Scott Menaker, DDS
“I have always been passionate about helping younger dentists jumpstart their careers. After retiring from a very successful 38-year career as a general dentist, the best next step in my work career is now mentoring and helping our next generation of dentists navigate their career path either through buying a practice or become a partner through my work with McGill and Lyon.”
About Scott
Many dentists have not been trained to understand the business and financial aspects of running a dental practice. Throughout Scott’s career, he had a keen understanding and interest in these aspects which helped him as he went from a solo dentist to a 2-doctor partnership to partnering with a DSO. Scott now uses his experience in all these practice modalities to assist younger dentists understand the big financial and clinical decisions they must make when deciding to buy a practice or become a partner.
Academic Background
Scott earned his Bachelor of Science in Zoology from North Carolina State University in 1981 before completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985. Dedicated to advancing his knowledge and clinical expertise throughout his career, Scott became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He also earned Diplomate status with the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), reflecting his commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to his patients across all stages of his practice.
Professional Background
Scott’s successful career as a dentist was guided by his business acumen and interest in the financial aspects of running a very successful dental practice. When helping dentist decide to buy a practice or become a partner, they get the bonus of having an advisor who also worked as a dentist. Combining Scott’s experiences as a dentist and business advisor is a big advantage for his clients and leverages his unique perspective in this important area.
Personal Background
Scott is an avid outdoorsman enjoying time walking, hiking, golfing, and traveling the world. Scott has 3 grown sons who all attended UNC-Chapel Hill, just like their dad (Go Heels!). He and his wife, Pam, have a large, blended family with 5 children, 10 grandchildren (so far) and 3 great-grandchildren. When not spending time in Charlotte or at their mountain home in Banner Elk, they are busy enjoying life with friends, traveling to see family, and exploring the world, most recently Iceland and Patagonia with Singapore next on the list.