Dr. Melissa Scaggs, DDS, MAGD, has spent her career focused on one simple goal: making dental visits easier for older adults. She practices right here in Carrollton, TX, and she understands the needs that come with age, from dry mouth to memory changes. She holds Master status in the Academy of General Dentistry, and she is also a certified Dementia Certified Practitioner. New patients are always welcome at Josey Lane Dentistry, and the practice accepts Delta Dental along with CareCredit financing and cash discounts, so cost doesn't have to get in the way of care.
Dr. Melissa Scaggs, DDS, MAGD, has spent her career focused on one simple goal: making dental visits easier for older adults. She practices right here in Carrollton, TX, and she understands the needs that come with age, from dry mouth to memory changes. She holds Master status in the Academy of General Dentistry, and she is also a certified Dementia Certified Practitioner. New patients are always welcome at Josey Lane Dentistry, and the practice accepts Delta Dental along with CareCredit financing and cash discounts, so cost doesn't have to get in the way of care.
As a geriatric dentist in Carrollton, TX, Dr. Scaggs has specialized in senior patient care since 2014. She understands that aging brings changes like root decay, worn enamel, and dry mouth from medications, and she treats each one with patience instead of alarm. For families looking for a senior dental care specialist, she also works closely with patients who need dentures and partials to restore comfortable chewing and a natural-looking smile.
Being a Dementia Certified Practitioner means Dr. Scaggs completed extra training in how memory loss changes the way a patient experiences a dental visit. She knows how to slow down, explain each step in simple terms, and adjust care the moment a patient feels confused or anxious. Dr. Scaggs uses this training to keep visits calm, predictable, and respectful of each patient's dignity.
Dr. Scaggs believes dental care should never feel rushed. She takes extra time during exams to explain what she sees and why it matters, connecting oral health to whole-body wellbeing, including how gum disease and missing teeth can affect nutrition, medication absorption, and even cognitive health. Patients often describe feeling truly heard during their visits, a theme echoed throughout the practice's patient testimonials. This unhurried style isn't a luxury add-on. It's simply how Dr. Scaggs believes senior care should work.
Dr. Scaggs holds Master status in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD), and she is a certified Dementia Certified Practitioner. She also serves as a Regional Co-Leader for Mommy Dentists in Business in the DFW area, connecting with other women dentists to support families and communities. At Josey Lane Dentistry, she works alongside Dr. Lindsay Penchan, DDS, whose focus areas include root canals and tooth extractions, so patients have access to a full range of care under one roof.
If you or a loved one wants a gentler kind of dental visit, one built around patience, clear communication, and respect, Dr. Scaggs and the team at Josey Lane Dentistry are ready to help.
