Cos Medic Unlimited
1105 Mary T. Meagher Drive
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270-737-0586

Medical Director
James K. Hargan, DMD, MD

Curriculum Vitae

James K. Hargan was born June 2, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky and now resides in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Dr. Hargan is married to Mary Lynne Hargan, M.S. and has 4 wonderful children. Born and raised locally, Dr. Hargan continues to give back to his community both professionaly and personally.

Education

1986 North Hardin High School Radcliff, KY
B.S. Biology
University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky
D.M.D., With High Distinction
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Lexington, Kentucky
1998 M.D., With Distinction
University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky

Postgraduate Training

1998-1999 General Surgery
Internship; University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Lexington, Kentucky
1994 – 2000 Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Lexington, Kentucky

Licensure

Dental- Kentucky
Medical- Kentucky

Undergraduate and Graduate Honors

1987-1990 Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Pledge Educator, Sing Chairman
1990 Private Pilot Licensure
1991-1992 Class Vice-President UK College of Dentistry (UKCD)
1991-1992 Peer Advisor UKCD
1991-1993 Student Host Committee UKCD
1991 and 1992 Student Leader Pre-Matriculation Workshop UKCD
Community Oral Health Educator
1991-1993 Director – Walk-a-thon to benefit Markey Cancer Center
1991-1994 Pre-clinical and didactic tutors UKCD
1991-1993 Student Advisory Council UKCD
1992 Student Research Training Award UKCD
1992-1994 Chairman- American Student Dental Association (UK Chapter)
1992-1993 Academic Excellence Scholarship UKCD
1993-1994 Admissions Committee Member UKCD
1993-1994 Specialized curriculum for advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (UKCD)
1994 Omicron Kappa Upsilon-member
1994 AAOMS Award for outstanding clinical performance in undergraduate Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
1995-1997 Ward O. Griffen Surgery Club-member
1997-1998 Academic Scholarship UK College of Medicine (UKCOM)
1997-1998 Preceptor- Introduction to the Medical Profession (UKCOM)

2003-2004 America's Top Dentists Award

Membership in Professional Learned Societies

Omicron Kappa Upsilon -Member, 1994-Present
University of Kentucky Medical School Alumni Association – Member, 1998-Present
University of Kentucky Medical School Alumni Assoc. Board Member, 2001-2003
University of Kentucky Dental School Alumni Association- Member, 2000
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Member 2001/ Fellow 2002
American Medical Association – Member, 1998-Present
Kentucky Medical Association- Member, 1998-Present
American Dental Association – Member, 1994-Present
Kentucky Dental Association – Member, 1999-Present
Bluegrass Dental Society- Member, 2000 -2002
Kentucky Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – Member, 2000-present
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons - Member, 2000-present
International College of Maxilo-Facial Surgeons – Member, 2000-present
The International Congress of Oral Implantologists – Member – 2002-present
The American College of Oral Implantology - Member – 2002-present
The Implant Prosthodontic Section - Member - 2002-present
Jefferson County Medical Society – Member – 2002-present
Lexington Medical Society – Lexington, Kentucky – Member, 2000-2002
American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Member, 2000 -present
Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine – Member, 2000 -present
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – Diplomate 3-29-02
American Dental Society of Anesthesiology- Member, 2003-present

Appointments / Affiliations

University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
-Assistant Professor / Volunteer Staff – 2000-present
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center; Lexington, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-present
University of Louisville Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Volunteer Faculty – 2002 –present
Hardin Memorial Hospital – Staff – 2002-present
Clark County Regional Medical Center; Winchester, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002
Mary Chiles Hospital; Mt. Sterling, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002
St. Claire Hospital; Morehead, Kentucky– Staff – 2001-2002
St. Joseph Hospital; Lexington, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002
Central Baptist Hospital; Lexington, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002
Samaritan Hospital; Lexington, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002
St. Joseph East Hospital: Lexington, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002
Bourbon County Hospital; Paris, Kentucky – Staff – 2000-2002

Research

*The healing of endosseous implants in grafted vs. normal ungrafted bone:
(a comparison of osseointegration when the implants and autograft are
placed simultaneously, using a sheep and goat model)- submitted for publication 1995

*The Interdependent and Independent Presence of Temporomandibular Disorders
(TMD) and arthralgia /myalgia, a quantitative study: (the prevalence of TMDs with secondary myalgia; myalgia with secondary TMD's; and the independent presence of either entity)- not submitted for publication

Published Text

Chapter: Distraction Osteogenesis: an Alternative Therapy for Unstable Condyles: Case Reports. Joseph E. Van Sickels, DDS; James K. Hargan, DMD, MD

Samchukov, M; Cope, J; Cherkashin, A: Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis
ISBN: 0323011349

Absracts

*The healing of endosseous implants in grafted vs. normal ungrafted bone

National Presentations

1993 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (accepted 7-1-1993)
Abstract: *The healing of endosseous implants in grafted vs. normal ungrafted bone

Regional Presentations

1993 Kentucky Dental Association
Poster: The healing of endosseous implants in grafted vs. normal ungrafted bone
April 2000 Kentucky Dental Association
Table Clinic: Post-Traumatic Reconstruction – Hard and Soft Tissue

1993 American Student Dental Association Convention, Lexington, Kentucky
Poster: The healing of endosseous implants in grafted vs. normal ungrafted bone

Invited Lectures / Presentations

*Intradepartmental (OMFS)
7-98 “Evaluation of Mandible Fractures”
5-99 “Transfusion Reactions”
5-99 “Pharmacology of Anti-hypertensive Agents”
7-99 “Midface Trauma: Evaluation and Management”
7-99 “Simulated Office Emergencies”
7-99 “Cardiac Arrest Management”
“Iliac Crest Bone Graft: Clinical Anatomy and Surgical Approach”

*Maxillofacial Trauma Conference (Interdepartmental):
5-99 “Jaw Mobility Problems: Prevention and Treatment”

*UK College of Dentistry
“Intravenous Analgesia” OBI-826 Dental Pharmacology
11-2000 “Intravenous Analgesia” OBI-826 Dental Pharmacology

*St. Claire Medical Center Continuing Education Course
9-2000 “Surgical Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”

*ITI Dental Implant System Continuing Education Course
10-2000 Bourbon Community Hospital
Clark Regional Medical Center
St. Claire Hospital

Invited Lectures / Presentations

*ITI Dental Implant System Continuing Education Course
St. Joseph Hospital – Keeneland Health Education Center
12-13-01 St. Joseph Hospital – Keeneland Health Education Center

*“Chief’s Forum”: Monthly forum to discuss topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
as they relate to OMFS residents rotating in Medical school and General Surgery

*Bourbon Community Hospital Continuing Education Course
3-2001 “Surgical Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”

*St. Joseph Hospital Continuing Education
7-2001 “Somnoplasty: Soft Tissue Ablation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.”

*Heartland Dental Hygiene Society
01-2003 “Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Surgical and Non-surgical options including Somnoplasty”

*Bardstown/Central Kentucky Dental Society
9-2003 "Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Surgical and Non-Surgical options including Somnoplasty"

*Kentucky Society of Endodontists
11-2003 "Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Surgical and Non-surgical options including Somnoplasty"

Drs. Greg and Gary Inman, Orthodontist private practice "Saving Teeth and Time: Implant use in orthodontics" 11-2003

Dr. John Duplessis, Jr., Orthodontist private pracice "Saving Teeth and Time: Implant use in orthodontics" 12-2003