About Your Dentist

Excellence in dentistry begins with a careful co-diagnosis and treatment plan to establish the goals we will achieve together. Communication and long-term relationships are important to us. Let us know what is on your mind and ask questions. We will help you realize an investment in yourself pays dividends for a lifetime. We are caring, skilled professionals, dedicated to simplifying what is often a very complicated and confusing area of health care.

We want all our patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their dental health care, Emergency Dental Options-- from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage.

Dr. Thomas graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1977 and from the University of Mississippi Dental School in 1981. He then decided to make Vicksburg, MS his home and has been in practice there since July of 1981. While restoring smiles and making the fearful feel at ease day to day, Dr. Thomas provides for his family of patients areas of special interest which are 6 Month Smile Braces, Sedation Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Dentistry Invisalign.

Dr. Thomas has a passion for dentistry and for people. In his office, he makes it a priority that each and every patient know they are not only cared about as a patient but also as a person.

Dr. Thomas and his wife Kim together have six wonderful children. His favorite pastimes are golfing, hunting and traveling.

Dr. Thomas’ current and prior affiliations and training include:

- Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

- American Orthodontic Society

- DOCS- Dental Organization for Conscience Sedation

- Dr. Thomas is also an alumnus of the prestigious L. D. Pankey

Institute

- American Dental Association

- Mississippi Dental Association

- Volunteer for the Vicksburg Medical / Dental Clinic

- Mississippi Donated Dental Services

- Compassion International

- Past Board member of the Crisis Pregnancy Center

- Doctors with a Heart

"Smiling is an international language."

My Mission

"To provide the best dental care possible for each individual patient. Everyone is unique, and I want to positively impact the life of each and every patient."

Education

Doctorate of Dental Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center – Jackson, MS 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center – Jackson, MS 

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Millsaps College – Jackson, MS

Associate of Arts Pre-Med
Holmes Community College – Ridgeland, MS

Bachelor of Arts in Business
National Academy of Banking & Business Institute – Sumy, Ukraine

Life & Hobbies

Dr. McKay has a wonderful husband and a precious four-year-old son. When they can, they love to travel and explore other cultures. In particular, Dr. McKay loves to learn about new cuisines and how to cook new dishes from the places they visit.