James Bramson, DDS is Chief Dental Officer of United Concordia Companies, Inc. Jim is responsible for providing clinical oversight of United Concordia’s provider network management, dental policy, quality assurance, utilization review, fraud and abuse protection, product development and dental wellness. Prior to joining United Concordia, he served as president of Bramson & Company, a strategic consulting firm for the health care industry, and from 2001-2008 Jim was the Executive Director for the American Dental Association (ADA).

Jim began his career in private general dental practice, leaving that for a Hillenbrand Fellowship with the American Fund for Dental Health and ADA in 1986. After his fellowship, he held a number of positions within the ADA before becoming chief executive, officer and board member for the Massachusetts Dental Society from 1997-2001.

With more than 30 years of dental industry experience, Jim has published numerous articles and earned several important recognitions, including a Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Iowa in 2003 and Alumnus of the Year in 2004 from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry.

Jim received his doctorate (DDS) from the University of Iowa City in 1979.