Dr. James Appiah

Dr. Appiah has an impressive background starting his educational career in his hometown of Ghana. He continued his education at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry where he received his DMD, where he graduated at the top of his class receiving many accolades including The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ACOMS) Dental Student Award For Academic and Clinical Achievement, Dr. Daniel Seldin Award for Exceptional Clinical Skills in Oral Surgery, Straumann Academic Scholarship Pre-Doctoral Implant Award and the Golden Scaler Clinical Award for Exceptional Clinical Skills in Periodontics.

Following Dental school, Dr. Appiah went to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for his oral and Maxillofacial surgery training. While there he served as Chief resident in his final year. Dr. Appiah is a highly talented oral surgeon who is passionate about his work. A quote he admires about dentistry is, “genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile needs a good dental care.”

When he is not in the office providing his clients with the best care, Dr. Appiah enjoys reading, soccer and personal development and fitness.