Dr. W. Jim Moore Jr., D.D.S., M.S.D.

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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. W. Jim Moore Jr., who serves patients in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

A longtime resident of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Dr. Moore Jr. has been providing the residents of Pine Bluff and the surrounding areas outstanding orthodontic care since 1977. At his private orthodontic practice, he provides a wide range of orthodontic treatment to meet the needs and desires of each individual patient, including Damon self-ligating braces and Invisalign®. 

Back in 1972, he earned his undergraduate degree from Hendrix College. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1975, after which he completed a graduate program in orthodontics at Baylor College of Dentistry in 1977. 

Nowadays, in order to stay up-to-date on all the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Moore Jr. maintains membership with the following prestigious professional organizations: the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Arkansas State Dental Association, and the Southeast Arkansas Dental Association.

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for locating problems with the positioning of patients’ teeth and with their oral development. They utilize the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Moore Jr. enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family. “I have been blessed in my life in so many ways. Fantastic parents, a wonderful wife, great children, and the best job ever, being an orthodontist and taking care of my patients and their families.” he stated. 

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