Dr. James Q Swift, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1255304507
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Dr. James Swift is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Minneapolis with over 20 years of experience treating complex surgical cases. He specializes in dental implants, jaw disorders, pain management, and reconstructive surgery, including cleft palate repair and bone grafting. Dr. Swift is a former president of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and has received multiple honors for his clinical work and research. He directs the advanced surgical training program at the University of Minnesota and is actively involved in implant research. Dr. Swift is accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- DDS, University of Iowa College of Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
- BA, Cornell College
- General Practice Residency, Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital
Board Certifications
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (former President)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 02/08/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Implant research and pre-market approval studies
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Education Association (former President)
- American College of Dentists (Fellow, 1997)
- International College of Dentists (Fellow, 2002)
Awards & Recognition
- Fellow of the American College of Dentists (1997)
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists (2002)
- Daniel M. Laskin Award for outstanding article in Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1999)
- Century Club Outstanding Professor, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (2002)
- Ambassador Service Award, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation (2004)
- Distinguished Service Award, American Dental Education Association (2009)
Beyond the Office
Director of Advanced Education Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota (since 1989)
Director of Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Minnesota
Former assistant professor at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Served on cleft palate/craniofacial teams
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