Dr. James is a Rockford, Illinois native who after graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry, served two years in the United States Army prior to moving back to Rockford to establish his dental practice. Dr. Vecchio has an extensive post-graduate continuing education record, and belongs to or has belonged to the following organizations:

My personal interests revolve heavily around my family, and now especially, spending as much time as possible with my three young grandchildren. My other interests are mostly golf, tennis, exercise, and a love of photography and cooking.

My dental practice focuses on comprehensive patient care with an emphasis on exceptional cosmetic dentistry, complex restorative treatment, implant dentistry, high quality implant supported dentures, and treatment of selected orthodontic cases with Invisalign. My primary concern is retention of your natural teeth, rather than subjecting you to the problems caused by poor dental planning and maintenance. I recognize comfort, esthetics, and quality care are prime concerns and are certain you will appreciate our personal care approach to your dental needs.

I have lived in Belvidere, IL my entire life and have been at Vecchio Dental Care for 21 years! I provide patients service to be certain they have a positive and enjoyable experience during their visit; it is a privilege to know them. I have the pleasure of greeting patients upon their arrival, and have enjoyed getting to know them and their families. I take pride in ensuring our patients are treated exceptionally well in an efficient and caring environment. It is truly an honor to work for such an esteemed professional in our industry.

I worked at a dental laboratory before joining the Vecchio Dental care Team. I have been assisting Dr. Vecchio chair side for 19 years. We are always learning about the new and up the minute products and procedures for our patients. If you are looking for Excellence in Dentistry and a caring dental team as I do, then Dr. Vecchio is the dentist for you and your family.

I have worked part time for Dr. Vecchio for 16 years. I assist in many tasks around our office and I enjoy the variety. I take pleasure in making sure patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Dr. Vecchio is very professional and I enjoy being a part of his team.

I received my Associates in dental hygiene at Lewis and Clark Community College. I have practiced dental hygiene for 18 years. Most of my career has been in family dentistry with an emphasis in cosmetic dentistry. I have thoroughly enjoyed the variety of patients at Vecchio Dental Care. Seeing families who have been coming for years along with amazing cosmetic focused patients, I truly feel a part of the 'family' and am completely confident in the care and dentistry provided for each of our awesome patients.

I received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and a Minor in Education degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI in 1980. I worked part time in various offices for 10 years. After subbing in Dr. Vecchio's office off and in since 1981, I knew I wanted to become a permanent employee for him because he handled his patients with more integrity and better quality of care. I was given the opportunity in 1989 with a part time position and two years late I started full time. I LOVE being a dental hygienist. I enjoy the wonderful relationships I have developed over the years with my patients and their families. I like helping them become healthier through teaching them proper dental care. I like seeing them conquer gingivitis and manage periodontal disease with tips I have given them.

Dr. Vecchio offers several periodontal services to maintain and restore the health of your gums, from routine maintenance, scaling and root planing, to surgical and regenerative procedures for your gums and bone supporting your teeth. This includes tissue grafting for gum recession.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing at least twice a day. We encourage patients to stick with a diligent brushing and flossing routine daily, and to floss at least once a day to remove plaque buildup between the teeth and around the gum line.

Dr. Vecchio offers several cosmetic dentistry procedures and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign. We can straighten the teeth without metal braces and enhance your smile with procedures such as dental crowns, composite fillings, porcelain veneers, and teeth whitening treatments.

Yes. Dr. Vecchio has extensive experience performing full mouth reconstruction procedures and can create a custom treatment plan that includes a range of restorative and cosmetic treatments. These may include composite fillings, dental implants, crowns and bridges, implant supported dentures, porcelain veneers and professional teeth whitening treatments.