A tradition of excellence in oral health care has guided our practice for more than 40 years.
Dr. Tom McDonald and his staff are dedicated to the highest level of comprehensive, preventive, restorative, and esthetic dentistry. We are quite proud of our reputation for meticulous patient care in a caring, professional, service-oriented atmosphere.
Dr. McDonald has devoted his life to dentistry and the improvement of knowledge in the field of dentistry. In addition to his private practice which began in Athens in 1985, Dr. McDonald lectures frequently throughout the country in the areas of restorative dentistry, esthetics, occlusion (the functional interaction of the teeth), and TMJ therapy.
Dr. McDonald is a graduate of Athens Academy, the University of Georgia and received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry in 1983. Dr. McDonald’s practice is dedicated to comprehensive oral health care. We are a general dentistry practice although; our primary focus is treating adults who have complex dental problems and esthetic dental concerns. During the consultation, he welcomes any questions and concerns his patients might have in order to determine a long-term strategy for optimum health, function, and esthetics.
Dr. McDonald is a member of many local, national, and international dental organizations. He has served on the faculty of oral rehabilitation at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia (formerly Medical College of Georgia) since 1983. He has received many honors in the field of dentistry including distinguished alumnus of the Medical College of Georgia, fellowship in the American College of Dentists, honorable fellowship in the Georgia Dental Association, fellowship in the International College of Dentists, and membership in the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry.
A dedicated clinician and teacher, he serves as an opinion leader for several dental manufacturers, publishes technique articles and webinars, and serves on the editorial review board of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
Dr. McDonald and his wife Alice have been married since 1981 (second year of dental school). They are proud parents of two amazing daughters, two wonderful sons-in-law, and three entertaining grandchildren. In his limited spare time, Dr. McDonald is an avid outdoorsman, flyfisherman, and cyclist.
Hailing from Dunwoody Georgia, Dr. Grove is a Georgia boy through and through. After attending the Georgia Institute of Technology for his Bachelors in Biology, Dr. Grove received his DMD from the Dental College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Grove was a member of the inaugural class of the Athens GPR, a residency with strong focus on dental surgery and prosthodontic principles.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Grove is an avid outdoorsman with a love for camping and hiking. He spends his free time assembling and painting models, a hobby that’s given him an eye for detail he takes with him in his practice of dentistry. He relishes any opportunity to give back to his community and regularly volunteers at no-cost dental clinics.
He and his wife are lovers of classical music, and have fallen in love with Athens for its music culture, good food, and great people. They have recently become begrudging Dawgs fans, but Georgia Tech still holds a special place in their hearts.
Dr. Grove’s practice focuses first and foremost on the patient experience. He strives to deliver high end dental care in a gentle, calming, and comfortable manner. He works with the highest level of skill and professionalism to ensure positive experiences and favorable patient outcomes.
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