Preventing Disease: A Proactive Approach to Health

Dental practitioners around the world are trained and educated to treat symptoms of disease. This is reflected in the medical model of healthcare which is well-equipped to manage acute problems such as pain, infection and trauma.

Chronic medical conditions (non-communicable diseases) are more difficult to manage and are seemingly becoming more common, although not normal, alongside the use of prescription drugs with their countless side effects. Such problems include, but are not limited to:

• headaches

• sleep-related problems

• clenching/grinding of the teeth

• jaw and facial pain

It is crucial to address the underlying causes of disease, which often have multiple influences, rather than just a single isolated factor. This undoubtedly and unequivocally results in better long-term health outcomes including reducing the risk of expensive ‘emergency’ treatments and the overall burden of disease.

If you are suffering from any of the above, feel free to complete our initial intake form found in the resources tab and out team will be in touch!

Dr. McDonald can assess your needs and develop a bespoke treatment plan that will address your goals in the most conservative way possible. This may involve referrals to various other health practitioners as appropriate and this will be discussed in detail with you once appropriate records have been obtained.

Dr. McDonald has studied with the prestigious Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and also completed two post graduate diplomas in the fields of orthodontics and dental sleep medicine with the Excellence in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics institution. Dr. McDonald was also certified as part of the inaugural Fellowship in Dental Sleep Medicine program with the Australasian Sleep Association and is also the dental representative of the clinical committee. Dr. McDonald is a certified orofacial myologist and an active member of the Australian Association of Orofacial Myology.