Dr. Metz and his staff believe that patient care should be comprehensive, courteous, and responsive to the individual needs and preference of each patient. So Dr. Metz hires only the most personable, motivated, friendly, experienced, educated, reliable and dependable professionals. Then, he commits to helping his team, your dental care providers, attend all area annual dental meetings and other hands-on courses to stay the very best they can be for you.

 

 

James E. Metz, D.D.S.

  • General Dentist

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine

  • Curriculum Vitae

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Ohio State University, 1969
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Ohio State University, 1973
United States Army, Commander Hohenfels Dental Clinic, Rank Major, 1973 - 1976
Private Practice; Coshocton, Ohio, 1976 - 1991; Columbus, Ohio, 1990 - Present

  • Offices and Positions Held:

Coshocton County Memorial Hospital Staff, 1976 - 1991
Chairman for Continuing Education, Muskingum Valley Dental Society, 1979 - 1990
Children's Dental Health Month Chair, 1980 - 1985
Vice-President, Muskingum Valley Dental Society, 1985 - 1986
President, Muskingum Valley Dental Society, 1986 - 1987
Department of Pedodontics, Ohio State University, Clinical Professor, 1986 - 1990
Peer Review Committee, Ohio Dental Association, 1988 - 1989
Committee for Membership Services, Ohio Dental Association, 1988 - 1989
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ohio State University, 1989 - 1990, 2001 - 2003
Department of Periodontics, First year graduate seminar, Head and Neck Anatomy/TMD, Ohio State University, Spring Quarter 1983 - 1999
Clinical Instructor, AGD Program, Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, 1991 - 1997
National Dental Advisory Board, CNA Insurance Company, 1993 - 1999
Continuing Education Committee, Columbus Dental Society, 1997 - 2001
Peer Review Committee, Columbus Dental Society, 1998 - Present
Dentsply / Ceramco, Advisory Board, 2000 - Present

 

  • Organizations:

     

    American Dental Association
    Ohio Dental Association
    Muskingum Valley Dental Association (Associate)
    Columbus Dental Society
    American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
    International Academy of Gnathology
    American Equilibration Society
    American College of Dentists
    Several Study Groups
    American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine

     

  • Publications:

     

    Glass Ionomers, A Six Year Clinical Study, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, January, 1992
    Glass Ionomers, A Nine Year Clinical Study, Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry, January, 1994
    A Protocol for the Diagnosis of TMD, Privately Published, 1998 - 2004 with revisions

     

  • Presentations:

     

    Gnathology Conference, Ohio State University, Precision Attachments, Presentation, 1981 Ohio State University, Office Efficiency and Utilization, Presentation, 1981
    Ohio State University, Office Efficiency and Utilization, Presentation, 1982
    Department of Periodontics, Ohio State University, Graduate Program, Head and Neck Anatomy Spring Quarter Seminar, 1984 - 1999
    Muskingum Valley Dental Society, TMJ Anatomy and Centric Relation, Presentation, 1986
    Nixon Study Group, Dental Materials, Presentation, 1986
    Muskingum Valley Dental Society, Laboratory and Porcelain Failures, Presentation, 1988
    International Academy of Gnathology, Glass Ionomer vs. Zinc Phosphate, Table Clinic, 1989
    American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Glass Ionomers, Table Clinic, 1991
    McHorris Study Group, Glass Ionomers, Presentation, 1990
    Ohio Dental Association, Annual Session, Glass Ionomers, Table Clinic, 1991
    Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry, AGD Residents, TMJ and Centric Relation, Presentation, 1992, 1993, and 1994
    North Coast Dental Meeting, Working Smarter Not Harder, A Restorative Presentation, 1992
    Veterans Administration, Cleveland Residency Program, TMJ and Centric Relation, 1992
    International Academy of Gnathology, Precision Margins, Table Clinic, 1993
    Columbus Gnathological Academy; TMD, Equilibration Technique, Waxing Course, Tooth Preparation, Impression Taking, Dental Materials, Laboratory Technique, Shade Matching, and Esthetics; Numerous Two Day Programs, Stressing �Hands On Technique�; 1993 - Present
    Excellence In Esthetics Study Group, The Maryland Bridge, Presentation, 1994
    Excellence In Esthetics Study Group, Empress and Low Fusing Porcelain, 1995
    Ohio Dental Association, Annual Session, Precision Margins, First Place Table Clinic, Pursell-Heibert Award, 1994
    American Dental Association; Annual Session; Margins, Margins, Margins!; Table Clinic, 1995
    Ohio Dental Association, Annual Session, TMD As Related To Sleeping Position, Table Clinic, 1995
    Columbus Gnathological Academy, Pizza and Beer Two-Hour Evening Programs - Stressing Excellence in Restorative Dentistry, 1995 - Present
    Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Leaf Gauge, Pivotal Appliance, and Differential Diagnosis of TMD; First Place Table Clinic; Pursell-Heibert Award, 1996
    Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Color and Light in Ceramics; 1996
    International Academy of Gnathology, Leaf Gauge, Pivotal Appliance, and Differential Diagnosis of TMD, Table Clinic, 1997
    International Academy of Gnathology; Leaf Gauge, Pivotal Appliance, and Differential Diagnosis of TMD; Projected Clinic; 1997
    Western Ohio Academy of Practice Administration, Restorative Dentistry - Two-day Presentation, 1997
    Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; First Place Table Clinic; Pursell-Heibert Award, 1998
    Toledo Dental Society, Top Ten Ways to Improve Crown and Bridge, TMJ Diagnosis, and Color and Light - two day presentation, 1998
    American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, TMD Differential Diagnosis, Table Clinic, 1999
    Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; TMD - The Joint Patient; 1999
    International Academy of Gnathology; TMD - The Joint Patient; Table Clinic; 1999
    Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Stress Testing and Differential Diagnosis, 2000
    CAIC, Defining the TMD Patient Who will Benefit from Occlusal Therapy, 2000
    American Dental Association; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; Table Clinic, 2001
    Columbus Dental Society, Eat and Learn, Differential Diagnosis of TMD, 2001
    Ohio Dental Association; Annual Session; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; First Place Table Clinic; Pursell-Heibert Award, 2001
    American Dental Association; Annual Session; Differential Diagnosis of TMD; Table Clinic, 2001
    American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, TMD Splints, Table Clinic, 2002
    North Coast Meeting, Cleveland, Top Ten Ways to Improve Crown and Bridge, 2002
    Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, TMD Splints - When, Why, and How, Projected Clinic, 2003
    Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, TMD Splints - When, Why, and How, Table Clinic, 2003
    Canadian and American Study Group, Differential Diagnosis of TMD, Splints, and Occlusion, 2005
    Carl O. Boucher Prosthodontic Conference, A Protocol for the Differential Diagnosis of TMD, 2005
    Wake Forest University, A Protocol for the Differential Diagnosis of TMD, 2005
    Thornton Apnea Group, TMD/Sleep Apnea, 2005
    Northeastern Ohio Dental Society, TMD/Sleep Apnea, 2006
    Department of Periodontics Graduate Students, TMD/Sleep Apnea, 2006
    Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute, Dentistry in Sleep Medicine, 2006
    TMD: When, Why & How, 2006
    Appliances for Adults with Sleep Disordered Breathing, 2006

     

  • Major Continuing Education:

     

    Richard Huffman and John Regenos Reconstruction Course, OSU
    J. M. Ney, Laboratory Technician Course for Ceramics and Casting
    William McHorris Reconstruction Courses (All Phases -- Now Teaching Assistant)
    Robert Lee Occlusion Course
    Clifford Fox Occlusion Course
    Robert Fadal Casting Course
    William McHorris Study Course
    Individual Study, William McHorris
    Individual Study, John Regenos
    Ohio State University, Department of Restorative Dentistry Course Work
    Carl Misch Implant Course
    American Straight Wire Orthodontics
    Ivoclar, I. P. S. Empress Advanced Course
    Head and Neck Anatomy, Wright State University, Midwest Center for Head Pain Management
    Life Essence, Advanced Porcelain and Light Transmission Course
    Sleep Review Seminar, K&M Medical Inc.
    The Realities of Regenerative & Implant Therapy: 3-day mini residency

     

  • Personal:

     

    United Way Board of Directors, 1976 - 1981
    Oral Health / Oral Cancer Instructor; Coshocton, Ridgewood, and Riverview Schools, 1976 - 1990; Managed Program
    Health and Human Services Advisory Board, 1976 - 1978
    Science Fair Judge, Coshocton County Schools, 1981 - 1990
    President, Coshocton County Historical Society, 1981 - 1984
    Grace Methodist Church, Outreach Committee, 1981 - 1982
    President, Coshocton County Restoration Society, 1981 - 1983
    Chairman, Fund Raising Committee, Chalfant Church, 1982 - 1983
    Coshocton Canal Days Festival, Parade Judge Coordinator, 1984 - 1987
    Children's Dental Clinic, Board of Directors, Vice-President, 1985 - 1990
    Children's Dental Clinic, Fund Raising Committee, 1985 - 1990
    Referee and Coach, Soccer League of Coshocton, 1986 - 1989
    Elder, Presbyterian Church of North America, 1987 - 1989
    American Cancer Society, Medical Advisory Board, 1987 - 1990
    Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Marketing Committee, 1993 - 1998
    Expert Witness & Consultant, Ohio State Dental Board, 1995 - Present
    Columbus Landmarks Foundation, 2006 - Present

     

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