About James W. Spradley, D.D.S.Dr. James W. Spradley is a native Texan, born in Bedford near Ft. Worth, TX. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University. While at TCU, Dr. Spradley majored in chemistry, minored in biology and was honored on the dean’s list. His extracurricular activities included serving as treasurer and secretary of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and participating in Habitat for Humanity. Continuing his education in Houston, Dr. Spradley received his D.D.S. at The University of Texas Dental Branch. During dental school Dr. Spradley was elected president of both the Psi Omega dental Fraternity and the American Student Dental Association (ASDA). As the Dental Branch’s first delegate he also attended ASDA’s national convention. Finishing Dr. Spradley’s final year in dental school, he won the Frank B Trice award for excellence in endodontics. After receiving his dental degree, Dr. Spradley was accepted to a residency in general dentistry at Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center, where he did training in sedation, dental trauma and hospital dentistry. Dr. Spradley then completed his specialization in Endodontics with a final residency at The University of Alabama Birmingham. In Alabama, Dr. Spradley participated in endodontic research, and worked in the endodontic clinic performing root canal therapy and endodontic surgery. Dr. Spradley worked in a private practice setting as well, and also taught dental students in the endodontic clinic and in a laboratory setting. Today, Dr. Spradley is proud to reside with his wife and son in Cypress, Texas were he enjoys his private practice and is active in the dental community. He has been a speaker for the current endodontic residents in Birmingham and is a member of the American Dental Assosiation (ADA), Texas Dental Association (TDA), Greater Houston Dental Society (GHDS), American Association of Endodontists (AAE), and the Houston Academy of Endodontists (HAE). Away from dentistry Dr. Spradley continues to follow all TCU sporting events, finds time to play golf and spends most of his down time with his family. |