A dentist in Georgia has had his professional license suspended after state officials determined he posed a threat to public safety. This decision followed several reports of patients experiencing severe health complications after visiting his practice.
The Georgia Board of Dentistry took swift action on Friday, issuing an emergency suspension for Dr. Justin Scott, aged 44, effectively halting his ability to practice.
According to a summary suspension order obtained by the Daily Mail, the Board received credible complaints from numerous patients treated at Scott’s Pure Dental Health clinic in Atlanta. These complaints alleged that his services were unprofessional and did not meet the required standards of dental care.
One patient reported receiving implants from Dr. Scott that eventually failed, with her dentist finding bone necrosis—an indication of dead tissue typically resulting from infection—around the implant area.
Another patient disclosed experiencing significant root resorption affecting both her upper and lower teeth, putting her at risk of losing her front teeth.
In a separate incident, a patient discovered there was no orthodontist at the practice and ceased her treatment immediately. Upon consulting a new dentist, she was informed of several conditions requiring correction due to poor orthodontic care, as documented in the official report.
The order also accuses Scott of engaging in ‘deceitful and/or misleading billing and treatment planning.’
Scott allegedly created a written treatment plan and invoice for a patient that stated ‘maxillary and mandibular treatment’ for a total fee of $20,000.
Georgia Dentist Justin Scott, 44, had his license suspended and was deemed a threat to public safety after multiple patients reported severe health issues
One patient claimed she received implants from Scott that ‘ultimately failed,’ and her dentist discovered bone necrosis at the implant site
After signing and paying the total fee, the patient was told that the plan was not intended to include the lower arch and that the treatment plan and invoice language were issued in error, according to the document.
Investigators conducted an inspection of Scott’s facilities on September 10 and documented ‘extensive and pervasive failures of sanitary practice, sterilization and infection control.’
The violations included improper sterilization techniques and logs, failure to maintain maintenance logs, expired supplies, improper instrument storage, an ineffective eye wash station and an animal on the premises.
The state board concluded that continued use of Scott’s dental license ‘poses a threat to the public health, safety and welfare and imperatively requires emergency action.’
His license was summarily suspended, meaning it was ordered without a hearing, and Scott can request a hearing to get his license back.
The Daily Mail contacted Scott and Pure Dental Health for comment.
A WSB-TV reporter visited the dental practice on Wednesday and said the facility was closed, with a sign on the door telling patients to call if they needed a records request.
Meanwhile, Scott appeared to be posting images from Puerto Rico to his Instagram Stories.
The order also accuses Scott of engaging in ‘deceitful and/or misleading billing and treatment planning’
On Wednesday, Scott appeared to be posting images from Puerto Rico to his Instagram Stories
His social media is filled with photos of his travels around the world, portraying a globe-trotting lifestyle
His social media is filled with photos of his travels around the world, portraying a globe-trotting lifestyle.
Scott began working at his father’s dental office in 1997 while attending the University of South Alabama, according to his Pure Dental Health biography.
He then attended the University of Alabama School of Dentistry.
