Dr McDonald’s passion for dentistry began in the Whitsundays, where he grew up and later pursued his formal education at James Cook University (JCU) in Cairns. His dedication to dental practice earned him an academic medal for bachelor coursework, setting the foundation for a thriving professional career.

After completing his education, Dr McDonald worked in Victoria and Tasmania’s public dental system before joining the Royal Australian Navy, where he spent five years at the rank of Lieutenant. During this time, he served as Senior Dental Officer HMAS Cairns.

Dr McDonald is equally as committed to educating others about dentistry and has previously held clinical positions at JCU tutoring senior-year students. He has also earned membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and is now working towards Fellowship status.

With a special interest in sleep disorders, early intervention orthodontics, and biomimetic dentistry that replicates nature’s design principles, Dr McDonald is closing in on completing a postgraduate diploma in aesthetic sequential aligners through Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics Academy while pursuing Fellowship with the Australasian Sleep Association.

Outside of work, Dr McDonald enjoys golfing, playing squash, relaxing on the beach or sailing on occasion – when he’s not busy making sure your dental health remains top-notch!