I was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and my family moved to Tennessee right before my freshman year of high school at Collegedale Academy. I earned my BA in Biology at Southern Adventist University and attended dental school and orthodontic residency at Loma Linda University in California.
And now my wife, Jordan, and I are so happy to call Chattanooga home again! We love going to the aquarium with our children, Jack and Aria, and enjoying all the outdoor activities around town. It really is the perfect place to raise a family.
Working in a profession where I can serve others and make a positive difference in their life has always been important to me. My father is a general dentist, and I was able to see how he accomplished this in his career.
Growing up, I was a kid who actually wanted braces, so I was extremely disappointed when I was told I didnt need them! But because all my siblings did, I ended up spending a lot of time in the orthodontists office anyway and noticed what a fun, positive environment it was. At that age, I thought being an orthodontist would be a cool job. And once I graduated from dental school and began working as a general dentist, it became clear to me that what I enjoyed most in dentistry centered around orthodontics. So I went back to school to make that cool job become a reality.
I honestly think being an orthodontist is the best job in the world. It is extremely rewarding to be a part of someones journey in improving their smile and self-confidence. I love the relationships I can build with my patients and the chance to be a positive part of their day. Orthodontics is a space where I feel I can use my time, skills, and talents to positively affect the lives around me, and I love being a part of that process at SCO.
I am so fortunate to be an orthodontist. It really is the best job in the world. I get to work with a great team and everyday we create beautiful smiles for the nicest peopleour patients. The process that we go through together, and the results we achieve, makes it difficult to say goodbye when treatment is complete. It is truly a joy to provide beautiful smiles and see my patients grow and succeed in so many ways.
I am originally from Canada, born and raised just outside Toronto, Ontario. At 17, I moved down to the Chattanooga area to attend college. It was here where I fell in love with the mountains, rivers and also my future wife, Stacey.
After spending seven years in Birmingham, Alabama, for dental school and orthodontic residency, Stacey and I were thrilled to return home to Chattanooga! (We also brought back a couple of souvenirs our children Ben and Katie Bethand have since added another, Will!)
When Im not enhancing the views of my patients, I enjoy fly fishing, camping and hiking, water and motor sports and generally just spending time outdoors, taking in all that this Scenic City has to offer!
While earning my degrees in dentistry and orthodontics, I was the recipient of several awards recognizing my commitment to excellence in the field in both academics and research. And now I take 50 hours of CE credits every two years to stay current with the scientific and technological changes occurring in the specialty of orthodontics.
Dr. Jennifer was born in McAllen, Texas, and moved to a small town in Georgia at the age of 13. She remained in Georgia through undergraduate school as well as earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Dental College of Georgia. She completed her Orthodontic certification and Masters degree back in her home state of Texas. She is happy to now call Chattanooga her home. She loves to cuddle up with her two miniature schnauzers or explore the Scenic City for its best slice of pizza with her husband, Wes.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Dr. Otiss family moved to Tennessee right before his freshman year of high school at Collegedale Academy. He earned his BA in Biology at Southern Adventist University and earned his certificate in Orthodontics, Masters, and Doctor of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in California. He then returned to Chattanooga, along with his wife, Jordan, and their children, Jack and Aria, in what they consider the best place to raise a family. They love going to the aquarium and enjoying all the outdoor activities around town.
Birds are chirping, baseball is in full swing, and the temperature is finally rising summer is almost here! By this point in the school year, our patients have really gotten to know their teachers. And whether they have taught you how to read, how to multiply or divide, or have given you some great advice to help you do your best, Scenic City Orthodontics wants to know all the ways that your teachers ROCK!
During our My Teacher Rocks campaign, SCO is excited to partner with Rock Point Church and the Junior League of Chattanooga by collecting school supplies for East Lake and Hardy Elementary schools. Teachers often sacrifice so much to ensure that the children of our community are equipped to learn and we want to help where we can! These schools greatest needs now are art supplies: markers, crayons, glue, etc.
If you would like to partner with us and give back to these awesome educators, all patients that bring in supplies between now and May 10 will receive 5 points on their Rewards Hub card! Look for the drop-off basket in our lobby, and well load your points right away.
