About Your Dentist

Dr Ruth Ann D’Arco grew up in West Virginia and attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee before graduating from Marshall University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. She earned her D.D.S. degree from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1991, and then completed a General Practice residency at Ruby Memorial Hospital so that she could better treat complex dental cases and medically compromised patients.

Dr. D’Arco is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. D’Arco has earned her board certification from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and is an associate fellow of the AAID. She has continued her dental education at the Scottsdale Center of Dentistry and has completed the Maxi-Implant Course Fellowship in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. D’Arco is married to Samuel D’Arco, an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has a private practice in Augusta. They have four children, Christopher, Sarah, Hannah and Samuel. Dr. D’Arco enjoys mentoring dental students and is active with her church. She also enjoys spending time reading, cooking and decorating.

Dr. Carmen Vaughn grew up in Gloverville, South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina in Aiken with a degree in biology. Dr. Vaughn then attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry graduation earning her D.M.D. degree in 1993.

Professionally, Dr. Vaughn is a member of the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association. She has continued to further her education by studying at the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, the Las Vegas Institute and most recently completing an implant study at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Vaughn enjoys Crown and Bridge, Removable Prosthetics and Esthetics.

Dr. Vaughn’s husband, Jimmy Vaughn, is an engineer at Bridgestone and together they have two children, Brock and Kelsey. Dr. Vaughn loves to “Shag” dance during her time off and loves spending time at the beach.

Education & Continuing Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Nebraska, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry – Lincoln, Nebraska

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Wayne State College – Wayne, Nebraska

Professional Membership
Dr. Engelbart is an active member of the Georgia Board of Dentistry.

Life & Hobbies
Dr. Engelbart was born and raised in a small town in Nebraska. She attended Wayne State College, where she majored in biology. Her lifelong passion for dentistry led her to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was here that she met her significant other on the first day, and they decided to embark on a new adventure in Georgia after completing their dental degrees. During her time in dental school, she was an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Student Association for Rural Health, and graduated with honors.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Engelbart enjoys running, experimenting with new baking recipes, and reading engaging mystery books. She is thrilled to join the Belair Dental Associates team, where she looks forward to helping patients achieve confident and healthy smiles!