Osborne James W

Dr. James Osborne, DDS graduated from the UMKC Dental School in 1972. After serving two years in the US Army Dental Corps, he graduated from the UMKC Graduate Orthodontic program with a specialty certificate in Orthodontics in 1976.

Dr. Osborne has been in practice in the Raytown and Lee's Summit areas since 1976. He has been very involved in both communities through the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and Lee's Summit Optimists. Additionally Dr. Osborne is an instructor in the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the UMKC School of Dentistry, and has been involved in many dental organizations including: Past president of the Greater KC Dental Society, member and past president of the Missouri Society of Orthodontists, member and past president of the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists, member of the board of directors of the American Association of Orthodontics.

James is a very active person that enjoys all types of "outdoor" activities especially; biking, water skiing, swimming and fly-fishing in the mountains. He has completed several marathons, triathlons and long biking trips. He is a proud parent and grandparent with five children and four grandchildren. Regarding his staff, Dr. Osborne says, "I have a great staff that works together for the benefit of our patients to achieve quality orthodontic treatment in a friendly environment.