Dr. Connolly has extensive clinical experience after having opened the San Francisco campus of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital as their first Director of Dental Services. Many of his patients have come to him for help with some of the most intriguing medical, behavioral and dental needs, traveling from far away for his expert dental care. Achievements include a BA in Molecular Biology from UC Berkeley, both a DDS and pediatric dentistry residency certificate from UCSF, an MPH in Health Policy & Management from Emory. Dr. Connolly is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Western Society of Pediatric Dentistry, and California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as an active Diplomate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.