| EDUCATION |
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2001 - 2005 |
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The University of Tennessee, College of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
Memphis, Tennessee
Degree: Certificate, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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1997 - 2001 |
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The University of Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Highest overall academic average.
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1992 - 1996 |
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Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois
Biology Major, Pre-Medicine Major, Chemistry Minor
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Magna cum Laude
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| JOB ASSIGNMENTS |
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June 2010 - Present |
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Private practice of oral surgery in Murray, Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee
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June 2006 - June 2010 |
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Director, Clinical Support, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Flight
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland AFB, Texas
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September 2007 - February 2008 |
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Chief, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
332nd EMDG Balad AFB, Iraq
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August 2005 - June 2006 |
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Director of Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for General Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Flight
Dunn Dental Clinic
Lackland AFB, Texas
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| CERTIFICATION |
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2006 - Present |
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Fellow, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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2007 - Present |
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Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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2005 - Present |
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Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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| LICENSURE |
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Kentucky State Board of Examiners, 2010
Tennessee State Board of Examiners, 2001
Texas State Board of Examiners, 2008
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| HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS |
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Murray Calloway County Hospital, Murray, Kentucky - Active
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| SCOPE OF PRACTICE |
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Scope of services provided: IV sedation/general anesthesia, extraction of teeth, dental implants, oral and facial pathologic lesions, facial trauma surgery (lacerations and broken bones of the face), corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, temporomandibular joint surgery (TMJ), and cosmetic facial surgery.
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JAMES WILLIS PLEDGER II, DDS
