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 volunteers as Dental Director of the Gallatin Community Dental Clinic and is on the board of directors of Community Health Partners, a non-profit health and dental clinic providing low or no-cost care to those who would otherwise go without dental treatment. He also donates his time and skills as a member of a variety of medical teams in developing countries such as Guatemala and Mexico.
Dr. Joanna Wales
Dr. Wales lives in Bozeman with her husband Rob. She is a Montana native who was born and raised in Havre. She enjoys practicing dentistry in Montana where she can pursue outdoor activities including skiing, canoeing, biking and swimming.
Education & Practice Philosophy
Dr. Wales received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Stanford University in 1996 followed by a Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington in 2001. Since graduating, she has committed herself to improving her skills through continuing education. It is her goal to provide comprehensive care for her patients so that they may maintain dental health for years to come. In addition to providing care for her patients in her private practice, Dr. Wales volunteers at the Gallatin Community Dental Clinic.
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…
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Lynn- Office ManagerLynn, our office manager, lives in Manhattan with her husband and four children. She stays very busy with all of their assorted sports and activities. |
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Sybil- HygienistSybil, 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. |
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Heather- HygienistHeather is from Burlington, North Dakota and completed her hygiene training at the North Dakota State College of Science for Dental Hygiene. Heather enjoys spending time at the park and the lake with her two-year old daughter Taylor who is a little comedienne that usually manages to keep everyone in stitches. |
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Sally- AssistantSally, one of our assistants, lives in Belgrade with her husband and two kids. Sally and her family enjoy boating, camping, horses and many other activities. |
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Karen- AssistantKaren, one of our assistants, lives in Belgrade with her husband and three teenagers. Karen and her family enjoy camping, canoeing and just having fun together. |
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Serena- AssistantSerena grew up in Dillon, MT. She moved to Bozeman in 2006 and has both orthodontic as well as general dental experience. Serena enjoys skiing, hiking, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and just having fun with her friends and family. |
