Dr. Leon D James believes in promoting healthy smiles and life- saving dentistry. He has limited his scope of dentistry to help patients who suffer from damaged teeth, jaw pains, and sleeping disorders. Dr. James has practiced for over 15 years specializing in patients who are fearful of the dentist. He believes in changing lives - one smile at a time. As an expert in Implants, Sedation, Sleep Apnea, and TMD, Dr. James will help you regain your smile back and live a pain-free life with a wonderful smile. Dr. Leon D. James DDS, MBA received an undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University in Biology. In 2006 , he received his Doctoral of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry located in Washington, DC. In 2007 , Leon completed an intensive general residency program at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, focusing on Total Mouth Rehabilitation, Implants, Cosmetics, and Sedation Dentistry. Earlier in Dr. James' career, he dedicated himself to serve the underserved communities. In 2004 , Dr. James became a member of the National Health Service Corps and served as a dental director at Charter Oak Community Center in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. James also completed specialty training for IV sedation at Montefiore Hospital and Implantology at the Medical College of Georgia. He also completed advanced training in orthodontics, in which he has received Diplomate degrees in Implantology, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Orthodontics. In addition, Leon D James DDS completed TMD training from the Dawson Institute and is credentialed as a qualified dentist for treating sleep apnea with oral appliances by the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. James has built his life on the philosophy of being A Student for Life; therefore in 2014 , Dr. James received his MBA degree from Texas Tech University. In 2010 , 2015 ,2018 , and 2019 , Dr. Leon D. James was selected as one of the Leading Physicians of the World for Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry.