Meet Dr. McGann
Dr. Grant McGann DDS—Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. McGann’s special interests include the treatment of the difficult, complex and salvage patients. His residency training at the Washington Hospital Center, a busy level 1 trauma center in Washington DC, included a strong emphasis on reconstructive surgery, maxillofacial trauma, management of cleft lip and palate patients, implant surgery, complex tooth extractions and corrective jaw surgery. Dr. McGann is also trained in the management of anxious patients. He has extensive anesthesia experience which allows him to provide care in a gentle caring manner.
Dr. McGann has been involved in over 1,000 implant cases. His advanced implant training includes complex reconstruction cases involving bone and soft tissue grafting combined with prosthodontic treatment planning. He has extensive experience with managing the most difficult cases from both the restorative and surgical disciplines. Correct treatment planning is the strength of Dr. McGann’s training. His unique experience provides the basis for Dr. McGann’s practical, real life approach to patient care.
The wealth of knowledge Dr. McGann has gained in surgery arises from managing patients referred for advanced care. In post dental school training Dr. McGann has managed over 5,000 patients. He is up to date with the latest treatments in his specialty. He has managed patients for the world famous Washington Heart Institute which treats the most difficult cardiac patients in the United States. He has traveled extensively to learn, teach, and perform oral and maxillofacial surgery. His surgical trips include Tanzania, Philippines, Belgium, and Taiwan. He was awarded the 2008 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Resident Leadership and Community Service Award, for his recent teaching trip to Tanzania, Africa.
Dr. McGann has a passion for sharing his wealth of knowledge. In addition to his recent volunteer teaching position in Tanzania, he teaches for Progressive Dentistry and Progressive Orthodontics.
Dr. Grant McGann was born and raised in Laguna Beach, California. He received his undergraduate degree in Health Promotion Disease Prevention from the University of Southern California and his Doctorate in Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. He graduated with honors from both dental and undergraduate schools. He has received many awards for his academic and clinical work. He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. McGann’s passions include spending time with his wife, Sarah, and their baby girl Lily born in August of 2009. Lily is a joy in his life and spends as much time with her as he can while still finding a few minutes to break away and surf when time allows.