Richard Adelbert Vaughn

Background

Vaughn, Richard Adelbert was born on March 1, 1935 in Hamtramck, Michigan, United States. Son of John Oliver and Mildred (Smith) Vaughn.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Detroit, 1957. Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Detroit, 1961. Postgraduate, University Pittsburgh, 1961—1964.

Career

Private practice dentistry, specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery, Detroit, since 1964. Instructor oral surgery University Pittsburgh, 1962—1963. Instructor oral and maxillofacial surgery Detroit General Hospital, since 1964, trustee, 1971—1979, chairman superintending committee, 1972—1973.

Achievements

• Richard Adelbert Vaughn has been listed as a noteworthy dentist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Detroit Mayor's Committee Human Resources, Development Medical Subcommittee, Committee Study Medical Care of Indigent, Special Admissions Committee University Detroit School Dentistry. Treasurer Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts America, 1966—1967, assistant Webelo instructor, 1967—1968, scoutmaster, 1968—1969. Trustee, member executive board Detroit Medical Center, 1972.

Board directors President's Cabinet, University Detroit, since 1976. Member of Michigan Society Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, University Detroit National Alumni Association (director since 1973), University Detroit Black Dental Alumni Association (chairman since 1974), Detroit Academy Oral Surgeons, American Dental Society Anesthesiology, Wolverine Dental Society (president 1968-1969), Detroit District Dental Associations (chairman children's dental health week 1970-1971), Michigan Dental Associations, National Dental Associations, American Dental Associations, Great Lakes Society Oral Surgeons, Century Club (Detroit) (trustee), Economic Club.

Connections

Married Brenda Farrington Vaughn, February 18, 1956 (divorced). Children: Belinda, Richard, Carla. Married Esther Livingston Vaughn, March 23, 1974.

Stepchildren: Ronald Livingston, Andrea Livingston.

Father:

John Oliver Vaughn

Mother:

Mildred (Smith) Vaughn

Spouse:

Brenda Farrington Vaughn

Spouse:

Esther Livingston Vaughn

child:

Richard Vaughn

child:

Carla Vaughn

child:

Andrea Livingston Vaughn

child:

Belinda Vaughn

child:

Ronald Livingston Vaughn