Office Bulletin

Article from James W. Porter, II

Q & A with Dr. James W. Porter II 06-05-2012

 

Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
A: Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry allows me to provide total care to the patient, not just one specialty.
 
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
A: My wife and I wanted to live in Northern Alabama. Her parents live 1.5 hours away and mine 3 hours away.
 
Q: Where did you receive your undergraduate and professional degrees, and did you participate in any residencies?
A: Undergraduate from University of Montevallo. Dental DMD from University of Alabama.
 
Q: Do you belong to any professional associations?
A: ADA, ALDA, AAID
 
Q: What year did you begin practicing?
A: 1983
 
Q: What investments in your practice equipment and facilities have you made?
A: Totally digital, i.e. X-rays, 1-day CEREC crowns.
 
Q: What procedures do you feel your practice excels in above others?
A: Cosmetics, Implant placement and restoration, Endodontics
 
Q: What are your office hours?
A: Monday-Thursday 8-5 by appointment. Friday by special appointment.
 
Q: What HMO or PPO providers are you in network with? Do you offer financing?
A: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Delta. We offer financing through CareCredit and other 3rd-party providers.
 
Q: What are the best moments that make it worthwhile?
A: When a patient hugs me and says, "Thank you for giving me hope."