Denise Freeman McGrade received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1991. She received advanced experience and training through a general practice residency at the Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center, with rotations in anesthesia and oral surgery. After three years as an associate, she established her private practice in Plano in 1994. Dr. McGrade has continued to pursue advanced education in areas identified as important to her patients. At our office we emphasize the importance of prevention, but services include fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and root canals. Dr. McGrade has advanced training in several cosmetic areas, including bleaching (both in-office and home), porcelain veneers, and bonding. Dr. McGrades office is up to date with the newest and most advanced equipment, both dental and office.
Dr. McGrade was born in Dallas, but grew up in Louisiana, New York, Wyoming, and Illinois. She graduated high school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, but returned to Dallas for college. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, and performed cancer research at the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine before entering dental school. Dr. McGrade married Stephen Joseph McGrade, Jr., of Port Washington, New York, in 1984. They have two children, Patrick and Sarah.
Since her own children and those of many of their friends are athletes, Dr. McGrade has developed a special interest in protecting childrens teeth while they participate in sports. She is a member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry, and supports several local recreation teams. Last year, Dr.McGrade created custom mouthguards for the Wakeland High School Wolverines. Ask her advice and assistance to make sure your young sports stars keep their beautiful smiles.
Over the past several years, Dr. McGrade has provided dental care to hundreds of residents of rural areas in Nicaragua through the medical missions program at First Baptist Church of Frisco. She describes her mission work as both a joy and a blessing.
Dr. McGrade is active in her community, local schools, and her church. She devotes time to serving as mentor, role model, and friend. Dr. McGrade is a sponsor and camp counselor for the Girls in Action program and regularly works with school counselors in career guidance programs. She always has time to talk with young people interested in careers in dental care.
Dr. McGrade thinks of her staff and patients as friends. She is extremely proud of the high level of professional training and low turnover in staff. Many of her patients have been with her for more than a decade. She has seen babies grow into teens, and teens grow up to bring in their own children for dental care.
The other fun thing patients like about our office is that we show DVDs in the operating rooms while we work on the patients. We seem to have 'Friends' episodes on the most and patients talk about it, and how much they enjoy it!
I have been in the dental field for 19 years and have worked with Dr. McGrade since 2006. My duties consist of assisting her with dental procedures and doing lab work. The thing I like most about working with Dr. McGrade is her passion for helping others through her mission trips to Honduras and her dedication to her practice. I love the field of dentistry, getting to know our patients, and helping them with their dental needs. I am originally from Paris, Texas but have lived in Frisco for 16 years. I have two beautiful children and enjoy spending my free time running them to softball, baseball, and various sporting events.
I graduated from hygiene school in 2006 and have been employed with Dr. McGrade since 2007. My duties are to maintain oral health, provide preventive care, and educate our patients about their overall oral hygiene. I enjoy working with Dr. McGrade because she creates a family-oriented environment for us to work in. I love providing hygiene because of the relationships I build with my patients. I am originally from Bossier City, Louisiana, but have lived in Plano for six years. I enjoy spending my free time with my Great Dane Rufus and visiting my family and friends.
I am a 1991 graduate of the Hygiene School at Baylor University in Dallas and have been with Dr. McGrade since she opened her practice in 1995. My duties are to maintain oral health, provide preventive care, and educate our patients about their overall oral hygiene. Dr. McGrades fun personality is why I have enjoyed working with her all these years. I am a native of Phnom Penh, Cambodia but have lived in Carrollton, Texas since 1985. I am married and have one son and enjoy spending my free time with family and friends.
I have been in the dental field since 1994 and have worked with Dr. McGrade since October 2008. My duties include managing the front office and accounts. What I love about being in the dental field is interacting with our patients. I enjoy working with Dr. McGrade because of her down-to-earth personality and the way she is always helping others. I am a native of Plano, Texas but have lived in Prosper since 2010. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my three kids and watching the Dallas cowboys (WIN!!!) and finding my next life adventure.
Every year starting in 2004, Dr. McGrade has provided dental care to hundreds of residents of rural areas of Nicaragua and Honduras through the medical missions program at First Baptist Church of Frisco. She describes her mission work as both a joy and a blessing. Starting in 2009Dr. McGrade saw over 600 patients.