Dr. Mark Summerford
Dr. Mark Summerford was born and raised in Montgomery, AL. After graduating with honors from Auburn University in 2002, he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from UAB in 2006.
While at UAB, Dr. Summerford received several awards including The International Congress of Oral Implantologists Pre-doctoral Achievement Award, Excellence in Prosthodontics Award, and American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award. He also participated in the work study program in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UAB where he received extra training in oral surgery.
Dr. Summerford is a tripartite member of the American Dental Association, currently serving as the Vice-President of the Ninth District of the Alabama Dental Association. Presently, he is a district representative on the Alabama Dental Association’s Council on the New Dentist. He also works at the Auburn City School’s dental clinic at Drake Middle School during the school year.
Dr. Summerford and his wife, Candice, have one daughter, Laynie, and they are active members of Auburn United Methodist Church. Dr. Summerford enjoys spending time with friends and family and is an avid Auburn football fan.
Dr. Kim Peters
Dr. Kim Peters was born in Tallassee, AL where he graduated from high school in 1977. He received his BS degree from The University of Alabama in 1981 where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. Here, he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and received The University of Alabama Department of Biology’s Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award.
In 1985, Dr. Peters graduated from The University of Alabama School of Dentistry and received his DMD degree. Upon graduation from the School of Dentistry, Dr. Peters was awarded the Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Award and The American College of Dentists Award. He was also elected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society.
Dr. Peters is married to his high school sweetheart, Theresa, and they have three children, Brad, Brandon, and Laura Ashley.