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Dentist @ Nanston Dental Group and Great Expressions
Dr. James Lauren Hargrove has provided assistance to the less fortunate since his dental school days when he began World Dental Outreach, Inc., which he served as President and Executive Director. With the non-profit organization’s first endeavor, he established a free clinic in Augusta, Georgia, designed to provide dental services to the poor.
As the organization expanded, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove focused his efforts internationally, establishing free dental clinics in third world countries. He equipped these clinics with supplies, equipment, and provided volunteer services. Additionally, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove has served as the volunteer Dental Director in Central and South America.
Prior to establishing his own non-profit, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove studied biology and chemistry at Kennesaw State College in Georgia. Graduating with a B.S. in 1994, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove enrolled in the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia, undergoing a rigorous four-year curriculum. He received in-depth training in oral biology, clinical sciences, and behavioral sciences as well as the opportunity to interact with a number of patients. Additionally, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove conducted directed research on the detection of a particular parasite, giardia lamblia, in drinking water.
After graduating with a Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove established his private practice in Atlanta, Georgia, which he ran for more than a decade and focused on restorative, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. In February of 2011, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove will begin serving as a Dentist for the combined offices of Nanston Dental Group and Great Expressions Dental Centers. In this role, he will provide expertise in patient management, treatment, endodontic, and periodontic therapies, as well as both general and surgical dentistry.
When he is not working, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove enjoys spending time in the outdoors, hiking, biking, and scuba diving. Additionally, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove likes to read, favoring the works of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Dr. James Lauren Hargrove's Educational History, Dr. James Lauren Hargrove's Blog on Bigsight
April, 2011
As a longtime resident of Georgia, I am proud to have attended some of the leading educational institutions in the state. After graduating from high school, I enrolled at Kennesaw State College, known today as Kennesaw State University (KSU). Located just northwest of Atlanta, KSU was originally founded in 1963 as a junior college in the University System of Georgia. Since then, the university has grown to become the third-largest university in the state, receiving recognition for its academic programs from publications such as U.S. News & World Report. I studied biology and chemistry as an undergraduate at KSU, establishing a solid theoretical background in science that served me well as I pursued graduate studies in dentistry.
After receiving my Bachelor of Science in 1994, I moved east to Augusta and matriculated at the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia, the only dental school in the state. Recently renamed the Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine, the school remains dedicated to meeting the oral health needs of residents in Georgia and the larger community. Approximately 85 percent of the school’s 1,500 graduates currently practice in Georgia, comprising a quarter of all licensed dentists in the state; additionally, the school’s clinics provide a full range of oral health care services to patients in Augusta-Richmond County. Through the school’s four-year Doctor of Dental Medicine program, students gain early clinical experience under the supervision of expert faculty and dedicate an entire year to honing their patient care abilities.
I completed my Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1999, gaining a broad base of knowledge that enabled me to establish a successful private practice in Atlanta. As importantly, my graduate dental studies instilled in me a sense of professional responsibility. As a dental student, I founded World Dental Outreach, Inc., a nonprofit organization devoted to providing dental care to underserved communities, and I continue to work to provide quality oral health care in Georgia and beyond.
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An Interview with Dr. James Lauren Hargrove
April, 2011
Interview with Dr. James Lauren Hargrove:
Q. Where are you currently employed and what is your role?
A. As a Clinical Dentist with the Nanston Dental Group and Great Expressions, I work with a variety of treatment procedures, patient care, and dental management. My current work also focuses on periodontal therapies, which are of special interest to me.
Q. Do you belong to any professional organizations?
A. Yes, in fact, I am a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology. I also remain active with the American Dental Association, the Hinman Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Georgia Dental Association.
Q. Where did you receive your training and education?
A. I attended the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, where I earned my Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). During my time in academia, my dedication to dentistry grew as I established a free clinic and a nonprofit outreach program to help underserved individuals gain access to dental treatment.
Q. Tell us about the extent to which you have been involved with a number of international volunteer efforts.
A. Charity work and dentistry represent my two main passions. I feel very fortunate to have been able to combine these passions and give back to communities throughout the world. I have traveled to Africa and Central and South America as the Dental Director with Charities for Missionary Dentistry to provide dental assistance in impoverished communities. My experiences with the organization have been highly rewarding, and I hope to continue these efforts for years to come.
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