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Meet Dr. David M. Bonner

Leader In Advanced General Dentistry

Dr. Bonner moved to Dumas in 1969 when his father, a minister, moved the family there to work with the church. Dumas has now been his home for 39 years. After graduating from Dumas High School in 1973 he earned a B.S. in chemistry and biology at Stephen F. Austin State University in 1976, where he also taught chemistry and worked in chemical research. In 1980, he graduated with his doctorate from The University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio where he also worked as a research scientist in biomedical materials. After graduation, Dr. Bonner returned to Dumas where he has been in the practice of Orthodontics & General Dentistry for 31 years. Always pursuing excellence, he has accumulated over 3000 hours of continuing education and has earned two post-doctorate degrees, F.A.G.D. in 1986 and M.A.G.D. in 1991.

While a senior in dental school, Dr. Bonner represented The University of Texas in the intercollegiate "Table Clinic" presentations. At the Texas Dental Association meeting, he won First Place over the other schools in Texas. At the American Dental Association meeting, he won Second Place, in a competition between all of the dental schools in the United States.

Dr. Bonner is active in organized Dentistry. He served as President for the Panhandle District Dental Society in 2010, which is a component of the American Dental Association. His colleagues have also elected him to a number of other elective positions. He has served as President of the Panhandle Academy of General Dentistry, Vice-President of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry, and President of the High Plains Orthodontic Study Group. In 1992, he was a nominee for Texas Dentist of the Year. He is a member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Orthodontic Society, International Association for Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association, Panhandle District Dental Society, South Plains District Dental Society, Alumni Association of the Student Clinicians of the American Dental Association, and Memorial Hospital Staff.

Active in the community, he served as the "Head Wrangler" for Dogie Days 2008 and currently serves the Dumas Noon Lions Club as 1st Vice District Governor. Dr. Bonner is also currently serving as Mayor Pro Tem. He has coached many of our youth in football, basketball, wrestling, soccer, and baseball. He and his wife Gayla, of 34 years, have four children, Jennifer (29), Reagan (28), Justin (25), and Alison (20).

Dr. B's enthusiasm for dentistry is contagious. His son, “Dr. Reagan,” recently joined the practice and son Justin is a dental student at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UTHSCSA). His daughters-in-law, Rachel and Lydia, are both Registered Dental Hygienists.

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