James A Weddell, DDS

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Dr. Jim retired from his full-time faculty position in Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children after over 30 years of service! Dr. Jim has published numerous articles and book chapters in dental and medical literature and has lectured on a variety of pediatric dental topics in the United States and South America. Dr. Weddell is an advocate for infant health care and is past chairman and co-chairman of Indiana’s Healthy Baby/Healthy Mother Coalition. Dr. Jim graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental residency and post-doctoral fellowship in Cerebral Palsy at Riley Hospital for Children. He enjoys helping children, teaching, and spending time with his family. Dr. Jim is married to his wife, Karen Fischer DDS, and has three daughters, Jami Weddell, Nicole Weddell DDS, and Lauren Weddell DDS, and seven grandchildren. Education: BS Degree, Indiana University DDS Degree, Indiana University School of Dentistry Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry Residency, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children MS Degree in Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cerebral Palsy, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children Memberships: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dental Association College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Indiana Dental Association Indiana Society of Pediatric Dentistry Federation of Special Care Organization Indianapolis District Dental Society Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Hospital Affiliations: Past Director of Pediatric Dentistry, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry