Dr. Jim enjoys helping children, teaching and spending time with his family. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Indiana University School of Dentistry. He has had a part-time pediatric dental practice for many years when not teaching pediatric dental residents, dental students, or treating patients at Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. Jim has published numerous articles and book chapters in dental and medical literature. He has lectured on a variety of pediatric dental topics in the United States and South America. Dr. Jim graduated from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental residency and post-doctoral fellowship in Cerebral Palsy at Riley Hospital for Children. Dr. Jim is married to his wife, Karen Fischer D.D.S. and had three daughters, Jami Weddell, Nicole Weddell D.D.S. and Lauren Weddell D.D.S.