James McDonnell, D.M.D.

Dr. James McDonnell is a native of Argyle, New York. He attended Fairfield University and, upon graduation in 1994, he went to Harvard University where he earned his DMD degree in 1998. Dr. McDonnell continued to fill his residency from 1998-2000 at The Children's Hospital of Boston. While there he served on the Cranio-Facial Cleft Palate team as well as consulting for the Hemotology, Oncology, and Cardiology Department. In addition, he was a clinical instructor in Pediatrics at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. McDonnell joined the office in August of 2000 becoming a partner a year later in September of 2001. His easy-going, light-hearted manner puts children of all ages at ease. Dr. McDonnell enjoys singing and telling jokes to his patients so that everyone feels right at home. He is passionate about educating his patients and their parents about good oral hygiene and strives to ensure everyone is comfortable with the office visit. Dr. McDonnell also uses his experience to treat children with special needs. Using a variety of techniques, he makes certain that these patients receive the same attention and care that he gives to all children.  In 2004, the Consumer's Research Council of America recognized Dr. McDonnell as one of America's Top Dentists.

Dr. McDonnell and his lovely wife, Amy have 4 children, Aidan, Molly, Rory and Maggie and a dog named Lulu. They enjoy a variety of family activities, including Red Sox games.  An avid Red Sox fan, Dr. McDonnell follows his team with relentless passion and is thrilled that the Curse of the Bambino was broken in 2004.
 

Eric McMahon, D.D.S.

Pediatric Dentistry of Clifton Park is pleased to introduce the newest addition to our staff, Dr. Eric McMahon. Following in the same footsteps as Dr. McDonnell, he also graduated from Harvard’s specialty program in pediatric dentistry at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. He is a kid at heart… with a true passion to care for children.

Dr. McMahon grew up in California and attended the University of California, Davis. While in college he played for the Men’s Soccer team and studied to become a genetic engineer. After graduating, he spent one year doing genetic research before realizing that his desire to be around people would not be met in the laboratory.  Dr. McMahon attended the University of Pacific, School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. After graduating from dental school in 2005, it was Harvard University that brought Dr. McMahon across the country to provide him extensive training in the management and treatment of children’s dental needs. 

Dr. McMahon enjoys the honesty of pediatric patients, and the unique challenges they present.  His Californian, relaxed, yet youthful sense of humor makes him a comfortable fit in the established atmosphere of our office. Dr. McMahon is thrilled to be joining our practice, and very much hopes to become an integral member of the community as he establishes himself in the area.  Dr. McMahon’s interests include sports, photography, and making trips to California to visit his family.