Meet the Dentist
Dr. J. Robert Donnelly
Dr. J. Robert (Bob) Donnelly earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University. He then served his country as an officer in The United States Marine Corps. Dr. Donnelly went on to excel in his studies at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio to achieve his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Additionally, he has completed a rigorous set of studies to attain status as a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, and graduated from the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Donnelly is a member of many dental organizations, including the:
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Texas Dental Association
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- Doctors Organization for Conscious Sedation
- Jack T. Clark Foundation board member
- Central Texas Study Group
- River District Dental Society
As a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Donnelly has completed over 1,600 hours of continuing dental education, 400 hours of which were hands-on-courses. These hours are spread across 16 different dental disciplines, ensuring that Dr. Donnelly is well-rounded, and has the ability to offer insightful, comprehensive care to his patients. In an organization that consists of about 35,000 general dentists, only about 1,900 dentists nationwide have achieved their MAGD. In 2011 The Academy of General Dentistry announced that Dr. J. Robert Donnelly had earned his Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition (LSSR) for his commitment to lifelong learning, volunteering his services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry. The LSSR is presented only to AGD members who have gone above and beyond the association’s highest honor of Mastership. Since its inception in 2005 only 189 have achieved their LSSR.
Dr. Donnelly’s practice in the Texas Hill Country offers a full range of services to his patients including preventive dentistry, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dentures, implants, root canals, Invisalign, wisdom teeth removals and sedation dentistry. Dr. Donnelly adds, “I’m fortunate to be part of a wonderful profession where we continually learn, improve, build relationships, and help people regain and maintain their health. With all the advancements in dental procedures and technology, the field is even more exciting and fulfilling than it has ever been.”
Dr. Donnelly and his wife Kathy were blessed with two sons, a daughter in-law, and granddaughter. Their son Chance who was also in the dental field and employed by Benco Dental as a field sales consultant passed away in December of 2010. Their son Jared is a real estate agent in San Marcos. Margaret, his daughter in law lives in San Marcos. His granddaughter, Kimberly, received her degree from Texas A&M University and now lives in Oxford, MS. As a family they enjoy Texas A&M football games, going to the beach, spending time at their ranch or just being together!