About the Doctor

Dr. Scott Patterson graduated from the world's preeminent orthodontic program in 1981. While at the University of North Carolina, he had the benefit of training directly under the authors of the textbook used in 70% of all orthodontic residency programs worldwide. He was elected to membership in all three college and dental honor societies and was awarded a Pfeiffer Fellowship to the National Institutes of Health. During his three years there as an embryological researcher, he refined a new experimental technique and used it to discover one of the causes of cleft lip, the second most common birth defect. He has lectured at international conferences and at UNC on his research and on orthodontic clinical excellence.

Since he established his Monroe practice in 1981, Dr. Patterson has been dedicated to the community as a volunteer and philanthropist. Most notably, he has served 28 years as a Scout leader and has given thousands of hours as a sponsor and advisor to the Monroe High School technology team. At the request of some Freeport dentists, he opened an office in Freeport in 1993. The Patterson Orthodontics Scholarship program has supported the college education of over 150 former patients since its inception in 2000. For his years of service, Dr. Patterson was named Monroe's Distinguished Citizen of the Year in 1998.

Dr. Patterson married in 2003. His wife, Natasha, is an accomplished classical pianist and composer from Ukraine. With their son, Alex, they enjoy swimming, reading and music.

About the Staff

The members of our staff have experience ranging from nine years to twenty-four years. They know what they’re doing! What’s more important, they care. You’ll find skilled, personal, professional care as the clinicians assist the doctor in caring for his patients. You will receive prompt, accurate and courteous answers to your questions concerning appointments, personal care, finances and insurance. Your treatment will be coordinated to provide the best service available.


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