Our Dental Team
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OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Your Smile is Our Priority!
Dr. Brian C. Hammer
In 1998, he moved his practice to its current location on Ring Road in Elizabethtown. He and his wife, Jill reside in Elizabethtown, and their two grown children also live nearby in the Louisville area. Dr. Hammer, says, “A lot has changed over the 35 years since I started this practice, and there are so many exciting changes ahead in the field of dentistry. What a truly wonderful time this is, both for dental patients and for everyone working in the field of dentistry!”
Dr. Russ Van Zant
Angie
Angie serves as the Office Manager for our dental practice. She has worked in our office since 1990.
Kaelyn
Kaelyn is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She joined our team in August 2019. She attended Henderson Community College and graduated in 2008.
Tami
Erin
Erin has been a dental hygienist since 2009 when she graduated from the dental hygiene program at Western Kentucky University. She joined our practice in 2015.
Kristy
Kristy has worked in the practice since 2001. She has worked as an EDDA (expanded duties, dental assistant), and currently is an insurance and patient care coordinator.
Patty
Patty has been a dental hygienist since 1998. She attended U of LSD and graduated in 1998. Patty joined our team full time in 2021.
Laccie
Abbie
Abbie is an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant. She received her training at The Medical Institute of KY- Bowling Green in 2018. She joined our practice in February 2019.
Education, Education, Education
In this world of digital technology, it seems that a lot of our knowledge today will be outdated tomorrow. Dr. Hammer, Dr. Van Zant, and our staff are constantly attending educational classes, seminars, and webinars to keep up on the rapidly changing technologies. The following is a list of just some of our advanced training and professional affiliations:
● Dr. Van Zant has been recognized in Kentucky Monthly magazine as one of the Best Dentists from Across The Commonwealth, and as a Top Dentist in America
● Both Drs. Hammer and Van Zant have associate fellowships in the World Clinical Laser Institute
● Both Drs. Hammer and Van Zant have taken Invisalign Clear Essentials Training
● Both Drs. Hammer and Van Zant have 3M ESPE
● Tami Noble and Laccie Johnson have been to CEREC® training at the CEREC® Training Center in Alpharetta, GA
● Our staff has had in office training for the CEREC® Same-Day Crowns
● Dr. Hammer, Dr. Van Zant, all of our hygienists, and our EDDAs have had Dexis Digital Imaging Certification training
● Drs. Hammer and Van Zant are both members of the American Dental Association (ADA), The Kentucky Dental Association (KDA), and the Louisville Dental Society (LDS)
Visit Hammer and Van Zant Family Dentistry in Elizabethtown, KY today. To make an appointment, call 270.737.8828 or contact us today.