Dr. Mechell L. James has been a practicing dentist since 2007, but expanded her practice to include pediatrics 11 years ago. Through the Institute for Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. James completed the “Game Changers in Pediatric Dentistry” course. She also completed the Pediatric Sedation Dentistry course through DOCS education. Her career as a dentist began at South Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina.