And Nothing but the Tooth

“who knew teeth and their owners could be so interesting and funny? very much in the vein of the beloved james herriot stories about a country veterinarian and the community he served in great britain, I Swear to Tell the Tooth follows the adventures of rural Maryland dentist Carroll James .… [He] tells stories about a range of people he’s met and worked with over about three decades, from an odd lab partner to eccentric and unpredictable assistants, but always with a light-hearted humor.… James’s engaging stories will make the reader feel like she’s met Dr. Rolph Dolph, Ole Lincum, Uncle Joel, Mr. Herman, and the rest of the heartwarming and hilarious characters." —Linda Spivey, The Roanoke Times

“deftly written by a dentist who clearly has a winning sense of humor.”  —dr. geoff jones, va pediatrician

“better written than a book i just edited by a best-selling author.” —michael garrett, stephen king’s first editor

“a great tribute to dentistry, family, fellowship, and life.” —dr. mary alice connor, pa dentist

“a handsome and witty book. a true gem … can’t wait for the sequel.” —cynthia armstrong, md, rn

Dr. James received all outstanding ratings in the 24th Annual Writer’s Digest Book Awards

“i liked dr. james’s down-to-earth, fresh voice and his willingness to talk about embarrassing moments . . . letting the mask slip and allowing readers into the peculiar world of running a successful dental practice.”  —review; judge 52

Amazon Top Customer Reviews

“even more entertaining, if possible, than its predecessor (I Swear to Tell the Tooth) . . . Dr. James has a rare gift for seeing the humorous side of almost any situation, while appreciating the common threads of humanity that we all share.”  —George F. Jones

“the first book was so good that i bought this one the first day on the market. this is even better.”  —ralph dixon, medical biologist

“these books by dr. james are just great. i have bought two copies, one for me and one for my dentist for christmas.”  —valerie townsend

“[dr. james] tells the stories of his life in a fascinating way . . . the book is a fun read, and the author is a good example of a servant heart.”   —judy williams, belize missionary

Dr. Carroll James is the author of I Swear to Tell the Tooth and The Whole Tooth, and is a graduate of Gettysburg College, receiving his doctorate from the Farleigh-Dickenson University College of Dentistry in 1975. For two years, he practiced as an Associate in Rockville, MD, before establishing a private practice near Bethesda.

As a child, Dr. James spent summers at his maternal grandparents' primitive home in the rugged Appalachian heartland of southwest Virginia. This experience forged his passion for serving impoverished peoples throughout the far reaches of the world.

Blessed with three children and five live-wire grandchildren, Carroll and his wife, Kate, are now happily retired.