James V. Penfield, DDS

Education and advanced training

Dr. Penfield earned his dental degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, after a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Zoology from Brigham Young University. He has since completed advanced training in dental implants, cosmetics, lasers, three-dimensional radiology, sedation, and invisible braces, including study at the Kois Center and masterships through the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

• Creighton University School of Dentistry
• Kois Center continuing education
• ICOI implant masterships
• Sedation training through DOCS and ADMA

Professional memberships

American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Crown Council, and Richardson Group coaching.

A little about him

Dr. Penfield grew up working in his father’s lumber business and paid his way through dental school as a scuba instructor. Overcoming cancer at a young age shaped the patient-first, compassionate way he practices. He moved to Alaska in 2004 with his wife in search of adventure, and they are raising four children here.