Dr. Scott Arbit

For more than 40 years, patients throughout Southeastern Wisconsin have trusted Dr. Arbit to provide quality care for their children and for themselves. He has successfully helped thousands of patients achieve wonderful smiles and healthy bites. During his many years of being an orthodontist, nothing has been more gratifying than seeing how happy and confident his patients are with their transformation.

Dr. Arbit always knew he wanted to work in the dental field. As a young child, Dr. Arbit spent many hours watching his father, Dr. Saul Arbit, practice dentistry. Throughout his teen years, Dr. Arbit had the opportunity to observe in his father’s dental lab, and eventually began creating various dental appliances for his father’s patients.

Working in orthodontics has always been a natural fit for Dr. Arbit, and he is proud to carry on the traditions of his father by providing the best possible care for his patients.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Arbit graduated from Nicolet High School, and received a scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. While attending the university, Dr. Arbit worked as a student counselor on the faculty advising service and as a photographer for the zoology department. He also taught skiing, sailing, and swimming.

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Arbit attended dental school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. While in dental school, Dr. Arbit tutored other dental students and was a member of the dentofacial anomalies team, where he worked with special needs children.

He also was involved in various TMJ research projects, and after graduating early from dental school, he was invited to participate in a hospital-based oral surgery externship. In addition, Dr. Arbit participated in several graduate courses, including electrosurgery, and TMJ, though orthodontics proved to be his true passion!

Dr. Arbit still feels fortunate to have been accepted into the renowned postdoctoral orthodontic residency program at the University of Michigan, where he earned his degree and certificate in orthodontics.

Continuing Education and Board Certification

A lifelong learner, Dr. Arbit believes that education and the pursuit of excellence is a lifelong endeavor, and he continues to train and study with top professionals in orthodontics. Dr. Arbit’s participation in continuing education also serves his patients well, because he is able to provide them with the most advanced care.

Dr. Arbit is a board-certified orthodontist and a member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. Board certification is optional, and it takes many years of rigorous training and research. Board certification is the American Association of Orthodontists’ highest level of achievement, and only a small percentage of orthodontists earn this distinction. Dr. Arbit was recently inducted into the International College of Dentists.

Outside of the Practice

Dr. Arbit has three exceptional adult children and six wonderful grandchildren. When he is not busy practicing or studying orthodontics, he enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking and scuba diving. Dr. Arbit loves to ski, and is a certified ski instructor. He served as an instructor trainer at the Sunburst Ski Area for more than 20 years, and served on the ski patrol.

Community Involvement

Dr. Arbit is involved as a leader in the dental community and his local community. He has served as the president of the Midwest Society of Orthodontists, Wisconsin Society of Orthodontists, the Wisconsin Society of Dentistry for Children, and the Alpha Omega Dental Group. In the community, Dr. Arbit has served on the board of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin for more than ten years. The Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin has worked hard to make Wisconsin a better and safer place to ride a bike. He has also served on the boards of other charitable organizations.

ASSOCIATIONS INCLUDE

• American Board of Orthodontics, board certified
• College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Midwestern Society of Orthodontists – past president
• American Dental Association
• Wisconsin Dental Association
• Wisconsin Society of Orthodontists – past president
• Wisconsin Society of Dentistry for Children – past president
• Pierre Fauchard Dental Academy
• Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity – past president
• Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin – past director

EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree – University of Wisconsin
• Doctorate of Dental Medicine – University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
• Master’s degree and certificate in orthodontics – University of Michigan