Dr. James Ernest Spencer, DDS

J. E. Spencer, DDS
Dr. J. E. Spencer has been serving Paris and the surrounding communities since 1977. He completed his undergraduate studies at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He then received his doctorate of dental surgery in 1977 from the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, where he graduated first in his class. He then came to Paris to work with Dr. W.L. Kelley, who had been practicing in Paris since 1946. After several years of working together, Dr. Kelley retired and left the practice to Dr. Spencer. Most of Dr. Spencer's staff members have been working with him for over 25 years.
Dr. Spencer is currently a member of the First District Dental Society. In the past he has served as president, vice president, and secretary.
Dr. Spencer strives to treat every patient with the utmost consideration and offer the best solutions to their problems. He has seen many of his patients for more than 30 years, and he considers his patients to be friends. He has enjoyed …seeing many of his patients grow up and he likes to watch their families grow. It is fun for him to see multiple generations of families through the years.
Dr. Spencer grew up in Gilmer, Texas. His wife, Gay, is from Paris, and they have 3 children: Clint, Clay, and Jaymie, who are all married with children. Clint is a dentist and works with his dad. Clay is an orthodontist, and he and his family also live here in Paris. Jaymie is a mother and former teacher who lives in Longview with her family. They have eight grandchildren (so far).
In his free time, Dr. Spencer enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. In the past, he has served on the North Lamar school board for many years as well as the board of Boles Children's Home. He currently serves on the board for Camp Deer Run, a Christian youth camp in Winnsboro, Texas. He is also very active in his church, where he serves as a leader and Bible class teacher.
J. Clint Spencer, DDS
Dr. Clint Spencer grew up in Paris and is a graduate of North Lamar High School. He received his bachelor of science degree from Harding University, then his doctorate in dental surgery from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he graduated magna cum laude. While in dental school, Dr. Spencer received numerous awards including an award from the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the Teledyne Hanau Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics, and the Community Dentistry Service Award. He was also inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, which is a national honor fraternity that recognizes dental students for academic achievement and moral character.
Dr. Spencer is serving his second year as president of the First District Dental Society and in the past has served as their vice president and president-elect. He is also a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Spencer is committed to giving his patients the highest quality of dental care possible. He likes being a problem-solver, and dentistry allows him to solve problems for people and help to keep them healthy. Since he is practicing in his hometown, he often enjoys treating patients that he has known for most of his life. Many of his patients are old friends, or the children of old friends. He also likes meeting new people and forming relationships with patients that he will see year after year.
Outside of work, Dr. Spencer enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, Roselyn and Nolan. Some of his hobbies include lake sports, hunting, fishing, and playing basketball. He is actively involved in the community and in his church, where he has a leadership role and works with missions. He has traveled to several different countries to do dental mission work and enjoys being able to use his dental skills to help people in need. If you would like to see pictures and read more about these dental mission trips, you can click here.