James Burkholder, DDS graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1981 and practices in Harlingen, Texas.  He has a family practice and along with Monica Ramos, DDS they provide general, cosmetic, and implant dentistry for adults and children.  Dr. Burkholder focuses primarily on helping those who have lost teeth, or have unsightly teeth with gaining new smiles using porcelain crowns, bridges, implants, and implant dentures.  Our office specializes in letting our patients decide their own treatment after we lay out all the options in a caring manner.

Dr. Burkholder has been married to Jane Cleckler Burkholder for 34 years.  Their son, John, is a senior at Baylor University, Waco, Texas.  Dr. Burkholder, when not performing dentistry, is a fly fisherman, artist, and musician.

Education and Affiliations:

·   Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas BS, Biology

·   University of Texas, Pan American, Texas MS,          Microbiology

·   Baylor College of Dentistry , Dallas, Texas   DDS

·   Academy of Osseointegration,     Active Member

·   International College of Oral Implantology             Masters Level

·   Misch Implant Academy    Prosthetic Graduate

·   Seattle Study Club                 Advisor

·   Valley Baptist Medical Center      Attending Staff

·   Rio Grande Valley Dental Society           Past President

·   LD Pankey Institute        Continuums