Dr. Jim, with his kind southern spirit, gives a whole new meaning to orthodontics. He alongside his experienced and friendly team are committed to providing an environment focused on excellence in all areas. This is what makes your treatment a pleasant, comfortable and memorable experience to last a lifetime.
Dr. Jim has had the privilege to treat many celebrities from the music industry, to athletes, to leaders. Among these are recording artist Courtney Jaye, the family of the legendary Curtis Mayfield, Olympic sprinter bronze medal winner Janeene Vickers, the family of Anthony Carter of the Denver Nuggets, and Dinger – the Colorado Rockies mascot. In addition, Dr. Jim had the distinct honor to treat the family of President Jimmy Carter.
Dr. Jim attended Emory University where he lettered in three sports; later attending Emory University School of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors, was president of the student body, student council, and was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. After completion of his orthodontic residency, Dr. Jim has continued practicing orthodontics for over 20 years. He has published journal articles as well as given numerous lectures with various organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists. He has served his profession and community in many areas including: President of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists, Delegate to the Georgia Dental Association, and member of the Georgia Board of Peer Review. Some of the community services he and his wife have performed are: Presidents of various Parent-Teacher Associations, Co-Chairs for the Tift County cancer fund crusade, and Olympic Force Volunteers for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Dr. Jim is honored to have received the “Honorable Fellow Award.” This distinguished award is only given to one dentist each year from the Georgia Dental Association.
Dr. Jim has always had a passion for Colorado and its active lifestyle. His deep southern accent, however, is a dead giveaway he’s from Georgia, where he, aside from being an orthodontist, owned and operated a 500-acre farm for over 15 years. Dr. Jim brings his southern charm and passion for excellence when treating each and every patient. His loyalty to his wife, Michele, and their seven children can define Dr. Jim’s values as a family man and proud husband for over 35 years. Outside of the office it is hard to get Dr. Jim off the golf course or out of the mountains of Steamboat Springs.