
James Douglas Bates MD DDS, FACS
Maxillofacial Oncology & Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma, Facial Cosmetic Surgery
Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A.
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3001 Knox StSuite 301Dallas, TX 75205
Phone+1 214-824-8960
Fax+1 214-824-8984
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Summary
- Dr. James Bates is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Dallas, TX, with subspecialties in Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma, and Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He is an attending physician at Dallas Medical Center, Texas Institute for Surgery and First Baptist Medical Center. He is also the president of Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Bates has a DDS from University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston and an MD from Texas Tech University and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He has published extensively on topics such as maxillary reconstruction and obstructive sleep apnea. Honors include awards like Texas Super Dentists and Best Doctors in Dallas. His expertise extends to procedures such as orthognathic and temporomandibular joint surgery, bone grafting and dental implant reconstruction.
Education & Training
Baylor University Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1985
University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1979 - 1983
University of Texas Dental Branch at HoustonD.D.S., Dentistry, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, AAOMS Award for Outstanding Achievement, ACSS Award for Outstanding Achievement, 1976 - 1979
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1985 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery- The Joint CommissionOffice-Based Surgery Practice Accreditation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Texas Super Dentists Texas Monthly Magazine, 2004, 2010
- Who's Who in the World 1995
- Who's Who in Business and the Professions 1994
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Predicting lower lip and chin response to mandibular advancement and genioplastyVeltkamp T, Buschang PH, English JD, Bates JD, Schow SS, Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 1/1/2002
- Predicting upper lip response to 4-piece maxillary LeFort I osteotomyBrooks BW, Buschang PH, Bates JD, Adams TD, English JD, Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop, 1/1/2001
- Reconstruction of the Maxilla and Mandible with Osteointegrated ImplantsBates, J.D., Chiles, D.G., Higginbottom, F.L., Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 1/1/1990
Books/Book Chapters
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsLife Fellow
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsFellow
- American Dental AssociationMember
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Websitehttps://texasoms.com
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