Prosthodontist Abilene

Get to Know Jonathan Hawley, DDS, MS

Dr. Jonathan Hawley loves seeing patients' confidence change with a new smile. Sometimes this happens after one treatment. Sometimes it requires multiple procedures. Regardless of the time, the effort is always worth it in the end. He’s eager to restore your smile to give you the look and comfort you deserve. But first, you can start getting to know him below.

Why Did You Decide to Become a Dentist?

At 9 years old, Dr. Jonathan’s dad (our own Dr. Robert) brought him along on multiple weekends when he was taking care of emergency patients or volunteering at local events. He witnessed people change in the chair thanks to the pain relief, and it left a deep impression.

He remembers one woman so vividly. She was connected with Dr. Robert through their church and needed a lot of help. She told him there wasn't a time that her teeth didn’t hurt, and at the end of her procedures, she wept with gratitude.

Looking back, she just needed routine care - nothing extraordinary. But she was so thankful, and this was the catalyst that guided Dr. Jonathan’s career toward helping people in the community through dentistry.

Where Did
You Study
Dentistry?

After graduating from Baylor University, Dr. Jonathan went on to earn his dental degree from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry (where he served as class president). He continued on to receive his certificate in Graduate Prosthodontics as well as a master’s degree in Oral Biology and Education of Health Care Professionals. After being in the metroplex for over a decade, he decided to return home to Abilene with his family. A lifelong dream coming true to work along side his dad, Dr. Robert Hawley.

Despite being out of school, Dr. Jonathan’s education has never really stopped. He regularly takes continuing education through the Spear Study Club, and he’s also an active member of the:

  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • American Academy of Prosthodontics
  • 17th District Dental Society (President)
  • Southwest Academy of Restorative Dentistry
  • American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
  • American College of Prosthodontists

Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Dr. Jonathan and his wife, Emma, have a son and daughter (Jones and Quinn), and they enjoy being outdoors together, whether it involves hunting, fishing, hiking, or skiing. If he ever has spare time, it’s usually spent doing carpentry and leatherwork.