Meet Dr. Drew McDonald, DDS, MS
Dr. Drew McDonald is a board certified orthodontic specialist with a strong focus on airway and temporomandibular joint-focused treatment planning, surgically-facilitated orthodontic treatment, and providing complex interdisciplinary care for patients. He lectures internationally on these topics and has contributed to literature and textbooks in these areas. Dr. McDonald is dedicated to advancing the profession of Orthodontics and Dentistry as a whole.
Born and raised in Tucson, AZ, Dr. McDonald’s love of baseball brought him to Albuquerque where he played as a catcher for the Lobos from 2006-2008. While attending the University of New Mexico he met his wife, Emily, a New Mexico native. He also fell in love with the Sandias, green chile, and the near perfect weather. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in chemistry.
No stranger to orthodontic treatment, young Drew spent five years in orthodontic treatment correcting his under-bite. It was his time spent in an orthodontic chair that spurred his desire to pursue orthodontics as a career one day.
Dr. McDonald attended dental school at the prestigious Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Known for it’s rigorous academic curriculum and intense clinical training, Dr. McDonald received many academic accolades while at Creighton including inductions into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society) and Alpha Sigma Nu (Honor Society of Jesuit Universities). He also served in leadership positions as class president and student body president and on alumni relations committees.
After graduating Cum Laude from Creighton, Dr. McDonald was accepted as one of only three residents nationwide into the University of Missouri-Kansas City Orthodontics program, a renowned two-and-a-half year, full-time residency known for its clinical excellence. Dr. McDonald graduated in December of 2016 with his certificate in orthodontics and master’s degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences.
When away from the office, Dr. Drew is a “girl-Dad” to two daughters, a self-proclaimed grill-master, and minimally talented, yet, enthusiastic golfer.
Dr. McDonald’s Lecture Schedule
March 12, 2021 - Miami, FL (Full-day) South Florida Dental Study Club - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
May 21, 2021 - Albany, NY (Full-day) Capital District Continuum for Advanced Dental Education Study Club - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
May 25, 2021 6:30-7:30PM MST (Virtual) ASAP. Airway, Sleep and Pediatric Pathway
June 11, 2021 1PM MST (Virtual) ACT Dental Best Practices
July 7, 21, 28 - 6-8PM MST, 3-Part series Global Diagnosis Education
July 23, 2021 - 11AM-1PM MST (Virtual) ACT Dental U Master Class
September 24, 2021 - San Antonio, TX Alamo Collaborative Dental Forum - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
October 8, 2021 - Milwaukee, WI (Full-day) Milwaukee Dental Forum Study Club
October 15, 2021 - Charlotte, NC (Full-day) Greater Charlotte Study Club - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
October 28-29 - El Paso, TX (w/ Dr. Jeff Rouse) El Paso Del Norte Seattle Study Club
January 26, 2022 - Laguna Niguel, CA Seattle Study Club Symposium 2022
February 25, 2022 - San Antonio, TX Texas Orthodontic Study Club - Annual Meeting
March 10, 2022 - Boulder, CO Boulder/Broomfield County Dental Society
March 11, 2022 (Full-day, Virtual) ASAP. Airway, Sleep and Pediatric Pathway
March 25, 2022 - 9-11AM MST (Virtual) ACT Dental U Master Class
April 13, 2022 - 5-7PM MST (Virtual) Perico Lecture Series
April 21, 2022 - St. Cloud, MN Great River Study Club - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
May 24, 2022 - 6-7PM MST (Virtual) BiteFX Lecture Series
June 3-4 2022 - Calgary, Canada Calgary Study Club
September 15, 2022 - Phoenix, AZ SPEAR Summit 2022
September 30, 2022 - El Paso, TX El Paso Dental Conference
October 20-21, 2022 - Chicago, IL Chicago Study Club
January 3, 2023 (Virtual) The Breathe Institute - Myo Masterminds Program
January 13, 2023 - Dallas, TX Dallas Study Club - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
January 27, 2023 - Chicago, IL Chicago Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy
February 22, 2023 -Chicago, IL American Equilibration Society - Annual Scientific Meeting
March 30-31, 2023 - Chicago , IL Chicago Study Club
April 3, 2023 - Denver, CO Colorado Prosthodontics Society
April 20, 2023 - 6-7PM MST (Virtual) Dental Online Training
May 5, 2023 - Naples, FL MODJAW 4D Digital Dentistry Summit
September 29, 2023 - Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis District Dental Society
October 10, 2023 7PM MST (Virtual) American Association of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD)
October 19-20, 2023 - Chicago, IL Chicago Study Club - Orthodontist Invitation Only Event
November 3, 2023 - Houston, TX North Houston Seattle Study Club - Seattle Study Club Affiliate
January 22, 2024 (Virtual) The Breathe Institute - Myo Masterminds Program
February 16, 2024 (Virtual) ACT Dental U Masterclass
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