Dr. Scott Runnels attended Florida State University as an undergraduate and graduated from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry with a doctorate in dental medicine. After obtaining his post-doctoral certificate specializing in orthodontics at Nova Southeastern, Dr. Runnels returned to his hometown of Destin to start his private practice committed to orthodontic excellence. Dr. Scott Runnels Orthodontics officially opened in 1999 and the practice recently celebrated 19 years of business.