Founder and Surgeon
Thomas A. McDonald DMD, MD
Dr. Thomas A. McDonald is a board‐certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with extensive experience performing surgeries to correct facial injuries, dentofacial anomalies, and complex dental conditions . He is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and an active member of the Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons . Dedicated to a patient‐centered approach, Dr. McDonald combines advanced surgical techniques with compassionate care to deliver personalized treatment plans and exceptional results.
Education
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1993-1998Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, – University of Connecticut Health Center
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1996M.D., University of Connecticut Health Center
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1996-97General Surgery Internship, – University of Connecticut Health Center
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1992D.M.D., Medical University of South Carolina
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1992-1993General Practice Residency (Dental), – Richland Memorial Hospital
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1986BS Microbiology, – Clemson University
Presentations, Publications, and Affliations:
- American Dental Association
- American Medical Association
- Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Southeastern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- South Carolina Medical Association
- Pee Dee Dental Society, Past President
- Abstract Presented – AAOMS Annual Meeting, Seattle 1997
- Panel Member and Case Presentation- CT. and Mass. Society of Dental Anesthesia
- Co-author, Published article in September 1999- Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
- Active Staff-McLeod Regional Medical Center
- American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Fellow
- SCDA, Past President
- SC Board of Dentistry Board, Past President
Honors and Awards
MUSC
- 1992 First Honor Graduate, College of Dental Medicine
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Dental Honorary Fraternity
- Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity Award,- Academic Honorary
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
- American College of Dentists Award
- Health Sciences Foundation Scholarship
- John Meador Sneed Memorial Scholarship
- Psi Omega Academic Achievement Award
- American Academy of Periodontology Award
- Southeastern Academy of Prosthodontics Award
- John Robert Jordan Award
- Dr. Joseph Cleveland Award
Clemson University
- Phi Eta Sigma – Freshman Honorary
- Alpha Lambda Delta – Freshman Honorary
- Order of Omega – Greek Honorary
- Clemson Alumni Scholar
Our Staff
Our experienced staff is the backbone of our practice. From the front desk managing appointments, insurance, and billing information to the dental assistants who take care of our patients before, during, and after procedures, our practice heavily relies on these dedicated individuals.
Ready to launch your career at one of Florence’s most trusted oral surgery practice?
As an Oral Surgery Assistant at McDonald OMS—Florence’s leading provider of oral and maxillofacial care—you’ll welcome and calm patients, prepare instruments and imaging, and assist surgeons through hands-on, specialized on-the-job training.