Interview with Dr. McClendon

WHY DID YOU BECOME AN AESTHETIC DENTIST
I wanted to outlaw silver fillings

FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB
Getting to know my patients and helping them to have a happy, healthy smile

BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE RECEIVED
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed. Listen, laugh, and love.

ANTI-AGING ADVICE
Sleep well, drinks lots of water, and smile at all times!

ALTERNATIVE OCCUPATION
Actor, hairdresser, architect

RIGHT NOW I AM READING
“Guns, Germs, and Steel” Jared Diamond

I START EACH DAY
Thanking God for another day; and a ride on the LIRR with my wife

I'M NEVER WITHOUT
Something to do

I WOULD LOVE TO OWN
Microsoft

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF THE WORLD TO TRAVEL TO AND TALK ABOUT SMILES? TO WHOM DO YOU SPEAK: SCHOOLS, OTHER PRACTICES, ETC?
Chile and China were my favorite parts of the world. I speak to study clubs and orthodontic residents in addition to graduate programs at NYU, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A PART OF Jonathan B. Levine?
The great new renovation and place to provide ultimate dentistry. I call it the new ‘White Castle’!

IN YOUR OPINION, HOW HAS Jonathan B. Levine CHANGED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS?
We have constantly been improving the focus for the smile.

ON WHOM DID YOU PRACTICE DENTISTRY IN THE PENTAGON? ANYONE INTERESTING?
From Privates to Generals. Yes, the chefs for the Executive dining room made great lobster bisque!

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A NICE SMILE TO YOU?
It’s priceless, as in the Chinese saying goes, “Beautiful Smile, Beautiful Life”

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR SPECIALTY?
I was always interested in teeth wear and how it can be avoided.

WHAT MAKES A GREAT PATIENT?
Trust and a sense of humor

ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO MENTION IN YOUR BIO?
When in doubt, GoSmile. I think my mother would be proud of me.