Skip to main content
James Swift

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

James Swift, DDS

Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

James Q. Swift, DDS, is a professor in the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where he previously directed the division from 1990 to 2014. His subspecialty focus encompasses oral and maxillofacial surgery, with particular expertise in pain management, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), inflammatory mediators in the temporomandibular joint, dental implants through clinical trials and basic science studies, dental implants, jaw disorders,

...
Concierge Match Report

Is Dr. Swift right for you?

We'll build a personalized evaluation of Dr. Swift for your case, side-by-side against the top alternatives in their subspecialty.

  • In-depth evaluation of Dr. Swift for your specific case
  • Side-by-side comparison vs. the top alternatives

Fully credited toward membership if you join within 30 days

$25

Start my Match Report — $25

Credentials

Education & Training

  • Undergraduate: Cornell College (BA, Pre-dental Education, 1976)
  • Dental School: University of Iowa (DDS, 1980)
  • GPR: Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital (General Practice Residency, 1981)
  • Certificate: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1985)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

TMJ Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

Dental ImplantsTMJ Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

Florida Blue

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Swift treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Swift accept Ameritas insurance?
James Swift's public profile lists Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 12 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Swift practice?
James Swift practices in Minneapolis, MN with hospital affiliations including University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
What does Dr. Swift specialize in?
James Swift is a board-certified oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist with focus areas in TMJ Surgery.
How long has Dr. Swift been practicing?
James Swift has 46+ years of clinical experience in oral & maxillofacial surgery.
What is Dr. Swift's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Undergraduate: Cornell College (BA, Pre-dental Education, 1976); Dental School: University of Iowa (DDS, 1980); GPR: Oklahoma Children's Memorial Hospital (General Practice Residency, 1981).

Sources