Meet Dr. Richard McDonald

Richard S. McDonald was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated with honors from Simpson College and received his Doctoral Degree of Dental Surgery from the University of Iowa in 1979.

After completion of dental school, Dr. McDonald joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas as a Dental Officer. After fulfilling his 3 years active duty service obligation, Dr. McDonald chose to reside in Fort Worth where he is respected among dental colleagues for his outstanding dental work and patients for his compassionate, gentle care.

Dr. McDonald is trained in all types of general dentistry but elects to place special emphasis on his main passions, cosmetic smile makeovers, laser dentistry and orthodontics.  His experience of over 35 years spans the full spectrum of patient needs.  Continuing education has kept Dr. McDonald’s practice in the forefront of dental innovation.  His commitment to excellence has kept him abreast of advances and new techniques in all phases of dental treatment.  His mission at Country Day Dental in Fort Worth, Texas is to provide all his patients the best in dental technology, treatment options, and patient comfort.  It is his pleasure to offer students the best in dental education as he welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust while displaying his passion for dentistry.

Dr. McDonald and his wife Sheila live in Fort Worth. Their family includes one son Brad, one daughter Jennifer and 8 grandchildren. Dr. McDonalds’s hobbies include tennis, snowboarding, reading, and traveling. He and his wife are active members of Christ Church in Fort Worth.