Dr. Shelley Wilkerson Mcdonald, D.M.D.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1760646509
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About This Provider
Dr. Shelley McDonald is a board-certified pediatric dentist with 18 years of experience caring for children and teens in Meridian. She completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, earning an Outstanding Performance award early in her career. Dr. McDonald specializes in helping children with special needs feel comfortable during dental visits through gentle behavioral guidance, and she focuses on preventing dental problems through education and preventive care. She provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere for her young patients and their families, guided by Christian values and a commitment to treating everyone with the same respect and kindness she'd show her own family. Dr. McDonald is active in her community through volunteer work with children's hospitals and organizations like Make a Wish Foundation, and she's now accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University of Mississippi School of Dentistry - DDS, graduated (2008)
- Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital - 2-year Pediatric Dentistry and Community Oral Health Residency
- Mississippi State University - Bachelor's degree in Microbiology
Board Certifications
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 07/10/2008
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Junior Auxiliary (lifetime member)
- Meridian Symphony Association (board member)
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding Performance in Pediatric Dentistry Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (2008)
- Leadership Scholarship at Mississippi State University
Beyond the Office
Le Bonheur Children's Hospital volunteer (Memphis, Tennessee)
Palmer Home for Children volunteer
Make a Wish Foundation volunteer
Headstart Schools volunteer (Starkville and surrounding areas)
Instrumental in establishing JAMS (Junior Auxiliary Mentoring Service) program with Hope Village for Children
Board member of Meridian Symphony Association
Supporter of Mississippi Children's Museum of Meridian
Summer mission trips to Mexico with Christian Medical and Dental Association
Meridian native
Enjoys running
Enjoys cooking
Enjoys singing
Member of First Baptist Church, Butler, Alabama
Spends time with family and friends
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