Dr. Edwin A. McDonald III received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Economics from Midwestern State University. He earned his DDS degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. Dr. McDonald has completed extensive training in dental implant dentistry through the University of Florida Center for Implant Dentistry. He has also completed extensive aesthetic dentistry training through various programs including the Seattle Institute, The Pankey Institute and Spear Education. Mac is a general dentist in Plano Texas. His practice is focused on esthetic and restorative dentistry. He is a visiting faculty member at the Pankey Institute. Mac also lectures at meetings around the country and has been very active with both the Dallas County Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. Currently, he is a student in the Naveen Jindal School of Business at the University of Texas at Dallas pursuing a graduate certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching. With Dr. Joel Small, he is co-founder of Line of Sight Coaching, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals develop leadership and coaching skills that improve the effectiveness, morale and productivity of their teams.
Mentoring the Next Generation of Dentists: Your Legacy Matters
By: Edwin A. McDonald, DDS This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. McDonald granted permission for igniteDDS to…
4 Promises of Leadership Development That Will Transform Your Dental Career
By: Dr. Edwin “Mac” McDonald The development of leadership competencies is about developing yourself. As you look…
Dealing with a Dental Lesion, Now What!?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Dental Bonding: How It Can Improve Your Smile
Dental bonding can be an excellent option when you want to improve your smile! By: Dr. David Rice When it comes to improving your smile, dental bonding is more popular today than it has ever been. Why? The beauty of bonding materials has radically improved over the last decade. It allows your dentist to remove…
7 Ways to Use ChatGPT for Dental Local SEO
By: Sean Hamel By now you have likely heard of ChatGPT. This new AI tool has gained widespread attention for its remarkable language generation capabilities, which have been likened to the performance of a human writer. ChatGPT has its benefits but also its limitations. While the technology is evolving, it can provide some serious potential…
Digital Dentistry: Bringing The Digital World into Your Dental Practice
By: Dr. David Rice Digital dentistry has entirely transformed the way dental procedures are performed today. From dental x-rays, to dental crowns, to dental implants and more, today’s advanced technology offers incredible patient benefits you need to know about. What is Digital Dentistry? Digital dentistry is an emerging field of dentistry that incorporates digital technologies…
Additive, Reparative, or Both?
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Using CBD for Dental Care: Treat Anxiety & Pain
By: Anna Joubert CBD oil has infiltrated the health industry, becoming a key ingredient in manufacturing shampoos, creams, capsules, and several other products. FDA research in 2015 has proven that the component also works wonders in dentistry. Read on to find out how CBD can solve dental anxiety and pain. Can CBD be Useful in…
5 Things Dentists Need To Know About Yoga and Workouts
By: Vivian Summer The year has started on a positive note, and you’re likely taking stock of the previous year’s resolutions. Hopefully, you didn’t break any, and now you’re thinking about focusing on your health and getting fit. So many things may pop up in your mind, such as getting a life insurance policy, furthering…
Providing Value to Your Patients
By: Savanah Craig An important piece of treatment planning that I often overlooked at the start of my career was showing your patient the value of the treatment you are suggesting. Patients do not always have the same understanding as I do about long-term outcomes. They look to me to explain and emphasize why treatment…
Patient with Poor Orthodontic Treatment Outcome
By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D
Problem-Solving vs Listening: When We Get it Wrong
By: Julie Kellogg I walked into the treatment room and greeted my patient. He said, “You know that tooth we are going to work on? The gums have gotten really irritated around it.” Hmmm, I thought, that seems odd. It’s not what I would expect. To my patient, I said, “Let’s take a look.” He…