Dr. Helmkamp
Dr. Jim Helmkamp, a native of Akron, Ohio, graduated from the University of Akron in 1979 and The Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1983. He spent 3 years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps, then began practicing in Auburn in 1986. He resides in Auburn with his wife Jill and daughter Annie.
Achievements include the following:
- Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry (less than 1% of dentist have achieved this prestigious award)
- Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry
- Fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International
- American Dental Association
- The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Maine Dental Association
- Androscoggin Valley Dental Society
- New England Dental Society
- Crown Council
- Chairman Maine for Donated Dental Services of the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
- Andy Valley Dental Society Past President
- Executive Council of the Maine Dental Association
- Headstart Health Advisory committee served 7 years
- Schuster Center for Professional Development since 1995
- Center for Advanced Dental Studies since 1997
- Pacific Aesthetic Continuum
Certifications
- MAGD – Masters from the Academy of General Dentistry - the individual must complete a minimum of 1,100 hours in approved continuing dental education. At least 400 hours must be accrued in participation courses, those that involve actual application of a technique or skill under close supervision by highly qualified experts. Masters have been trained by the best to be the best. In addition, to qualify for Mastership, individuals must meet the requirements of a rigorous didactic formula that insures they are exposed to current scientific and clinical approaches in all disciplines of dentistry. http://www.agd.org/education/MAGD/
- FAGD – Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry - obtained by maintaining three years of continuous membership in the AGD, passing the Fellowship Exam, completing 500 hours of continuing education, submitting an award application, and finally, receipt of the award at the convocation ceremony held at the AGD annual meeting. http://www.agd.org/education/MAGD/
- Speakers Summit
- CEREC- user since 2001
- Invisalign- certified March 2008
- Hornbrook
- Dawson Center- Completed most of curriculum from 1998 to present
- Schuster Center
- DOCS - www.docseducation.com Received certification November 2008
Affiliations and Memberships
Current
- Master in the Academy of General Dentistry (2007)
- Mentor for the Coaching Center (2007)
- Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (2001)
- Fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry International (1990)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Maine Dental Association
- Androscoggin Valley Dental Society
- Academy of General Dentistry (1983)
- Maine Co-Chairman for Donated Dental Services (national
- Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped)2003-2008 (1999)
- Maine Dental Association Executive Council Board 2002-2006
- Maine Dental Association Council on Insurance 2003-2006
- Crown Council 2004-present
Past
- President (2 terms) and Vice-president of the Androscoggin
- Dental Society
- Dental Representative for the Androscoggin Headstart Health
- Advisory Committee 1990-1995
- Crown Council member 1997-2001
- New England Dental Society
- Licensed dentist in Ohio 1983-2003