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DR. JAMES JESPERSEN
Dr. James Jespersen is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry where he received his D.D.S. degree in 2007.
He was a recipient of an Air Force Health Profession Scholarship Progam during dental school, and following graduation entered active duty service where he completed a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach FL. Dr. Jespersen then moved to Minot Air Force Base, Minot ND where he practiced general dentistry for 3 years before returning to the University of Iowa to complete a 2 year specialty program in Endodontics.
Dr. Jespersen is active in the American Association of Endodontists, including having served as a committee member and contributing to AAE publications. He has been a presenter at both local and national dental meetings, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics.
Dr. Jespersen is from Rock Valley, Iowa where his father is a practicing general dentist. He was valedictorian of his high school class, graduated Suma Cum Laude, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa at Luther College in Decorah, IA. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking and spending time with his family and friends.
EDUCATION
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, Chemistry and Biology majors 1999-2003
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, College of Dentistry, D.D.S. degree 2003-2007
Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Residency Program 2007-2008
University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Endodontic Certificate Program 2011-2013 (expected)
LICENSES
Iowa 2007-present
Wisconsin 2013-present
MILITARY SERVICE
Active Duty Commissioned Officer, Captain June 2007-June 2011
Reserve Duty Commissioned Officer, 2nd Lieutenant December 2003 –June 2007
AWARDS
USAF Health Profession Scholarship Program
Keith E. Thayer Fixed Prosthodontics Award
Luther College Suma Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List, 8 semesters, Regent and Presidential academic scholarships
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Endodontists
American Dental Association
Phi Beta Kappa
ABE(American Board of Endodontics)
International College of Dentists
PRESENTATIONS
“Ultrasonic Irrigation: Root Canal Therapy at the Speed of Sound.” Table Clinic, Hinnman Meeting, Atlanta, GA 2008
Jespersen, James J., et al. "Evaluation of dental pulp sensibility tests in a clinical setting." Journal of endodontics 40.3 (2014): 351-354.
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Phone: 608-783-3636
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