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James Bates, MD, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dallas, TX

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 Center
    Baylor University Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1985 - 1986
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1985
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 1979 - 1983
  • University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
    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
    TX State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Office-Based Surgery Practice Accreditation
    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 genioplasty  
    Veltkamp 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 osteotomy  
    Brooks 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 Implants  
    Bates, J.D., Chiles, D.G., Higginbottom, F.L., Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 1/1/1990

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Segmental Maxillary Reconstruction. 
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 1/26/2016
  • Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 1/25/2016
  • Contemporary Surgical Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 
    Dallas, TX - 1/16/2009

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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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