Dr. Scott Lawson

Dr. Lawson lives in Bozeman with his wife Lori, their daughter Sumner, and numerous critters. He enjoys all the outdoor activities Montana has to offer, as well as photography, sculpting, woodworking, and other hobbies. He spent most of his childhood in Alaska, but he also lived in Japan and in Sacramento, California.

Education & Practice Philosophy

Dr. Lawson received a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific in 1986. After graduating, Dr. Lawson dedicated an extensive amount of time and resources to additional training in occlusion, periodontal and oral surgery, and aesthetic and implant dentistry. In order to provide you with the best treatment options available, he’s committed to continually updating his knowledge base and incorporating the latest techniques and technology. Dr. Lawson believes that identifying risk factors, focusing on prevention and developing a comprehensive dental treatment plan are the pillars to achieving a long-lasting, functional and beautiful smile.

Community Service

Community is important to everyone at our office, and Dr. Lawson is a past member of the board of directors for Community Health Partners (CHP- a non-profit health and dental clinic providing low or no-cost care to those who would otherwise go without dental treatment) and acted as their volunteer dental director during the start-up phase and early years of the dental clinics existence. He also donates his time and skills as a member of a variety of medical teams in developing countries such as Guatemala, Mexico & Jamaica.

Staff

We’re proud of our staff’s many years of experience and dedication to top quality dentistry—and their ability to make our patients feel welcome and comfortable. Here’s a little bit of information about each of them…

	Lynn- Receptionist Lynn, lives in Manhattan with her husband and four children. She stays very busy with all of their assorted sports and activities.
	Sybil- Hygienist Sybil, one of our hygienists, lives in Belgrade with her husband, many animals and huge garden. Their son Brandon recently graduated with honors from Montana Tech of the University of Montana in Butte.
	Amber- Hygienist Amber, a hygienist, lives with her family of eight (two being the canine variety) in Bozeman. Together they enjoy music, travel, skiing, ethnic food and just about anything that gets them outside.

Dr Lawson is a member of the following:  International Congress of Implantologists (ICOI), the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Montana Dental Association (MDA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).