Brief Biosketch:  James received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, his Dental degree, and Masters of Business Administration from Creighton University.  He attended the UCLA Advanced Prosthodontics residency and received his masters in Oral Biology before completing a fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Oncologic Dentistry at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.  He practiced, taught, and directed the Maxillofacial Prosthetics program at UCLA prior to becoming a senior associate consultant at Mayo Clinic and directing the Maxillofacial Prosthetics fellowship program at Mayo Clinic.  He obtained his MPH from the University of Minnesota.  He is currently a Professor of Prosthodontics at Creighton University and Chair of the Department of Prosthodontics.  He serves as the Dr. Phil Maschka Endowed Chair in Ethics.  James is a diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics.  He is a Fellow of the Academy of Prosthodontics.  He currently serves as the Executive Secretary Treasurer of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics.  He belongs to the International College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, and the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics.  Over the years, James has given and continues to give many lectures nationally and internationally.  He enjoys publishing articles and text book chapters.  He is active in volunteering dental and prosthetic services on a local, national and international level.