Dr. Scott Dault joined the Cupertino Dental Group in 2011. He was born and raised in Michigan and has been a resident of San Jose, California for over 25 years. He attended San Jose State University for his Bachelor’s degree and had a prior career working in the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley. In search of greater fulfillment, he pursued a career in dentistry. He earned his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. While at UOP, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental and the Tau Kappa Omega Honor Societies in recognition of outstanding scholarship and achievement. He also received the Academy of Osseointegration’s Outstanding Student in Implant Dentistry Award. Dr. Dault completed his Periodontics residency at the VA – West Los Angeles program which is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles. He is experienced in all phases of periodontal therapy from diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities. He is also experienced in dental implant surgery, including bone and soft tissue grafting associated with implant treatment. Dr. Dault is interested in implementing newly developed therapeutic approaches of using growth factors to improve periodontal and implant surgical results. Prior to and during dental school, he participated in a research project focusing on the use of recombinant platelet-derived growth factor for periodontal regeneration. During the residency his research focused on the use of recombinant bone morphogenic protein for implant site development. These past research experiences will aid him in bringing the latest advances in tissue engineering to clinical periodontal and dental implant therapy. His professional affiliations include being a member of the Santa Clara County Dental Society, California Dental Association, American Dental Association, California Society of Periodontists, American Academy of Periodontology, and the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Dault enjoys spending time with his wife Suzie and two children, Anthony and Ashley, as well as staying physically active by enjoying bicycle riding, regular exercise and an occasional motorcycle ride.