By: Gary Cleveland, Cleveland & Company, Inc.

Dr. Greg Scott is in the smile making business.

There is a lot to smile about at Dr. Scott’s office.  Patients and guests are greeted by a friendly staff as they enter a warm and spacious reception area.  Guests can wait comfortably while patients are being seen.  Even more inviting is the actual treatment area.  There is a panoramic view of the beautiful outdoor scenery including a relaxing koi pond, complete with a waterfall. This is definitely a welcome distraction to those who are nervous and it helps to put patients at ease.

The professional office staff works hard to fulfill their mission to “increase self-esteem and confidence by creating lasting, healthy, beautiful smiles.”  They know that their abilities to transform problem teeth can provide a life changing experience for patients.  All the orthodontic assistants are certified and trained to use the latest in technology, materials, and methods of treatment.  Dr. Scott and his staff boast an amazing 200 years of combined loyalty and service to Scott Orthodontic Associates.

Dr. Scott has a passion to provide quality dental care to the underserved in our community. He works alongside student dental assistants at Travis VO-Tech with young patients in the “Give Kids a Smile” program. The Florida National Dental Convention has recognized Dr. Scott for his work as the Project Dentists Care Coordinator which provides dental care to the underprivileged. Dr Scott has also been awarded Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine Dentist of the Year honors for his significant impact in our community’s dental health. As a member of the Central Florida/Lakeland Cleft Palate team and a doctor on staff at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Dr. Scott uses his talents to offer life changing reconstruction for children and young adults with facial deformities.

Dr. Greg Scott is indeed a smile maker. He and his staff are making a positive difference in the lives of his patients and the life of this community.

The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the office of Scott Orthodontic Associates as the Small Business of the Month Award winner for the month of May 2012