Dr. Patrick McDonough is a board-certified periodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy gums and beautiful smiles. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, he completed specialized training in periodontics and implant dentistry through the Air Force. Dr. McDonough has a unique background serving U.S. military families stationed around the world and teaching the next generation of dental specialists. He believes every patient deserves personalized care tailored to their individual needs, and he works closely with you to make sure each visit is comfortable and positive. He is now accepting new patients in Trent Woods, NC.

Specialties

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PeriodonticsPrimary
Treatment of gum disease and dental implants

Education & Training

University Of North Carolina / School Of DentistryMedical School
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs - Biology major
United States Air Force AcademyUndergraduate School, 1999
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry - Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS), magna cum laude, 2003
University of Texas/Air Force Residency in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, San Antonio - 2006
University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio
Wilford Hall Med Ctr-usafResidency Hospital

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 07/26/2006

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Areas of Focus

periodonticsdental implantsimplant dentistry

Beyond the Office

Taught in graduate residency program at Eglin AFB, Florida

Provided periodontal and implant services to U.S. military members and families at Spangdahlem, Germany (2011-2015)

Born in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Spent summers on uncle's farm in Duplin County helping with tobacco, cucumbers, and 80,000 turkeys

Received appointment to United States Air Force Academy

Met and married his wife Lee at UNC Chapel Hill; both graduated same day in 2003

Wife Lee earned Master of Social Work and Master of Public Health

Has two sons: Jack and Ben

Served nearly two decades in U.S. Air Force

Lived and worked in Spangdahlem, Germany for four years

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