James L. Nager, D.M.D.

About James L. Nager, D.M.D.

Dr. Nager is a general dentist with a special interest in Oral Conscious Sedation Dentistry. Conscious Sedation offers a relaxed, safe , pain free experience through the use of oral medication taken the night before and the day of treatment. By offering this alternative to conventional dentistry we are able to provide a perfect solution for patients who shy away from the dentist due to anxiety or time constraints.

Education

• 1977, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
• Recipient of The International College of Dentists Award
• 1974, Brandeis University
• 1970, The Boston Latin School
   

Professional Appointments

• Clinical instructor, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Department of Restorative Dentistry, 1991 to present
• Associate Clinical instructor, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Diagnosis, 1991 to present 
   

Professional Memberships

• Member of DOCS, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• Member of the Massachusetts Dental Society, serving on many boards including:Council on Nutrition and Council on Public Relations 
• Member of the American Dental Association (ADA) 1974 to present
• Middlesex District Dental Society  1977 to present
• Volunteer at The Yankee Dental Congress approximately 29 years
• Emerson Study Club
• Harvard Odontological Society
• Member Pierre Farchaurd Academy, 1994 to present 
• Member of  The International Team of Implantology (ITI)
• Member of The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)

Community Service

• Belmont Town Meeting Member, Precinct 2, 1989-1996
• Belmont Town Meeting Member, Precinct 6, 2005 to present
• Beth El Temple Center, Belmont, numerous leadership posts 1989-1998
• Belmont-Watertown Chamber Of Commerce
• Belmont Against Racism 1997-present

Service to the Profession

Dr. Nager works for the MDIL , a committee of The Massachusetts Dental Society that lobbies for the good of the consumer and the profession. He has participated in several official capacities during the prestigious Yankee Dental Congress over each of the last 28 years.

On a Personal Note

Dr. Nager enjoys golf, bicycling, and  rowing. Most of all he enjoys the private time he spends with his twin daughters, Sarah and Rachel. He is also enormously proud of his wife, professor and author, Diana Renn and their son Gabriel Oliver.

He believes "the greatest asset an individual can have is a sense of humor, about themselves and the world around them. Living without a sense of humor would be more limiting than any physical challenge." Dr. Nager's favorite charitable interest is the Pan Mass Challenge (www.pmc.org) which raises research funds against cancer in children.

Services

• Cosmetic Dentistry
• General Dentistry