With Paragon Dental, Dr. Scott realized his dream of having a new dental practice in the community where he lives and grew up. Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Dr. Scott graduated from North Allegheny High School. He continued on to college, attending The Pennsylvania State University and earning a Biochemistry degree. He went on to earn a MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins.
After working in neuroscience research for three years, Dr. Scott returned to school for his dental degree at the University of Maryland. While in dental school, he continued doing basic science research on pain while serving as president of the American Student Dental Association. Dr. Scott was inducted into the Gorgas Odontological Honor Society for exceptional academic achievement and was presented the senior Leadership Award by the Maryland State Dental Association.
Dr. Scott and his wife returned to the Pittsburgh area following his acceptance into the Pittsburgh Veterans Administration General Practice Residency program. He spent a year serving our veterans and learning under the guidance of specialists and general dentists. Dr. Scott has been in private practice for 20 years in the Pittsburgh area. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education and received his Fellowship in the International Academy of Oral Implantologists in 2011. He has continued to add to his training with many hours of continuing education yearly. Paragon Dental was founded with the desire to offer exceptional dental care to our community in a caring environment.