James V. Potter, DDS, was born and raised in Texas, graduating from UTHSC dental school in San Antonio. He practiced twenty-one years in San Jose, California where he operated a successful dental and hospital dental practice. For eleven years he practiced in the department of Surgery, Santa Clara Valley General Hospital. He is an avid reader and researcher into esthetic dental issues.
He served several years as Assistant Professor at the UTHSC dental school. Dr. Potter is active in his community and participates in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists 'Give Back a Smile' program which treats battered women for no fee.