Dr. Ronnie Mobley, Dr. Rhonda Mobley, Dr. Bob Wilson and Dr.Alan Mobley are dedicated to providing quality dental care to families in Watkinsville, Athens and surrounding Oconee and Clarke communities. Ourfocus is always on preserving your oral health and making dentistry a comfortable experience for you and yourfamily.
Health care research continues to prove the link between oral health and physical well being. We are passionate about our role in providing you and your family with education and information to keep your smile and your body healthy!
Each member of the Mobley Family Dentistry Team is dedicated to serving our patients with a genuine spirit of helpfulness and concern for their complete comfort. We are honored to provide general and cosmetic dental care to families in the Athens-Oconee area.
'I love being part of a professional team that provides the highest standard of care while creating an inviting, at-home atmosphere. I enjoy how much computer technology is involved in modern dentistry, and I especially enjoy building a good rapport with our patients.
It 's not uncommon to be anxious or fear your dental visit. However, with a caring dental team you can trust and with the technological advances in dentistry, you can overcome your fears! One of my favorite moments here at the office was when a young boy with badly discolored teeth had his smile restored. He told us This is better that Christmas and couldn 't stop smiling!'
Wanda joined our practice in 1997 and is the reason our front office runs so smoothly. She harmonizes all aspects of running a busy practice, including scheduling, insurance, financial planning and treatment coordination. When she isn't balancing our front office, she enjoys kayaking, traveling, spending time with her family and friends, and the occasional retail therapy.
'It is really a privilege to be part of a profession that helps people stay healthy. It is such a good feeling when a patient that originally came to us with a toothache returns for a follow-up. They are smiling and happy to be pain-free.
It 's especially rewarding to me to take patients that have poor oral habits and educate them on proper oral hygiene. I love following them from an unhealthy place to a healthy point and see the difference it makes.'
Connie earned her Dental Hygiene degree from Greenville Technical College. She has over 28 years of experience in the dental field and has been with our practice for since 2002. If she is not providing professional care for our patients, Connie can be found enjoying her passions of singing, knitting, and working in her yard.
Jackie received an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene from Athens Technical College in 2006. Her interest in dental hygiene first began in high school. She enrolled in the Youth Apprenticeship Program and began working for a dental office the summer before her senior year. After graduating from high school, she was trained and worked as a dental assistant through college. Jackie has been working with Mobley Family Dentistry since July of 2007.
Jackie likes educating patients on oral hygiene, especially when it relates to their overall systemic health. She thinks one of the greatest feelings is when a patient returns to the office after a six month recall and they no longer have gingivitis. She enjoys building friendships with her patients as well as the family atmosphere of her co-workers.
When Jackie is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Rick, her daughter Hannah, and her family and friends. She also enjoys shopping and photography. She enjoys traveling and going to the beach any time she can!
'I love being able to make a difference in a person 's life by educating them on the importance of good oral hygiene and how it affects their overall health. I also really enjoy working at a practice that truly cares for its patients I have been here 32 years and our patients are not just patients, they are our dear friends.
One of my patients has been with us for 30 years. He said he remembers the first time I cleaned his teeth and that I made a lasting impression on him. He credits his lifelong good oral hygiene habits to me!'
A dedicated and talented individual with over 35 years' experience, Debra has become a cornerstone of our practice. She holds a degree in Dental Hygiene from Albany Junior College in Albany, Georgia. She has had extensive training in periodontal therapy, oral and systemic health links and patient education; prior to starting hygiene school she worked as a dental assistant for two years. When she is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband Danny and their son, Dane. Other favorite pastimes include gardening, playing tennis, cooking and hiking.
'I really enjoy the one-on-one time I am able to spend with my patients, it allows me to build great relationships while educating them on the importance of oral hygiene. I love our warm, family environment, our doctors and team members are genuinely compassionate for our patients as well as each other.'
Briana became a dental hygienist in 2013, she joined our family in 2019. We are so excited for her and her husband Whitney, they are expecting their third baby boy in February! Briana enjoys her family time, as well as going to the beach, working out and attending all types of sporting events, especially Georgia football games!
'I love dentistry because I love working with people. My favorite part is the problem solvingtrying to figure out why a patient has a toothache and what we can do to make it better. Our practice has the most advanced equipment available and that helps us run a very efficient office. We try to stay on schedule because we know how valuable your time is.'
We are also very considerate of patients that are afraid of coming to the dentist or don 't like their smile. I 'll never forget one patienta beautiful young girl that was missing two front teeth. We had her fitted for bridges right before her senior pictures were taken. She couldn 't stop smiling!'
Veronica has been with us for over 10 years and has been in the dental arts since 1996. In her spare time, she spends time hiking and taking family trips with her husband and son. She also loves to take spin classes and reading.
'Our team is so diverse; we all have our own unique talents that allow us to create masterpieces together for our patients. We transform smiles, and they get bigger and bigger it 's the best reward at the end of the day.'
Jessie has been a Dental Assistant at our practice since 2017. In her free time, she seeks out art and adventure. Jessie has been oil painting from a young age, studying and recreating the works of master artists. She also enjoys being outdoors, hiking, fishing and hunting.
'This practice is like one big family. Our mission is to help others have healthier, happier smiles. I love being able to come to work every day and help to make someone 's day easier. The patient is always my number one priority!'
MaryCandler has been a Dental Assistant at our practice since 2018. In her spare time, MaryCandler likes to be outdoors as much as possible. She is very family-oriented and loves spending time with her dog, Mayzie.
'Dentistry gives me the opportunity to help others, and what could be better than helping patients enjoy a pretty smile? Our team has our patients ' best interest at heart and will always do whatever it takes to provide the highest level of care.'
Ansley joined our practice in 2019, she is a graduate of Athens Technical College and is a nationally Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Her favorite hobbies include playing with her dog Madden, shopping, spending time with friends and enjoying the great outdoors.
Dr. Mobley is committed to the belief that healthy, attractive smiles make big impacts in his patients' lives. He graduated from Oconee County High School in 1966 and then went to Young Harris College to study science. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from the University of Georgia in 1970, and achieved his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from the Medical College of Georgia in 1974.
Dr. Mobley became the first dentist to open a practice in Oconee County when he launched Mobley Family Dentistry in 1977. Since then, he has maintained strong community connections he has coached local athletic teams for over 20 years, is an active member of Hebron Christian Church, participated in the Civitan Civic Club, and was Vice President of the Warrior Club Booster organization for high school athletics. His daughter, Rhonda Mobley, joined him in practice in 2001. In 2020 his son, Alan Mobley, also joined the practice.
Dr. Mobley made it his goal to always provide excellent dental care by listening to his patients' needs, educating them in proper dental hygiene techniques, developing customized treatment plans, and building the best dental team in the South. He has been married to Rita Acree Mobley for 50years and they have four children and ten grandchildren. In his spare time he loves hunting, fishing, and tending to the vegetables in hisgarden.
Dr. Rhonda Mobley shares her father's passion for excellence in dentistry. She also attended Oconee County High School, and after she graduated in 1993 she went on the University of Georgia to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) in 2001 from the Medical College of Georgia and since then has been practicing with her father, Dr. Ronnie Mobley at Mobley Family Dentistry.
Dr. Rhonda Mobley has been recognized for her dental skills and dedication to the dental industry throughout her educational and professional career. She is a member of the Dental Honor Society Omicron Kappa Upsilon and was in the Senior Honors Program for General Dentistry. She received the Quintessence Award for Academic Achievement and the Ronald E. Goldstein Esthetic Award, and is a member of the American Dental Association and the Georgia Dental Association.
When she is not using her extensive skills to enhance smiles, Dr. Mobley enjoys spending time outside. She is married to Scott Rary, a firefighter in Gwinnett County, and their wonderful family includes two stepchildren as well as a son and twin girls. Some of Dr. Mobley's favorite pastimes are road cycling, exercising, reading, hiking, and camping. She is a lifetime member of Hebron Christian Church.