I always wanted to be a dentist. As a 5-year-old child, I had a wonderful dentist who inspired me. After I graduated from dental school and practiced general dentistry for 12 years, I found that the periodontal cases really held my interest. I knew that periodontics was my next move, and I approached my specialty training with great enthusiasm.
As a periodontist, I had the opportunity to work overseas for a foreign royal family as the Director of Dental Services. During this time, I traveled extensively and provided dental and periodontal services for several VIPs and their families. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but I am glad to be back at home helping the people in our community take care of their oral health.
Being an Assistant Clinical Professor, I have the opportunity to instruct periodontal residents in the latest treatment methods available. I also offer continuing education and lunch and learn courses for several local dental offices on a regular basis. This helps to ensure that their own patients receive the excellence in oral healthcare they deserve.
I think I would like to always do what I do. Periodontics will always be fascinating to me, mostly because it helps people get their healthy smiles back. I am happy to be a part of this. Dr. James Dickson
Faye graduated from Austin Peay State University and taught elementary school for several years. She has been with us for over ten years now and does many, many duties in the office. Her versatility is very valuable in keeping our office operating efficiently.
Stacey graduated from the dental hygiene school at Southern Illinois University. Before moving to Spring Hill, she practiced in a periodontal group practice in Chicago. She has been with us here at Columbia Periodontics for over ten years.
Even with good brushing and flossing, you may find yourself diagnosed by your dentist with gum disease (periodontal disease), and Columbia Periodontics can help. Periodontics is a dental specialty that deals with diagnosing and treating gum disease to restore your gums to good health.
As a periodontist, Dr. Dickson has completed additional years of specialty training beyond dental school, with a focus on periodontal surgery, cosmetic surgery, regenerative therapy, and dental implants. We also offer sedation dentistry for those who are anxious about dental procedures, and we provide preventive care such as oral cancer screenings.
Dr. Dickson and our friendly staff are here to guide you, hand-in-hand, toward the best gum health possible. Without healthy gums, even the most beautiful smile will suffer. Simply put, we love taking care of your gums and we are passionate about periodontics.