Dr. Laji James believes that dentistry for the infant, child, adolescent, and those with special healthcare needs should be focused on the prevention of dental disease. This is achieved through education about oral hygiene and nutrition, and a coordinated approach between families and the dental team.
Dr. Laji James graduated from Bellaire High School magna cum laude. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity University in San Antonio and again graduated magna cum laude. Dr. James obtained his dental degree and specialty training in pediatric dentistry from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio graduating in the top of his class,cum laude, and earned several awards and scholarships.
Dr. James completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry after graduating from dental school. His training included externships at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Childrens Medical Center Dallas, and Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Dr. James also received anesthesiology training at University Hospital in San Antonio, as well as hematology and pediatric medicine at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio.
Dr. James is an official speaker for the American Dental Associations Success program. He lectures to dental students at various schools around the country. He has chaired community outreach programs such as Give Kids a Smile Day at the University of Texas Dental School. Dr. James has made several mission trips to Mexico with the Christian Medical and Dental Society and volunteered for the Texas Mission of Mercy and Veterans Smile Day events.
Dr. James is an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He has served as president of the Houston Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and president of the Greater Houston Dental Society. He has served on the board of directors for both the Greater Houston Dental Society and the Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. James enjoyed conducting dental research as a student and resident and has published articles in several scientific journals. For two consecutive years, he won first place at the annual Research Science Symposium at the University of Texas Health Science Center. While at UT, he was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Academy Dental Scholarship Award, Franklin M. Dolwick Oral Surgery Scholarship, ASDA Award of Excellence, UTHSCSA Alumni Scholarship, and American Society of Dentistry for Children Award.
Dr. James has been recognized in numerous publications such as H Texas Magazine, Houstonia Magazine, Americas Top Dentists, and Texas Monthlys Super Dentists as one of the outstanding pediatric dentists in the state. He stays up to date on the newest developments in pediatric dentistry to offer multiple options to parents on how to treat their children.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
As you and your little one step through our doors and are warmly greeted, youll immediately know youre in the right place. Ours is a welcoming and friendly practice thats designed to engage and entertain, so children feel safe and at home.
For a significant amount of people, dentistry is an unpleasant part of their lives. I believe that starts in childhood through less than ideal experiences and unhealthy teeth and gums. Through positive experiences and dentistry focused on prevention of disease, we can all have more optimistic feelings about going to the dentist. We try to make all patient experiences positive and teach them how to properly take care of their health. Dr. James
Dr. Jamesbelieves that dentistry for the infant, child, adolescent, and those with special healthcare needs, should be focused on the prevention of dental disease. This is achieved through education on oral hygiene and nutrition and a coordinated approach between families and the dental team.
A childs early experiences have a lasting impact on their feelings about dentistry. It is crucial that your little one has positive, painless care, so they grow up feeling at ease in the dental environment.