F. Neal Pylant DMD, PC

Dr. Neal Pylant is originally from Marietta, Georgia, where he graduated valedictorian from Marietta High School in 1973. He received his undergraduate degree from The University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he attended dental school at The Medical College of Georgia and graduated in 1981. He then returned to The Medical College of Georgia for a postdoctoral degree in periodontics. After completing his postdoctoral education in periodontics in ...Read More1983, he moved to Athens and began a private periodontal practice. Dr. Pylant is happily married. He lives in Athens and has four children. Read Less

Dr. Scott Lowry grew up in Evans, GA where he attended Greenbrier High School. Dentistry became a career goal early in Dr. Lowry’s life, when he was able to visit a friend’s dental practice and see how affecting someone’s smile can lead to positive change in their life. He grew up as a lifelong Georgia Bulldogs fan, and attended the University of Georgia (UGA) after his high school graduation. After his freshman year at UGA, he served a two-year mission for his church in Iloilo City, Philippi...Read Morenes. Serving the people of the Philippines helped Dr. Lowry realize that his life was meant to be in the service of God, and those around him. Upon his return from the Philippines, Dr. Lowry finished his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Georgia. Before graduating, he met and married the love of his life, a fellow Georgia Bulldog and piano major, Merinda. They moved to Augusta for Dr. Lowry to pursue his DMD degree at the Dental College of Georgia, and stayed an extra few years to attend a specialist residency program in Periodontics. During their time in Augusta, the Lowry family grew by four children, who keep Dr. Lowry working hard to ensure their future! The Lowrys always dreamed of returning to Athens, and achieved that dream in June 2023. Dr. Lowry and his family love the energy of the city, the community, and look forward to serving you. We are so glad to have them join the practice! Read Less