James L. Harrison, DMD, FACD

Associate Professor

Department of Comprehensive Dentistry


School of Dentistry, 501 S. Preston St., Room 004 502-852-1227

PATIENT APPOINTMENTS

To make an appointment with Dr. Harrison, call 502-852-5401
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Education

  • Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry - University of Cincinnati Hospital, 2005
  • Doctor of Medical Dentistry - University of Louisville School of Dentistry, 2004
  • Bachelors of Science in Sociology - University of Louisville, 1998

Teaching Areas

  • Course Director - Senior Practice Management
  • Course Director - Junior Practice Management
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Group Manager

Honors and Awards

  • Fellow, American College of Dentists - 2023
  • University of Louisville Faculty Favorite Awards - 2020-2021
  • Louisville Dental Society Professionalism Award - 2004
  • Commission on Dental Accreditation 2003-2005
  • Section-American College of Dentists Leadership Award 2004
  • Eagle Scout 1988

Professional Activities

  • Faculty Practice, UofL Dental Associates

  • ADEA Summer Program for Emerging Academic Leaders (2017-2018)
  • Leadership in Academic Medicine Course (LIAM) (Aug 2019-July 2020)

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Dental Education Association

Service

  • Presidential Search Faculty Consultation Committee (PSFCC) (2022-Present)
    • Faculty Senate (2021-Present)
      • University of Louisville School of Dentistry Faculty Assembly (2020-Present)

      • Chair-Student Clinical Performance Committee (2021-Present)

      • Co-Chair for the Campus Climate Committee (2016-March 2018)

      • ULSD Admissions Committee (2017-2021)

      • Faculty Development Group (Ad Hoc Committee) (2019-present)

      • Prosthodontic Program Director Search Committee (2019-present)

      • ULSD Marketing Committee (2017)

      • American Dental Education Association National Committees:

        • Secretary Council of Sections Administrative Board 2022-Present
        • Member at Large Council of Sections Administrative Board 2021-2022
        • Chair, Section on Practice Management
        • ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation 2003-2005

      Research Interests and Current Projects

      • Interest in Practice Management curriculum development

      Publications

      Journal Articles

      • Harrison JL, Platia CL, Ferreira L, et al. Factors affecting dental students’ postgraduate plans: A multi-site study. J Dent Educ. 2021;1-12. https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12792

      Other

      • Grant Funded: ADEA; CODA Competency Modules: A unique approach to the solution of competency design and format. Co-Investigator (.10 FTE). $35,000 DentaQuest Foundation. 2020 Final publication on open source format found on ADEA Connect Practice Management Section Page. (ADEA.org)
      • Harrison, James L., and Williams, John N, Awarded a $3500 Grant to Develop Competency Modules for CODA Competency 4.7 Instruction on personal debt management and financial planning. (https://ADEA.org)
      • Current Project: Creation of the 2nd edition of Business Basics For Dentists Text Book. James L. Harrison, DMD, David O. Willis, DMD, MBA, CFP, Charles Thieman, JD, CHBC