Your Chattanooga Orthodontist
Meet Raymond McLagan, DMD
Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Dr. Raymond McLagan is excited to call Chattanooga home. After completing his orthodontic residency in late 2023, Dr. McLagan saw an incredible opportunity to settle in the Scenic City. He’s also fluent in Spanish.
Education & Experience
Dr. McLagan is proud to be a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. He continues engaging in professional development and collaborative learning to help you get the absolute best care possible. He is also a board-certified orthodontist—a distinction that not all dentists or orthodontists hold. Achieving board certification requires additional training, testing, and a commitment to the highest standards of patient care, which Dr. McLagan pursued to ensure his patients receive expert treatment.
As the founder of Teach Teeth, an initiative he launched during his time at Pepperdine University, Dr. McLagan has worked to educate underserved Hispanic communities about the importance of oral hygiene. Teach Teeth hosts educational presentations in English and Spanish.
Memberships & Affiliations
Dr. McLagan is proud to be a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. He continues engaging in professional development and collaborative learning to help you get the absolute best care possible.
As the founder of Teach Teeth, an initiative he launched during his time at Pepperdine University, Dr. McLagan has worked to educate underserved Hispanic communities about the importance of oral hygiene. Teach Teeth hosts educational presentations in English and Spanish.
Dr. McLagan is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. While that's not an achievement that every orthodontist has, Dr. McLagan did for his patients. He also serves on the Board of the Chattanooga Area Dental Society.
Outside of the Office
Dr. McLagan’s greatest joy comes from spending time with his family outside the office. He and his wife, Mary Claire, met while studying at Pepperdine University and have been inseparable since their graduation and marriage in 2017.
Together, they’re raising two wonderful children: their one-year-old son, Coleman, and their newborn daughter, Cecilia May. Rounding out their household is Odie, their loyal and lively dog who keeps everyone on their toes.
When he’s not transforming smiles, Dr. McLagan enjoys playing with his kids, hitting the tennis courts, or exploring the scenic hiking trails around Chattanooga.
