There is nothing warmer or more welcoming than a True Texas Smile... and Dr. Jim Hart and his friendly, patient-oriented staff are here to help turn YOUR special smile into a smile of a lifetime. We offer exceptional orthodontic care and cutting-edge technology for the community of Cleburne, Texas and the surrounding areas.

We go out of our way to make sure our patients feel comfortable from the moment they walk through our doors, and youll sense that as soon as you see the smiles on our front desk teams faces. We strive to provide completely personalized care in an environment where you always feel acknowledged, informed, and looked after. We just love making Cleburne smiles shine, and well put our heart and soul into every visit.

We believe the key to high-quality care starts with a trusting relationship between patient and doctor, and in order to have that, you need open and honest communication. Well make sure you completely understand all of your treatment options before we do anything to your teeth so you can feel fully confident and informed about your care. Well follow the highest standards of integrity and excellence every step of the way so youll always have a reason to smile.

Dr. Hart has been providing top-tier orthodontic care in the Cleburne area since 1978. Graduating at the top of his class from both Baylor College of Dentistry and an orthodontic residency at the University of Chicago, his commitment to education and continuous personal improvement started early on. After school, his dedication to the best only became more intensified. Dr. Hart has excelled in various professional organizations such as the American Association of Orthodontists, Texas Association of Orthodontists, and notably served as past president of the Oak Cliff Dental Study Club and Cleburne Rotary Club for several years.

Our practice makes it a point to have the most up-to-date equipment possible so we can provide you the very best that modern-day orthodontic care has to offer. Our team works diligently to stay on top of the latest advancements so we can continue to improve our patient experience and offer even more precise, efficient, and individualized care. If there is a tool that will make your time with us easier and more fulfilling, you can trust that we already have it in our office.

We know that paying for orthodontic care can be an intimidating prospect, which is why Hart Orthodontics is happy to offer our patients multiple ways to save tremendously on their journey to a beautiful, healthy smile. We accept a long list of insurance plans, and we can help you get hassle-free, low-to-no interest financing. With our flexible payment options, well ensure that your treatment will always fit easily into your family budget.

We see a lot of little smiles come through our doors, so we go the extra mile to ensure their visits are always happy and fun. In our waiting area, youll find an entire game room just for kids that shows round-the-clock movies and is filled to the brim with games. This will help keep your child occupied and make any nerves they might have quickly melt away. Well go out of our way to make sure their entire experience is always positive.

Our commitment is to provide unsurpassed orthodontic care for children and adults, all in a comfortable and inviting office that feels like home. Not only do we put our energy into producing beautiful smiles, we build relationships that create a sense of family and community.

Dr. James A. Hart earned his undergraduate degree from Austin College and went on to earn his doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry. He received his postgraduate certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He has been providing outstanding orthodontic care since 1978. In order to stay up to date on all the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Hart maintains active memberships with the American Association of Orthodontics, the Southwestern Society of Orthodontics, the Texas Association of Orthodontists and is a Regent of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation.

Dr. James Hart has provided highly skilled orthodontic care since 1978 while making his #1 focus the health and wellbeing of those he treats. He constantly strives to stay up to date on all the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics in order to exceed the expectations of his patients. He especially enjoys getting to know his patients and their families and is known for having a great sense of humor. Dr. Hart treats all his patients as if they are a part of his family and he is committed to helping them achieve a healthy, beautiful, and confident smile.

Dr. James Hart was born in Dallas, Texas and attended Sunset High School. He then received his undergraduate degree from Austin College and went on to earn his doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry. Upon graduation he received the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award (Honorary Dental Society) for being in the top 10% of his class. He was also a member of the Baylor Odonatological Honor Society and received the Student Award from the American Association of Periodontology. He received his post-graduate certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. To stay up to date on all the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Hart maintains active memberships with the American Association of Orthodontists, Southwestern Society of Orthodontics, the Texas Association of Orthodontists, and is a Regent of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation.

Dr. Hart is also a past president of the Oak Cliff Dental Study Club, past president of the Oak Cliff and Cleburne Rotary Club, a nine-time Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, and a graduate of Leadership Southwest. He and his wife Christy are involved in numerous charitable organizations in Johnson County such as theChildrens Advocacy Center of Johnson County,Cleburne Education Foundation, Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council, Cleburne Rotary Club, President of the Cleburne Rotary Club Foundation, Big Bear Museum, and Lifetime Member of the Chisholm Trail 100 Club. Recently, his new passion is going on dental missions to the Dominican Republic where a team of volunteering doctors provides free dental care and oral surgery to the underserved people of that area.

Dr. Hart joined his fathers practice in Dallas in 1978 after graduating from his Orthodontic Residency. He then opened his own practice in 1981 in Duncanville, Texas and practiced there for 24 years before moving to Cleburne. Dr. Hart took over an existing practice in Cleburne in 2004 and then built his current office in 2008. He enjoys nothing more that to share stories about fishing at the coast with his patients or hearing about their travel experiences during summer vacations. Getting to know his patients and their families is part of the satisfaction of doing the work he does. He has thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Cleburne community and feels honored to been in service to all his patients.

Outside the office, Dr. Hart enjoys playing golf, cooking, and fishing. He and his wife Christy have been married for 44 years and have worked together since the practice first opened. As a couple they both enjoy spending time in the kitchen, experimenting with new and healthy recipes. They are the proud parents of an amazing daughter and son who live in Mansfield, and grandfather of three growing boys. Dr. Hart loves to travel to Pensacola Beach with his family where they love to walk along the beach observing all the beautiful marine life and where he can pass along his trade secrets for fishing to his three grandsons.

Tara has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2006. She grew up in Stephenville, Texas and has numerous brothers and sisters. Tara is here to guide you through the financing and insurance aspects of treatment. She has spent years as an Orthodontic Assistant, so she can also address any questions regarding you or your childs treatment. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, camping, playing volleyball, watching Texas Longhorn football, and spending time with her family and friends. Tara is blessed to have two wonderful children, Austin and Paige, who complete her life. Tara is committed to doing her very best to take care of our patients, and always does it with a smile!

Jonathan is Dr. Hart and Christys son. He has always been very involved in the practice, starting out as a lab tech when he was 12 years old and then furthering his skills by working as an orthodontic assistant during the summers of his high school career. While in college, he studied Pre-Med and Business, graduating from Texas A&M University with degrees in Biology and Finance. He then became Principal of Capital Landmark Properties LLC where he manages multi-million dollar investment portfolios in both equities and commercial real estate. He has recently re-joined the practice in order to oversee our In-House Orthodontic Lab, manage our Practice Relations, as well as consult and advise on business operations. He now serves as Chief Operating Officer. He keeps us on our toes and brings a fun and happy energy to the practice.

Tania is originally from San Juan, and she is very proud to be a part of the Hart Orthodontics team. Her favorite part of this job is getting to work with such amazing coworkers and interact with so many different people very day. She loves being able to make their experiences here memorable in the best way possible.

Outside of work, Tania has been happily married for two years and counting to her amazing husband Thomas. They have a baby boy named Sebastian, who completes her and keeps her going. Her hobbies include dancing, baking, cooking, and spending quality time with her family. Together, they love to try new restaurants, see new places, and experience new things with Sebastian. In addition to her dental expertise, she is a trained pastry chef!

Jessica is a Registered Dental Assistant who graduated from the University of Texas in Arlington. She has been a part of our Team for over 8 years and assists Dr. Hart with patients in the treatment area, and she is very committed to making sure our patients feel comfortable and understand the procedures that are being performed. Jessica enjoys many recreational activities such as salsa dancing, swimming, biking, rock climbing, and going to the beach. Most recently, she enjoys spending time with her puppy, Leila. Jessica is bilingual in Spanish and English and is happy to assist with translations.

Brooklyn is a Registered Dental Assistant who graduated from the Concorde Career Institute in Arlington. She and her husband Bart have two beautiful little girls, Maddyn and Hudsyn, that are growing up fast before their very eyes. Brooklyn loves photography, playing volleyball, and hanging out with family and friends. She goes out of her way to make sure our patients feel comfortable and at ease in our office while being professional in every way.

Carly has been and Orthodontic Assistant for the past 18 years and is new to our office. We are so happy to have her as part of our Team. What she likes most about what she does is watching our patients smiles get bigger and brighter, and interacting with patients and parents. She graduated from Joshua High School. Her hometown is Burleson, Texas. She calls her family her Village - is a mix of friends and her handsome son, Shawn Ray. She loves live music, movies, and friend and family time.