Linder A Scott, DDS

The office is clean. The staff are extremely polite, gentle, quick, and patient. My nickname is ‘Cat’ and they are thoughtful enough to remember my nickname and address me by it. However, these are the smallest of compliments…
Dr. Linder is the best Dentist that I have EVER been to!
Here’s why:
This past Thursday I had excruciating tooth pain. I had known for a while I needed this tooth pulled, but had waited because it was near the front of my mouth and I did not want to have a visible tooth missing when I smiled. This didn’t matter much on Thursday at 11:37am when I bit into a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and the pain caused me to cry. At 11:40am I called Dr. Linder’s office crying in pain. Amy answered and asked, «how far away are you? Can you come now?» I said «yes,» and was there by 11:46am. I didn’t even have a chance to sit down in the waiting room before I was called back and numbed almost instantly. Long story short, by 12:14pm, the tooth was removed from my mouth. I could not believe it – still can’t.
This is only one of many great experiences at Dr. Linder’s office. I have had tooth trouble my entire life. I never met a dentist that understood and did not judge the condition of my mouth. I take a lot of anesthetic to get numb and Dr. Linder is the only dentist that I have been to that understands this and treats me adequately. I have been to Dentist’s all over NY, in PA, and two in SC. None of them ever numbed me enough and always made me feel bad when I’d tell them I was in pain; almost like they thought I was not tough enough. Dr. Linder has the patience of a saint, and has asked me throughout every visit, «are you in pain? Does this hurt?» Letting me know to tell him if I feel pain. This means so much to me.
There are many other reasons that I can write to praise Dr. Linder and his team, but I will stop here.
If you need a dentist within 1000+ miles of Athens, GA, you must go to Dr. Linder! If I ever move out of state, I will travel almost any distance to see Dr. Linder! I am forever grateful to him and his staff. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
PS– I haven’t written a Unilocal review in years, I opened this app to write this review specifically for Dr. Linder. I have been married for a few years and my married name is Catherine Strain.

We moved to Atlanta 12 years ago and still drive to Athens for our Dental Appointments. That’s how good Dr Linder and his staff are.

My family and I have gone to Scott and his dad, Emory since we moved to Athens nearly 23 years ago.
Scott is a very conservative dentist and acts only in your best interest. Emory is more apt to jump to a fatalistic conclusion, but Scott usually double checks his dad just to make sure. I believe Emory, the dad, is only in the office on Tuesdays, so if you have something funny going on with your teeth make sure Scott checks it out first.
That’s not to say these guys aren’t genius doctors… because they absolutely are! They are reasonable and efficient, mindful and very careful.
They are the best.
I have been to a few other dentists due to my moving away from Athens, but I have learned my lesson. Even if I am living in another state, I will always come back to these dentists in Athens for all my dental needs.
They are the best.