Born and raised in Idaho Falls, Dr. James understands the culture and people of Southeastern Idaho and is thrilled to care for you. Dr. James values honesty and transparency in all aspects of his practice.
He believes in open communication with his patients, their dentists, and physicians and expects the same from his staff. He is well trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, having spent years studying, performing and teaching advanced techniques in the care of dental extractions, dental implants, facial trauma, temporomandibular joint reconstruction, head and neck pathology, and corrective jaw surgery.
Along with his surgical training, Dr. James has focused on studying and presenting nationally on non-opioid pain management. Outside of the practice you might catch Dr. James spending time in the great Idaho outdoors skiing, hunting, hiking, or just long leisurely walks with his family and pets.
Education, Certifications and Training:
• Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Full scope residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania
• Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Medical College of Virginia in Dentistry
• Certificate in premedical graduate sciences from the VCU School of Medicine
• Bachelor of Science from Idaho State University
