Dr. Bryan A. Austin was born in Magnolia, AR and graduated from Magnolia High School before obtaining his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Austin was on the dean's list, on the honor roll, a member of the Gamma Beta Phi honor society, and a member of the Outstanding College Students of America while at UCA.

Dr. Austin obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry. While at Baylor, Dr. Austin was president of the Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity and on the admissions committee.

Dr. Austin is a member and served on the board of directors of the Maumelle Rotary club. He is also a member of the Maumelle Area Chamber of Commerce where he once served as Vice President and was a member of the board of directors.  He is also a committee member of the Maumelle chapter of Ducks Unlimited.

Dr. Austin's dental organization memberships include the American Dental Association, the Arkansas State Dental Association, the Pulaski County Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Orthodontic Society.

Dr. Austin enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, scuba diving and boating.