Board-Certified Prosthodontist Abilene

Get to Know Robert Hawley, DDS, FACP

Abilene prosthodontist Dr Robert Hawley

Dr. Robert is a board-certified prosthodontist with over 40 years of experience, and for him, the best part of his job is the relationships he has managed to build with his patients and the community at large over the decades. Taking care of people always feels great, but looking after those you truly know and understand is even better. Before you benefit from his unique expertise yourself at our Abilene dental office, you can learn more about him below.

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Where Did
You Study
Dentistry?

Dr. Robert believes that he was born to be a dentist. He knew since he was a young child that he wanted to go into the healthcare field, and looking back over the path he took, he couldn’t have been more right!

Dr. Robert attended Tulane University before graduating from the UTHealth School of Dentistry in Houston. He went on to serve in the military (United States Air Force) and earned his Advanced Degree in Prosthodontics before going on to become board-certified.

Despite being out of school, Dr. Robert’s education has never really stopped. He’s also an active member of the:

  • Fellowship Status with the American College of Prosthodontics
  • American Dental Association
  • Texas Dental Association
  • American Academy of Prosthodontics
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Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?

Dr. Robert and his wife have been married for over 45 years, and they have four children, two boys and two girls (including our own Dr. Jonathan!). He has traveled all over the world (including the North Pole), but back at home, he likes to go sailing, learn about computers, be active in his church, and spend quality time with family.