Dr. James A. Smith, D.M.D.
EndodonticsNPI: 1679662126
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About This Provider
Dr. James Smith is a root canal specialist with over 20 years of experience helping patients in Birmingham keep their natural teeth healthy. He's an expert in advanced techniques like microsurgical endodontics and the GentleWave procedure—a gentler, more effective way to clean root canals—and his office was the first in Birmingham to offer this technology. Dr. Smith stays at the forefront of his field by teaching future endodontists at UAB School of Dentistry every Friday and publishing research in leading dental journals. He's a native of Bessemer who's passionate about bringing the latest dental innovations to his patients and is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University Of Alabama School Of Dentistry — Residency Hospital (1982)
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry Endodontics Residency (1982)
- University Of Alabama — Undergraduate School (1976)
- University of Alabama, B.S. (1976)
- University of Alabama School of Dentistry, DMD (1980)
Credential: D.M.D.
NPI registered: 10/12/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Dental operating microscope
- GentleWave procedure (first certified office in Birmingham)
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists
Beyond the Office
Adjunct Assistant Professor at UAB School of Dentistry
Teaches in the Endodontic Department on Fridays
Co-author of clinical research paper published in Journal of Endodontics (November 2014)
Lectures to dental groups across the country about endodontics and GentleWave procedure
Native of Bessemer, Alabama
Walk-on football player for Coach Paul 'Bear' Bryant at University of Alabama
One of the first two endodontists in Alabama to use dental operating microscope
Performed more than 21,000 procedures using microscope since 1995
Enjoys traveling, exercising, college football and baseball
Married to Lisa
Has three grown children and many grandchildren
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