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I quite literally walked into town at 25
years old and started a practice. I
have never filled out a resume, as this
is the only job I’ve ever had other than
part-time summer jobs. Good thing it
went well!
Janesville is a great community. When I
came to town, people introduced me to
many individuals who helped me, from Jim
Fitzgerald and J.P. Cullen to John Hough.
When I was struggling to find financing for
the new practice, I remember talking my
way into Dan Finane’s office at First National
Bank. Dan was president at the time. He
took a chance on me, making it possible for
me to start my practice from scratch.
I have always been a member and
supporter of Forward Janesville. I feel we
need a strong group who watches out for
area businesses and keeps them working
together. On a personal level, Forward
Janesville gives me and other community
members a chance to attend events and
meet and make new friends and business
contacts.
HOW DID I
GET HERE?
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Find something you love so work is not a
“job,” but an activity you enjoy that allows you
to devote long hours to build success yet also
leaves time for leisure and family time. I have
also been lucky to have a wife that supports
this and works hard in the business with me.
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After my schooling in 1976, I made
the decision to come to Wisconsin.
My wife was from Iowa and I was
from Colorado, and we were looking
for something in the Midwest. After
traveling around the state, we
picked Janesville for its size, central
location and friendly people. I opened
up a practice and have been here
ever since.
People often think of me as a basketball guy
after coaching for so many years. And I am.
But what many don’t know is that I also was
a gymnast in high school and even went to
state for the parallel bars. I probably
shouldn’t share this … I may never hear the
end of it!
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The most surprising thing about my work is
how much I enjoy treating my patients and
how appreciative they are. The day is super
busy and goes fast, especially when you enjoy
your work and co-workers. I appreciate the
contribution a great staff has made to our
success—seven staff members have been
with us for 30-plus years and four more for
more than 20 years.
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LIFE LESSONS
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When I’m not working, I like to golf, watch
sporting events and travel, especially to
spend time with family. Two of my sons
work in pro sports, one in the Brewers
front office in Milwaukee and one in
operations for the Memphis Grizzlies in
Tennessee, and my daughter works in TV
for NBC in New York City. We enjoy
spending time on the beach, too, often in
Grand Cayman.
DR. DAVID
ROBINSON, DDS
Robinson & Prijic Family
Dental Associates, SC
Giving back to community is extremely important.
Volunteering and helping organizations financially
helps our community grow stronger, which
benefits everyone. In addition, I believe an effort
should always be made to buy locally to help
further strengthen the community.
To enjoy life to the fullest, love your work and
work very hard. I make it a point to surround
myself with staff members that have the same
philosophy and work ethic. Dr. Prijic has been a
practicing partner for 33 years and shares the same
principles, which has made our practice successful.
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EDUCATION
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1968-1972
BS, Microbiology
University of Colorado
1972-1976
DDS
Northwestern Dental School
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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1976-PRESENT
Founder and Partner
Robinson & Prijic Family
Dental Associates, SC