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Dr. Waugh with [l-r] Drs. Lee Beasley, David Shadid, Raymond Cohlmia and Stephen Glenn.


“It was such a privilege for me to become a member of the Oklahoma Dental Association. I wanted to do whatever was necessary to help keep the profession at an honored and respected status,” said Waugh. “It never occurred to me that I was going to do anything less than strive to be president of the ODA because of the mentors I had. I was encouraged to take on leadership roles, serve on councils and chair various committees. Tese various responsibilities helped educate me. Simply put, it was my professional responsibility.”


“Sure, I get savings for using the ODA’s endorsed products and I save on insurance by being a member. But the biggest benefit of being an ODA member is dentistry’s unified voice when it comes to legislative advocacy.”


– Dr. Scott Waugh


Waugh’s biggest challenge during his presidency was the retirement of ODA Executive Director Bob Berry aſter a 34-year tenure. However, Dr. Lee Beasley and his search committee found Dana Davis, who proved to be the right person at the right time to direct the Association. Waugh also dealt with the issue of hygienists wanting to open their own independent practices. Before the end of his term he was able to influence relative harmony with hygienists following the results of the Blue Ribbon Committee. During Waugh’s presidential year, the ODA decided to sell its home office and purchase land on 13th Street. He assisted with drawing up the new plans for the Association’s current building.


“People sometimes ask me, ‘Why do you do what you do in organized


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dentistry?’ and I always respond that given the privilege to lead has afforded me the opportunity to develop friendships all across the United States,” said Waugh. “I have friends from across the nation who served as presidents of their state dental associations. We still stay in contact and what a giſt that is!”


Waugh believes that it’s important to encourage young dentists to chase aſter entrepreneurial opportunities. For the ODA to remain strong, he recommends keeping a close relationship with the OU College of Dentistry and investing in new members. He feels strongly in showing young dentists that they need the Association just as much as it needs them. He is grateful that the OUCOD has been a strong advocate in organized dentistry, and his advice to young dentists is to get active early! Waugh believes it’s crucial to know fellow colleagues and to start learning about how to start a 401k or retirement profit


Dr. Waugh with his wife, Sheri, in South Africa.


sharing plan early in one’s career. He also recommends finding a supportive spouse who will not only share in successes but also roll up his/her sleeves when times get tough.


“Sure, I get savings for using the ODA’s endorsed products and I save on insurance by being a member,” said Waugh. “But the biggest benefit of being an ODA member is dentistry’s unified voice when it comes to legislative advocacy.”


Waugh’s heroes include his father, as well as Drs. Dean Robertson, Larson Keso, Jim Saddoris and many others. Individuals who practice dentistry with passion and integrity are also heroes in his eyes. One thing that many people don’t know about Waugh is that he always has a pet turtle! He also loves to garden, and if he could go anywhere in the world it would be to New Zealand. If he could have dinner with anyone it would be Pope Francis, Ronald Reagan, and Mr. and Mrs. George Bush.


Waugh has served as president of the American College of Dentists, and is actively involved in the Oklahoma Dental Association, the International College of Dentists, the Oklahoma County Dental Society, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In 2009, Waugh was honored as ODA Dentist of the Year, and in 2014, the Association recognized him again with the James A. Saddoris Award. Waugh still practices in Edmond and he and Sheri have three children and eight grandchildren.


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