Dr. James completed a residency in General Dentistry at Northside Hospital in 2005, and served as an attending instructor there for 4 years. In 2010, he returned home to purchase the practice of his dentist, Dr. Clouse. Dr. James is a member of the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and Corydon Palmer Dental Society, where he has served as a Trustee. Dr. James is a coach and team dentist for the Pendragon Weightlifting Club.