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 Dr. ScanlanWhen you meet Doctor Scanlan you will find him to be a warm, compassionate person that always puts the needs of his patients first. Doctor Scanlan puts a high value on both your concerns and those of your children, having you and your child understand the steps along the way and a clear vision of what’s at the end of your orthodontic journey. Here is a little bit about Dr. Scanlan’s journey. Dr. Scanlan received his bachelor of science degree in 1998 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he graduated magna cum laude and number one in his class. Following college, Dr. Scanlan was accepted at the School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo. There, he graduated cum laude in 2002. Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Scanlan was commissioned into the United States Army as a captain assigned to the Dental Corps. During his first year in the Army, he completed the one-year Advance General Dentistry program from the United States Army Medical Department at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon completion of this additional training, he began a three-year assignment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he practiced general dentistry and operated his own clinic. During his training and service in the Army, Dr. Scanlan solidified his desire to make a difference in other’s lives through their smiles. This desire led Dr. Scanlan to a career in orthodontics. He completed a three-year post-doctoral master’s degree and certification in orthodontics in 2009 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. At the Mayo Clinic, he received state-of-the-art training in orthodontics that will move you or your child quickly through the orthodontic experience to a result that leaves a smile on your face and lasts a lifetime. Upon graduation in 2009, from the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Scanlan entered into a private practice partnership with Dr. Robert Taylor, DDS, MS, in Asheville, North Carolina. Additionally, Dr Scanlan is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the North Carolina Association of Orthodontists, and the Southern Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Scanlan is married to Amy Scanlan of Concord, North Carolina. The couple met in college at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. They have two children, Hunter and Emma, who are enjoying the great life that Asheville offers a family. Dr. Scanlan is your experienced Asheville NC Orthodontist, contact our office today to schedule your first visit! |