Dr James Appiah

We are excited to announce a special addition to our team at Rockford Dental Care. Dr. James Appiah is a highly talented oral and Maxillofacial surgeon who will provide you and your family the high-quality, personalized care that you have come to know at Rockford Dental Care. He will be working alongside our existing team of talented dentists and wonderful dental hygienists to help ensure you receive the best care possible. Dr. Appiah has an impressive background starting his educational career in his hometown of Ghana at the University of Ghana. He continued his education at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class receiving many accolades including The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ACOMS) Dental Student Award For Academic and Clinical Achievement, Dr. Daniel Seldin Award for Exceptional Clinical Skills in Oral Surgery, Straumann Academic Scholarship Pre-Doctoral Implant Award and the Golden Scaler Clinical Award for Exceptional Clinical Skills in Periodontics. Following Dental school, Dr. Appiah went to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for his oral and Maxillofacial surgery training. While there he served as Chief resident in his final year. Dr. Appiah is a highly talented oral surgeon who is passionate about his work. A quote he admires about dentistry is, “genuine smile comes from the heart, but a healthy smile needs a good dental care.” When he is not in the office providing his clients with the best care, Dr. Appiah enjoys reading, soccer and personal development and fitness. We are confident that the patients of Rockford Dental Care will be in good hands with Dr. Appiah. We encourage you to get to know him as he transitions into his position at our office. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 779-363-0350. We look forward to seeing your smile soon!