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“90 percent of my success is because of the people who are here.” Dr. McDonnell

On top of his busy schedule as a dentist and business owner, Dr. Phil McDonnell also spent 12 years teaching young dentists at Loyola University’s residency program. As Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery, Dr. McDonnell mentored many young dentists on the verge of their professional careers. His advice, sometimes heeded, sometimes ignored, was always the same. “These were young residents, in debt, and they cared about making money,” says Dr. McDonnell. “I told them to treat everybody like they’re your favorite relatives.”

  Dr. Daniel Chay Dr. Daniel Chay is a graduate of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he is an avid fan of the Steelers and Penguins. He also enjoys playing sports, playing board games, and spending time in the community and his church. Dr. Chay is committed to providing outstanding dental…

  Carolyn has spent the last 20+ years working in restorative dentistry. She worked for her father, Dr. Jim Buckman, and for the last  years has worked first as a dental assistant and as a member of our front desk staff. Most recently Carolyn was promoted to the position of Office Manager and will often…

  Pam In her 32nd year in the dental industry, the last 15 at McDonnell, Pam has seen and done it all. Yes, she performs laboratory work, such as custom and bleach trays, and takes care of in-house whitenening. True, she works behind the scenes to clean the Autoclave and cold sterilizations, and works with…