About Dr. Nile Scott

Dr. Scott has lived in Pueblo since he was 12 years old. He graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Southern Colorado where he received a degree in biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The Creighton University School of Dentistry, where he graduated cum laude and was the valedictorian of his class. Dr. Scott received his orthodontic specialty certificate from the University of Illinois at the Medical Center in Chicago, also finishing at the top of his class.

After returning to Pueblo Dr. Scott opened his orthodontic practice. Throughout his time in practice he has been a continual student of orthodontics. Dr. Scott is also a graduate of the Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education which is considered to be one of the finest post-graduate orthodontic teaching facilities in the world.

Dr. Scott has participated in many ongoing dental study groups and has lectured at the Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education, as well as The Roth-Williams Institute in San Francisco.

The following is a list of professional organizations that Dr. Scott belongs to:

The American Dental Association
The American Association of Orthodontists – Past member of the National Council on Orthodontic Care
The Colorado Dental Association
The Colorado Orthodontic Association – Past president
The Southern Colorado Dental Association – Past president
The Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists – Past board member
The Pueblo Orthodontic Study Club – 3 time past president
The Southern Colorado Dental Study Club – 3 time past president
The World Federation of Orthodontists

The following are special citations that have been received by Dr. Scott:

Fellow-American College of Dentists
Member-Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu-Jesuit Honor Society
Voted in 2005-One of America’s top dentists
Voted 2006 Pueblo's Top Orthodontist (poll done by Pueblo Chieftan)

Advanced Training attended by Dr. Scott:

The Foundation for Advanced Continuing Education – 2 year post
Graduate Orthodontic Course
The Robert Ricketts Advanced Continuing Education Course
The L.D. Pankey Institute – Advanced Continuing Education with Dental Care Emphasis including Occlusal Studies.
Dr. Scott's involvement with many 2-5 day orthodontic courses over the years are too numerous to mention. He has been sited on numerous occasions by The Colorado Dental Association for having over 200 hours a year in continuing education in a state where the requirement is 35 hours per year.

Dr. Scott is married to Joyce and they have 2 children, Kimberly and Brian. In addition, they have 2 grandchildren, Dane and Rylan. Dr. Scott enjoys outdoor sports, especially football, fly fishing and boating with his family.