Robert L. Orr, D.D.S., M.S.D.

Dr. Orr grew up in Littlefield, Texas. In high school, he lettered in football, basketball, track, and golf. He was a member of the National Honor Society and Student Council and is an Eagle Scout. He did his pre-dental undergraduate work at the University of Texas in Austin and completed his D.D.S. and M.S.D. degrees at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He has served as a member and officer of some 10 different professional societies and associations. He has presented lectures and seminars both in the United States and abroad. He is a past President of the Colorado Orthodontic Association, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation and the prestigious National Edward H. Angle Society and continues to be active in all four organizations. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Dr. Orr has been an active member of our community and was a founding board member of the local Buddy Werner Ski Racing Program. He has also served various positions with the Youth Soccer and the Youth Basketball programs. He has been an active member and player in the Men's Soccer Association.

Dr. Orr received the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontist's salute for his commitment to excellence and the ideals of the American Association of Orthodontics Foundation in supporting research, teaching fellowships, and the overall improvement in the science of Orthodontics.

He recently recieved distinguished Awards from the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists and the University of Texas Orthodontic Alumni Association.

Janet's been the friendly receptionist since 1981. Nobody would begrudge the lady a day off, but she's never called in sick since her employment began here. She keeps busy with her six grandchildren on her days off, and has a real soft-spot for her three dogs and adopted cat.

Gayle handles insurance forms with efficiency and grace . . . no small feat when you consider how exasperating complying with insurance companies can be sometimes. Her office shelves proudly display pictures of all three of the grown children and seven cute grandbabies. 

 Dr. Bob cheerfully hums to the ever-present country music in his lab as he creates the retainers and other appliances for our office. We are fortunate to have a retired dentist turn out such high quality work here. He loves to camp, hike, and snowmobile with his wife, Judy. Maybe the secret to his good humor is the twenty-minute power nap he takes every day after lunch.

Darnell started with Dr. Orr in 1974. She was absent for thirteen years to raise her youngest son, then rejoined us in 1989. Her svelte figure belies that she is the mother of four, and grandmother of fourteen (some are greatgrandchildren). The desserts she brings in to share with us are to die for, especially the ones that are still warm from the oven. 

Beth has worked part-time for Dr. Orr for over thirty years. During her days off, she keeps busy with various volunteer work, e-mailing her daughter who lives in Denver and caring for her teenage son. She loves traveling and writing silly poems on birthday cards and on other occasions.

 Adel began working for Dr. Orr in 1977. She has an adorable Hungarian accent and we love to tease her about it. She is an extraordinarily talented artist and has a custom framing business in her home. If you give her a chance, she'd love to tell you all about her darling granddaughters, Rachel and Natalie.

 Joyce is our tree lady. She organized the Bonsai club and has devoted many volunteer hours to the Botanical Society and The Art Center where she designed a Japanese garden. She has worked here since 1994, and if you watch our windows you will see her fantastic paintings for the season or hoildays.Joyce is the proud mother of two sons and one adorable grandson.