Meet Dr. Sutton

Dr. James M. Sutton is a Board Certified Surgeon and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Hello, my name is James Sutton and I want to thank you for choosing our office. I understand that undergoing a surgical procedure can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety.  My promise to you is that the staff and I will work hard to alleviate those fears and ensure that you have the best surgical experience possible. We will treat you as we would want our families to be treated.  

I grew up in Louisville and attended the University of Louisville and graduated with a degree in Biology in 1993.  I also graduated from the Army ROTC program with honors and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army.  I am a recipient of the George C. Marshall Award and attended both Airborne School and the Army’s Combat Casualty Care Course.  After completing Dental School at the University of Louisville in 1997, I attended the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Fort Lewis, Washington.  This was followed by my completion of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in 2004.  I spent twelve years with my Army family treating soldiers and family members. My years in the Army gave me a great deal of experience in facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, and anesthesia.  

I returned to Kentucky in 2009 and currently reside in Bowling Green.  It was an honor to serve in the Army and I have been fortunate to be able to return to Kentucky to serve the citizens of Bowling Green and surrounding counties. I have been Board Certified since 2006 and hold active memberships in the following organizations:

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

American Dental Association

Kentucky Dental Association 

Pennyrile Dental Association

American Society of Dental Anesthesia

I am currently on medical staff at both the Medical Center at Bowling Green and Greenview Regional Hospital. I am also an instructor with the American Heart Association for CPR/BLS.  

In my spare time I enjoy fitness training and playing tennis.  I am a member of the United States Tennis Association.  I also enjoy shooting, hiking, fishing and the many outdoor activities that the beautiful state of Kentucky has to offer.  

Dr. Sutton completed his surgery training in 2004 and served at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Ft. Campbell, KY, and later as Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Winn Army Community Hospital in Ft. Stewart, GA. Dr. Sutton’s four years of residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery included specialized training in maxillofacial reconstruction, facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, dental implants, bone grafting and the extraction of teeth. Dr. Sutton was honored to be named one of the Top Dentists of America.

 Dr. Sutton joined Southern Kentucky Oral Surgery Associates in 2009. He keeps abreast of the latest advancements in oral surgery through his memberships in the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Kentucky Dental Association, and Pennyrile Dental Association. He currently is on the medical staff of The Medical Center at Bowling Green and Greenview Regional Hospital.

Dr. Sutton and his wife Bethany have two children and a dog named Buddy. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys basketball, baseball, tennis, and running.