Dr Scott S Manhart
Meet Dr Manhart
Dr Scott Manhart graduated with a degree in Human Genetics from University of Wisconsin, Madison. He entered University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Minneapolis in 1982. During his training he emphasized Periodontics, Pathology and Endodontics and continued his interest in Genetics through the University of Minnesota Twin Research Project. In 1986, Dr Manhart graduated with Honors from Minnesota.
Following graduation, Dr Manhart spent 4 years working with the US Public Health Service in New Mexico. During this time his work focused on general and restorative dentistry, Periodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery and Community Public Health. He continued to be in involved in research, coordinating study populations for the National Institutes of Health.
In 1990, Dr Manhart entered his residency in periodontics at University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln. He earned both his specialty certification and a Masters Degree in immunology. His research was done in coordination with University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia; where he attended on sabbatical. In 1993, Dr Manhart received the Academy of Periodontology’s highest recognition for original research in Immunology. In 1999, he completed his board exams to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr Manhart is a continual student of the developments in dentistry in particular and Healthcare in general. He attends many meetings and conferences each year. In addition has given numerous lectures and presentations to dentists, hygienists, and assistants in and outside of Montana.
Dr Manhart and his family moved to Billings in 1995. His wife is very involved in the community. She has been active in PEO for many years and is currently moving through the state officer position of this philanthropic organization. She also works at Lincoln Center in Community and Adult education where she has been instrumental developing new curricula for computer training and dental assisting. Dr Manhart’s two children are in their college years with extracurricular interests in dance and hockey.
Outside of his practice, Dr Manhart is interested in History, Environmental Science, Forestry and Wildlife Management. He works actively with his family on the reclamation of a Dairy Farm in Wisconsin; a project of the last 40 years. His family has been repeatedly recognized locally and nationally for their work in conservation. He likes to fish, ski, hike, camp, hunt, travel and engages in all the activities Montana has to offer.