In loving memory of a treasured dentist, Dr. Bartholomew Hott, Bluffton, Obit, Death. Dr. Bartholomew Hott

 Recently deceased Dr. Bartholomew Hott, a long-serving dentist and owner of Hott Family Dentistry, is mourning the abrupt loss of the Bluffton community. Having been serving the region for more than 15 years, the practice declared its shutdown this week to pay tribute to Dr. Hott's memory and to let employees and clients grieve.

Loved in Bluffton, Dr. Hott was renowned for his kind treatment, tolerance, and devotion to his patients. He went above and beyond throughout his career to make sure people felt at ease, reassuring those with dental anxiety and offering full dental care including implants, root canals, and Invisalign. Many families were permanently changed by his devotion to both his job and neighborhood.

Dr. Hott, a Purdue University graduate with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Indiana University School of Dentistry, received multiple honors including the Dean's Gold Medal and membership to the renowned Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society. His scholastic successes mirrored the commitment and greatness he brought to his professional life.

Along with his dental knowledge, Dr. Hott is fondly recalled by the community for his participation in educational activities like school dental health programs and his readiness to meaningfully contribute. Colleagues and patients alike remember his friendly demeanor, soft direction, and ability to make everyone feel cherished and cared for.

Expressing sorrow over his death, the staff at Hott Family Dentistry sought patience as they try to find a new provider and reopen the clinic, which should be back in business early next week. The statement highlighted the great personal and professional loss endured by the team as well as the larger community.

Though the specifics surrounding Dr. Hott's death haven't been made public, his memory lives on via the lives he touched, the smiles he restored, and the several acts of caring he provided over a career dedicated to bettering the oral health of Bluffton inhabitants.

A kind healer, an outstanding professional, and a beloved member of Bluffton, Dr. Bartholomew Hott will be recalled. Everyone who knew him would miss him greatly since his commitment, warmth, and knowledge leave a long impression.