Meet the Orthodontists
Mark J. McDonough, D.D.S., M.S.D.
Dr. Mark McDonough was raised in the Canyon Rim area of Murray and Salt Lake City and has raised his family in West Jordan and Murray. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Biology from the University of Utah and attended the University of the Pacific where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He then moved to Murray and Salt Lake City and practiced general dentistry for nearly 3 years before returning to the University of the Pacific to receive orthodontic specialty training and complete a Master of Science in Dentistry. He has practiced orthodontics exclusively for over 27 years in the same location and plans on another 27 years of orthodontic practice.
Dr. Mark has been married for 36 years and has 6 children and 13 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Murray. He has served as President of the Utah Association of Orthodontists and has always enjoyed being involved in the community and working with fellow colleagues.
David R. McDonough, D.D.S.
Dr. David McDonough grew up in West Jordan and Murray. He attended Southern Utah University and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science and Health at the University of Utah. He then moved to San Francisco and attended the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. As a dentist, Dr. David attended a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics in Murray and Salt Lake City, Utah. Following his hospital residency he moved to Denver, School of Dental Medicine where he completed his orthodontic specialty training, received his board certification, and was given the Outstanding Resident Award.
Dr. David , his wife Jennifer, and their three children live in Murray, Utah. He feels fortunate to work alongside his father with such a talented and experienced staff. He enjoys interacting with patients and loves the many personalities with which he has the opportunity to associate. Dr. David also speaks fluent Spanish.
