Comfort & Anxiety
What to Expect at Your First Visit (When You're Nervous)
A calm, step-by-step walk-through of your first appointment at Old Betsy — arrival, paperwork, the exam, and going entirely at your pace.
Benjamin Scroggs, DMD
General & Family Dentistry
General DentistryFamily Dentistry
About
Meet Dr. Scroggs
Dr. Benjamin Scroggs was born and raised in Oregon and moved to Texas with his family to join the Old Betsy team.
Patient, thorough, and easy to talk to, he has a particular gift for making kids and anxious adults feel completely at ease — the people who tend to dread the dentist most often leave his chair pleasantly surprised.
Dr. Scroggs focuses on general and family dentistry, the everyday care that keeps your whole family healthy. At our Keene and Joshua offices, he also places dental implants and performs in-house oral surgery — from surgical and wisdom-tooth extractions to implant placement — so patients can often have that care completed right where they already feel at home. He also has a particular interest in airway-focused dentistry and pediatric airway development, and enjoys helping families recognize airway concerns early as part of their general and family dental care.
Education & Training
Training & Continuing Education
Dr. Scroggs earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Dentistry in 2023. He continues his training through the Spear Education curriculum, with a particular interest in pediatric development and airway health.
Areas of Focus
What Dr. Scroggs focuses on
- General Dentistry
- Family Dentistry
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Schedule with Dr. Scroggs
Come Meet the Family.
Whether it's a first visit, a second opinion, or care you've been putting off — we'd be glad to see you.
What patients say about Dr. Scroggs
“Dr. Scroggs made me feel so at ease. He walked me through my treatment plan and never pushed me to decide on the spot — and never made me feel uncomfortable about my teeth.”
Amanda W.· Verified Google review
“Dr. Scroggs is absolutely amazing. He listens to his patients and is so considerate and understanding. He is the best dentist we've ever had.”
Andrea· Verified Google review
“Dr. Scroggs was thorough and comforting. He took his time and explained everything ahead of time and while performing the procedure.”
Terry B.· Verified Google review