
Dr. James Shearer grew up in central Pennsylvania, just north of Harrisburg, where he graduated from Newport High School. He received his bachelor's degree from Temple University College of Engineering, earning degrees in both Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. He then attended the Temple University School of Dentistry, earning his doctorate in 1988. He was also a member of the Temple University Oral Surgery Honor Society and the Endodontic Society. Upon graduating, Dr. Shearer moved to the Allentown area, where he received extensive training in general dentistry during his residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital from 1988 to 1989 before entering private practice later that year.
While establishing his own private practice, Dr. Shearer volunteered his time as an attending dentist at Sacred Heart Hospital’s Dental Residency Program. He remains actively involved in charitable organizations, such as Donated Dental Services, and is a current member of the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Lehigh Valley Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Shearer resides in the Lehigh Valley with his wife and has two grown children. A dedicated family man, he has a strong interest in sports, stays active, and enjoys riding his Harley-Davidson. Growing up on a farm, he is well known for his strong work ethic and never misses an opportunity to lend a helping hand to a neighbor. He is highly dedicated and dependable, both in dentistry and in everyday life. He has been in private practice for over 30 years.