to be living in Austin and wants to make sure all his patients and their families feel comfortable visiting the dentist. Fun fact: Dr. Nicholas loves staying active and has run a total of four Los Angeles Marathons!
Dr. Diana Vaught
Raised in College Station, Dr. Vaught is proud to be a native Texan. She graduated from the Texas A&M with a double major in Psychology and Biology. Continuing her education, she received her DDS from Texas A&M (Baylor) College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX.
N20 certified and passionate about keeping patients at ease during treatment; she completed her undergrad honors thesis on dental anxiety. She is dedicated to ensuring her patients have the most comfortable experience possible while under her care.
Dr. Vaught is a huge cat-lover! She loves to take her cat, Autumn, on walks in her stroller. Her love for cats pairs with her love for her community. She volunteers with Austin Pets Alive, a shelter that helps some of the most at risk animal find their fur-ever homes!
She is also an absolute foodie! Some of Dr.Vaught’s favorites include: The Little Deli, Cane, and Red Ash. She is Yelp Elite and loves to try new, locally owned places.