Dr. James A. Leithead, Jr., is a Board-Certified orthodontist. He completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge and proceeded to further his education by attaining his Doctor of Dental Surgery and Orthodontics Residency at Louisiana State University- New Orleans. During his time with Louisiana State University, Dr. Leithead was a member of the C.E. Kells Honor Soc… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University at New Orleans | Doctorate | DDS | 1978 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Residency - Louisiana State University- New Orleans | Orthodontics | 1980 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| American Board of Orthodontics | 1990 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Life Member | American Association of Orthodontists | 1990 - Present |
| Professional Member | American Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Southwest District Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Louisiana Dental Association | Present |
| Professional Member | Louisiana Association of Orthodontists | Present |
| President | Southwest District Dental Association | Present |
| Secretary | Louisiana Association of Orthodontists | Present |
| President | Southwestern Society of Orthodontists | Present |
| President | South Lake Charles Kiwanis Club | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| C.E. Kells Honor Society | Louisiana School of Dentistry | 1975-1978 |
| Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Fraternity | Louisiana School of Dentistry | 1978 |
| International College of Dentistry Award | Louisiana State University School of Dentistry | 1978 |
James Leithead Jr, DDS has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 47 (started in 1978)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Leithead specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
More info: Lovett Dental accepts dental insurance. With dental insurance verification, we will let you know up front what your insurance may pay, we’ll file your insurance claim, and have easy payment options to take care of the rest. We accept insurance and have payment plans.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
