Dr. Canham graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry in 1993. Dr. Canham practiced in a large group practice in suburban Chicago for 7 years before relocating to Hilton Head Island in 2000. Once on Hilton Head Island, Dr. Canham purchased the practice Southern Smiles, located in a 900 square foot office located in the Courtyard Building just off of the Sea Pines Circle. In 2005 Southern Smiles relocated to mid-island to the brand new Lifespan Building. In 2013 Southern Smiles moved for a third time to our completely renovated, state of the art 3900 square foot facility at 15 Lafayette Place.
Some of the areas that Dr. Canham has advanced training in, and now offers to patients of Southern Smiles include Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Implants, Endodontics (root canals) Sedation Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction, Sleep Apnea and Cosmetic Dentures. He belongs to several professional associations both in dentistry and in the community.
Dr. Canham and his wife Jeanie are residents of Hilton Head Island and have four children aged from 7 to 22 years old. Dr. Canham is an avid sports fan. In his free time, Dr. Canham enjoys golfing, coaching, going to the beach and spending time with his family.
Maggie Humbert has decided to join Southern Smiles Dentistry after being a patient for many years. Maggie, her husband Tracy and 3 children have all had their Orthodontics completed by Dr. James Canham. After many dental visits throughout her orthodontic treatment Maggies love for dentistry and changing peoples lives grew and she then decided she wanted to come to work for Dr. Canham. You will see Maggie as you enter the doors at Southern Smiles with her radiant bright smile. When Maggie is out of the office she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Jennifer has been in dentistry since 2005. She started her dental career while living overseas on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, while also pursuing a criminal justice degree. She has been a part of Southern Smiles Dentistry since 2006 as a Dental Assistant, Lab Assistant and is now Business Coordinator. Throughout her career, Jennifer continues her education, attending many dental seminars and countless hours of continuing ed on-line courses. She is also a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers.
Her daily role is to oversee office operations and to ensure our patients experience here with us is a positive one! Jennifer is there, every step of the process, assuring that everything runs efficiently and smoothly for each patient. Her goal is to incorporate the wealth of knowledge and patient care that she has acquired to equip our team to best serve our patients and their families.
Kelly has been a part of Southern Smiles for 3 years and is a wonderful asset to our office as our lead dental assistant. Kelly assists Dr. Canham in all dental procedures but is particularly skilled in oral surgery, dental implants, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Tammy Walters is originally from northeast Pennsylvania. While living there, she obtained her associates degree in dental hygiene from Luzerne college in 2000. She moved to Bluffton, South Carolina in 2011, where she obtained her certification to administer infiltration anesthesia in 2012 and bachelor of science degree in human services from the University of South Carolina Beaufort in 2018. Tammy believes in a lifetime commitment to education so she can provide the best care and education possible to her patients. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys spending time with her 15 year old daughter, Megan. Together they enjoy running, weight training, kayaking, hiking, and biking.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 34 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPauline Dishler
2 years ago
Dr. Canham is very competent and professional and works with the latest equipment. Everyone is kind and thoughtful and even fun. And the staff is also well trained. They been working together for years. I highly recommend Southern Smiles.
Rossany Rodriguez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I have had a very good experience in each visit, they have a very friendly staff willing to help you. Dr. Canham is very professional and does a thorough evaluation of your condition and offers you all possible solutions. Excellent dental hygienists, I recommend it. (Original) He tenido muy buena experiencia en cada visita, tienen un personal muy amable y dispuesto a ayudarte. El Dr. Canham es muy profesional y hace una evaluacion exhaustiva de tu condicion y te ofrece todas la posibles soluciones. Excelentes higienistas dentales, lo recomiendo.
Justin Kellner
2 years ago
Everyone was very pleasant and I was able to get in within a few hours. Highly recommend to anyone! Thanks y'all!
Teresa Meyerowitz
2 years ago
Very friendly staff and excellent Dentist.
Russell Cranford
2 years ago
I never write reviews, but I thought I would give Southern Smiles one bc they deserve praise. My family and I moved to HH a couple of months ago and after a little research I chose Southern Smiles to have my wisdom teeth removed.. at the age of 37, I was quite apprehensive. What I can say though is this staff is absolutely incredible. From the front desk to the operating chair, it is first class. I received a call over the weekend to check on how I was doing, I was unsure about how healing was going, and they allowed me to come in right then to take a look. Dr Canham even offered to bring by medication if I needed it. The office will even text me answers to questions I have. I'm sure there are just as qualified dentists on HH, but I chose Southern Smiles and glad I did. If you are on the fence, give these guys a shot! My only gripe is that the tooth fairy left me hanging and I got zilch from her.
Andrea Brzostek
2 years ago
I was on vacation visiting when my "treated" root canal took a turn for the worst. I ended up needing to go to the local urgent care with an abscess tooth, swollen face and too much pain to handle. They called over to Dr Canham who came in on his day off to see me as an emergency. He treated me and got me an appointment the next am. Amazingly helpful and understanding of my situation. Took excellent care of me and made me feel at ease about everything. His staff and he are very professional and friendly. Highly recommend! Only negitave is that I live 15 hours away and can't make them my regular dentist! Thank you so much again for everything!!
Alura McElvain
2 years ago
I was visiting in the area and needed an emergency treatment, they got me in with no delay. The staff was great! I was super nervous and they ensured my experience comfortable. The staff did a superior job, Dr. Canham was spot on. Thank you!
Marisol Garcia
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent Dr. James. I was attended so quickly by an emergency that I highly recommend him. And with excellent attention from his assistant Miss Jeni since you arrived at the clinic. (Original) Exelente Dr.James .Fui atendida tan rapido por una emergencia que lo recomiendo ampliamente.Y con una atencion exelente de su asistente Miss Jeni desde que llegas ala clinica.
Teresa Meyerowitz
3 years ago
Very friendly staff and excellent Dentist.
Justin Kellner
3 years ago
Everyone was very pleasant and I was able to get in within a few hours. Highly recommend to anyone! Thanks y'all!
Rossany Rodriguez
3 years ago
(Translated by Google) I have had a very good experience in each visit, they have a very friendly staff willing to help you. Dr. Canham is very professional and does a thorough evaluation of your condition and offers you all possible solutions. Excellent dental hygienists, I recommend it. (Original) He tenido muy buena experiencia en cada visita, tienen un personal muy amable y dispuesto a ayudarte. El Dr. Canham es muy profesional y hace una evaluacion exhaustiva de tu condicion y te ofrece todas la posibles soluciones. Excelentes higienistas dentales, lo recomiendo.
AnnBill Kirtland
3 years ago
We are currently here visiting for a week. A member of our party had a temporary bridge come out and we needed a dentist just to glue it back in on an emergency basis. Despite their website specifically saying they take emergencies, they said it would be two weeks Before the dentist could fit him in for what should be a 10 minute procedure. Definitely would not recommend this practice.
Russell Cranford
3 years ago
I never write reviews, but I thought I would give Southern Smiles one bc they deserve praise. My family and I moved to HH a couple of months ago and after a little research I chose Southern Smiles to have my wisdom teeth removed.. at the age of 37, I was quite apprehensive. What I can say though is this staff is absolutely incredible. From the front desk to the operating chair, it is first class. I received a call over the weekend to check on how I was doing, I was unsure about how healing was going, and they allowed me to come in right then to take a look. Dr Canham even offered to bring by medication if I needed it. The office will even text me answers to questions I have. I'm sure there are just as qualified dentists on HH, but I chose Southern Smiles and glad I did. If you are on the fence, give these guys a shot! My only gripe is that the tooth fairy left me hanging and I got zilch from her.
Debra Douglas
3 years ago
I have had a great deal of dental work done over the years. The state of the art technology and knowledge for professional service is outstanding.
Alura McElvain
3 years ago
I was visiting in the area and needed an emergency treatment, they got me in with no delay. The staff was great! I was super nervous and they ensured my experience comfortable. The staff did a superior job, Dr. Canham was spot on. Thank you!
Andrea Brzostek
3 years ago
I was on vacation visiting when my "treated" root canal took a turn for the worst. I ended up needing to go to the local urgent care with an abscess tooth, swollen face and too much pain to handle. They called over to Dr Canham who came in on his day off to see me as an emergency. He treated me and got me an appointment the next am. Amazingly helpful and understanding of my situation. Took excellent care of me and made me feel at ease about everything. His staff and he are very professional and friendly. Highly recommend! Only negitave is that I live 15 hours away and can't make them my regular dentist! Thank you so much again for everything!!
Debra Douglas
3 years ago
I have had a great deal of dental work done over the years. The state of the art technology and knowledge for professional service is outstanding.
Shannon Mills
3 years ago
It's a great place to go and very professional..they are by your side .even after you go home they call and check up on you.to see how you are doing..
AnnBill Kirtland
3 years ago
We are currently here visiting for a week. A member of our party had a temporary bridge come out and we needed a dentist just to glue it back in on an emergency basis. Despite their website specifically saying they take emergencies, they said it would be two weeks Before the dentist could fit him in for what should be a 10 minute procedure. Definitely would not recommend this practice.
Shannon Mills
4 years ago
It's a great place to go and very professional..they are by your side .even after you go home they call and check up on you.to see how you are doing..
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