Meet the Doctors

Meet the Best Pediatric Dentists in Mint Hill.

Our doctors are here to help you keep your smile healthy and bright. Learn more about them below, and we look forward to seeing you in the office soon!

Dr. Nehemiah Lawson

 Dr. Nehemiah Lawson, also called “Dr. Nemo”, was born in Berkenfeld, Germany and raised in Columbus, GA where he graduated top of his class from Columbus High School. Dr. Nemo went to college at the University of Georgia (“Go Dawgs”), where he completed multiple degrees in Biology (Neuroscience emphasis) and Theatre with honors. He then went on to pursue acting opportunities while completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Nemo completed a two-year post-doctoral pediatric residency at Baylor School of Dentistry (now known as Texas A&M) in conjunction with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Residency gave him the exclusive opportunity to gain additional skills in pediatric medicine, oral and IV sedation, anesthesia, orthodontics and behavior management.

When not in the office, Dr. Nemo enjoys all things performing arts and you can catch him frequently in shows around the immediate Charlotte area and upcoming films. He also enjoys traveling, fitness, concerts, hiking with his German shepherd, and trying restaurant scenes across the country.

Dr. Nemo is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and aims to make each and every visit to the dentist fun and comfortable for your young one!

Professional Affiliations

• Board Certified Diplomate
• American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
• College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• North Carolina Dental Society
• North Carolina Pediatric Dental Society

Dr. Nemo’s Education

High School: Columbus High Liberal Arts Magnet

• Top 10 of Class
• Alpha Scholar

College: University of Georgia

• Cum Laude with Honors
• Bachelor of Science Biology (Neuroscience Emphasis)
• Bachelor of Arts Theatre

Dental School: University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

• Doctor of Dental Surgery
• President of UNC ASDA Chapter

Residency: Texas A&M School of Dentistry (formerly Baylor), Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital

• Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry
• AAPD Resident Committee

Dr. Nemo’s Fun Facts

• Nemo received a theatre scholarship to college, but it was an all or none deal for the scholarship. So he did both biology and theatre at UGA. GO DAWGS!
• He performed on the same streets of Broadway in New York during his college years with the UGA Accidentals (look them up on Spotify!)
• He auditioned for one of Walt Disney World’s Simbas in The Circle of Life show and was offered a contract, but chose dental school instead.
• He was selected as ASDA’s Rising Leader during his time at UNC Dental School due to his involvement with organized dentistry and leadership during dental school.
• Nemo can play several instruments (trumpet, sax, acoustic guitar) and is partially trained in swing and ballroom dance.
• His current claim to fame is his appearance on the premiere episode of Season 20 of the The Bachelorette where he appeared as the “undercover brother”.
• Nemo has visited 19 countries and is steadily adding to that list!

Learn more about Dr. Scott Mclaren

Dr. Scott is a passionate, laid-back dentist who loves making teeth shine bright like the kids he treats. He knew he wanted to work in a place where he could make jokes, laugh, and feel like he was hanging out all day.

Cleaning and fixing kid’s teeth hasn’t always been what he was known for though.

Dr. Scott grew up in Idaho and from an early age, people knew he was different. For one, he didn’t want to grow up farming potatoes, as much as he liked to eat them. Second, he enjoyed learning about medical stuff. I know, how weird huh.

One thing he did enjoy growing up was operating heavy equipment for his grandpa’s construction company. When most kids were driving sports cars on their PlayStation, he was driving a 65-thousand-pound loader or a giant haul truck. He may have smashed a few traffic cones while learning how to operate them though.

Growing up in a tiny town in a forgotten state (ya, Idaho is a real State), he loved the small town feel and the sense of community it had.

He grew up hunting, fly-fishing, boating, hiking, dirt biking and basically all things outdoors in the mountains of his home state. With the likes of Yellowstone National Park and Jackson Hole just a few hours from his house, there was no shortage of adventure.

After high school, Dr. Scott served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Latvia (look it up, it’s a real place). There, he learned Latvian (again, I’m not making this up) and a little bit of Russian.

When he came home, he was pretty sure he wanted to be a dentist but really sure he liked girls. It wasn’t long before he met his wife and she stole his heart and he became a married man. Obviously, some kids followed and now they have three of the coolest ones.

His focus now is basically to make kids smile and laugh every time they visit the dentist.

Impressive Academic Achievements Which Look Pretty Boring When They’re Listed Out Like This…

Don’t let Dr. Scott’s laid-back attitude fool you, he’s a hustler. If you read more, you’ll see what I mean.
He went to Idaho State University and did all the boring prerequisites for dental school (you know, all the hard science classes), but decided that was too easy. So, he decided he might as well take all the business classes to get his bachelor’s degree in Business management at the same time.

Next, he was selected as 1 of 8 students in the entire state of Idaho for the Idaho Dental Education Program. An elite program, highly competitive, big scholarship, etc. etc. You get the gist.

Through that program he went to Creighton University School of Dentistry. There he got all kinds of awards including the Leadership in Endodontics Awards and the AAPD Predoctoral Student Award.

Additionally, he was selected for the highest award presented to a student by Creighton School of Dentistry, the “Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Maschka Award” for “Displaying the highest order of professionalism, concern for patient, honesty, integrity, morality, responsibility, scholastic and clinical ability.” No biggy…

After all that he was selected to join the highly distinguished Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society.

Dr. Scott subsequently graduated Magna Cum Laude at Dental School and because he did so well, he thought he might as well attend arguably the best Pediatric Dental Residency in the country at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. There he worked as Chief Resident.

While in residency he thought, “I’m getting at least four hours of sleep per night, might as well get my MBA in my free time.” So, he did.

After achieving so much, he knew there was only one way he could achieve more. So, he moved to North Carolina where he could be a pediatric dentist for the coolest kids in the nation.

Why I Became a Pediatric Dentist

I’ve spent my entire adult life in school and training to become a pediatric dentist. I was fortunate to learn from the very best and brightest that our nation has to offer. What I learned was invaluable in making me the best pediatric dental specialist. I did notice one thing that was lacking though. There was an obvious disconnect between what we were medically providing and what kids needed to feel comfortable at the dentist.

Most dental offices look and feel scary. I realized early on that I wanted to create a space that truly felt safe, made kids feel confident and actually made dental visits fun. I truly believe the dental office can be a fun place for kids to be. Making a kids first dental visit a positive one can change their life. I’m excited to share what I’ve built with you and your family!