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…

	Lynn- Receptionist Lynn, lives in Manhattan with her husband and four children. She stays very busy with all of their assorted sports and activities.
	Nancy- Receptionist Nancy is a native Montanan raised in Washington state. Nancy has years of experience in both general dentistry as well as oral surgery and has lived and worked in Washington state, Alaska and Montana. In her spare time, Nancy loves spending time with family and friends.
	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.
	Sally- Assistant Sally, 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.
	Kirsten- Assistant Kirsten, one of our assistants, lives in Bozeman with her husband.  Together they enjoy exploring the back roads on their motorcycle, hiking, biking, and heading to the lake during the summer months.

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).