Dr. James L. Schumacher DMD

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. James L. Schumacher, who serves patients in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr. James Schumacher is a Dentist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Schumacher specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health.

Dr. Schumacher has been a member of the Jacksonville community since 1995. He is a graduate of the University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Class of 1985, and established his practice in Boca Raton Florida in 1986.

Following the birth of their children, the Schumachers moved to Jacksonville to be close to family here and in Gainesville.

Dr. Schumacher has taught part time at the UF College of Dentistry and continues to regularly mentor dental students and support the program. He has also served on several missions to Latin America teaching and delivering dental care.

Dr. Schumacher is passionately committed to continuing education and investing in state-of-the-art technology and procedures.

He is a Scholar of the prestigious L.D. Pankey Institute where the principles of optimal patient care are a primary focus and have greatly influenced his practice of dentistry.

He has taken many continuing education courses from the pioneers in restorative dentistry, encompassing not only the beautiful cosmetic possibilities – dental implants, veneers, crowns, braces, etc. – but also the health and functional aspects of dental care.

For Dr. Schumacher, great dentistry encompasses both art and function. TMJ (bite disease), facial pain, sleep disorder, etc. are often rooted in the alignment of your teeth. Dr. Schumacher has been featured in Jacksonville Magazine’s TOP Dentists since 2013.

Dr. Schumacher is trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

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