James qualified from Newcastle Dental School in 1990 and was in General Practice for sixteen years during which time he ran two practices in Northumberland. James had various roles with the Northern Deanery which included seven years as a VT Adviser (latterly as a GPT scheme adviser), Workforce Adviser, Dental Tutor and a PCD Tutor. He also worked as a Clinical Supervisor in Prosthodontics at Newcastle Dental hospital for four years.
James obtained a Masters degree in Medical Law in 2005, and has further obtained the MFGDP(UK) and a Certificate in Clinical Education. James is also a trained Mentor and following his appointment as a local adviser to Dental Protection in 2004, he was further appointed as an Associate Dento-Legal Adviser in 2004 before becoming a full-time Dento-Legal Adviser in March 2008.
James is DPL's Deputy Lead for members in Australia.
