Our Team is Your Team

Dwight McLaurin, DDS

Dr. Dwight McLaurin graduated from the University of Texas-Dental branch in 1970. He served in the United States Army from 1970-1973. In 1973, he became partners with Dr. Robert Smith and opened his own practice in 1990. He served on the Georgia Board of Dentistry from 1990-1996 and was a member of the Columbus Jaycees and Toast Masters Club. He is currently a member of the Quarterback Club, the Western District Dental Society, the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has two children, Scott and Michelle, who both live in Columbus. He and his wife Donna attend Wynnbrook Baptist church. Dr. McLaurin also has an additional office located in Buena Vista, Georgia. You can make an appointment to be seen on Saturday by calling 229-649-7332.

Scott McLaurin, DMD

Dr. Scott Oliver McLaurin was born at Fort Benning, Georgia. He grew up in Columbus where he attended Brookstone High School. He received a Bachelors of Science from Tulane University and his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the Medical College of Georgia. Since he moved back to Columbus in June of 2001, he has been involved in several clubs and organizations including the Georgia Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, The Diabetes Advisory Committee, The Rotary Club, The Chamber of Commerce and the Quarterback club.

Dr. Scott has advanced education on TMJ disorders from The Pankey Institute as well as courses on Traumatic injuries, root canals and esthetics.

Laura, his wife, is a Family Nurse Practitioner student at Troy State University. They are both members of First Baptist Church of Columbus. Laura is a nurse practitioner now, she has graduated and had their first child Gabrielle.

Support Team

One of the most remarkable things about our staff is the number of years we've been working together. For example, unlike today's fast-paced, high-turnover workplaces, our front desk person has been with us since 1982. She knows every patient by name, and remembers the little details about each one's individual situation! And that's exactly the kind of treatment we all give to all our patients: personalized and professional, making your concerns our concerns. We hope you'll enjoy getting to know us as much as we enjoy getting to know you.

Joann Joann has worked for Dr. McLaurin since 1980. She is married and enjoys spending time with family and especially her 2 grandchildren.
Pam - Office Manager Pam has been with Dr. McLaurin since 1991. She loves traveling and photography and as a member of the society of wine educators she loves to study and taste wine from around the world.
Janice - Dental Hygienist Janice graduated from Columbus College in 1977 and has been with Dr. McLaurin since 1982. She loves all of her patients and watching the children grow up and bring their children into our practice.
Rachel - Dental Hygienist Rachel graduated from Columbus College in 1976 and has been a dental hygienist for Dr. McLaurin ever since. She has two children and two grandchildren. Rachel enjoys working at our office part time because of the great opportunities and challenges.
Pam S. - Dental Hygienist Pam has worked here since she graduated from dental hygiene school At Columbus College. "I like to work here because I feel that the patients will be well taken care of by everyone. I know that I can trust the doctors to treat all of my patients just like they treat their own family."
Annette - Dental Assistant Annette is Dr. Scott’s Assistant. She has over 25 years experience and loves people and working here. She loves to communicate and educate people about dentistry.
Debbie J. - Front Office Debbie has worked in the front office since 2006. Debbie is married, has 3 children, one grandson and another grandson on the way!
Sharon - Dental Assistant Sharon is Dr. McLaurin's assistant. She works in the Columbus Office and in the Buena Vista office too. Sharon is married and loves to cook in her spare time.
Georgette C. - Dental Hygienist Georgette is married and has two children. She drives from Lagrange each day to work with us.
Jessi - Dental Assistant Jessi is an assistant to all the doctors in Columbus and Buena Vista.