James "Jess" Kane graduated from the University of Massachusetts and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his master of science degree in Anatomy and Certifications in Orthodontics as well as Pediatric Dentistry. He has established practices in Natick, Walpole, and Norwell. Dr. Kane has also served as a staff orthodontist at the Tufts Dental Facility for the Handicapped and as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Kane served as an Orthodontic Consultant for the New England Medical Center and as the Orthodontic Course Director for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts New England Medical Center. He has been President of both the Tufts Dental Alumni Association and the University of Massachusetts Alumni Association.
He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Tufts University in 2002 and from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2007.Dr. Kane received the Dean's Medal from the Tufts Dental School in 2011, and in 2018, he received the Sesquicentennial Award as part of its 150th anniversary celebration. In 2013 and again in 2022, Dr. Kane received an award in recognition of his public service from the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists and the Alumni Association Award from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Also in 2022, Dr. Kane received the Moynihan Memorial Award for lifetime achievement from the Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Kane is active in the Massachusetts Dental Society, past president of the Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists, and is a Fellow in both the American and International College of Dentists. Presently, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Department of Orthodontics. Dr. Kane's philanthropic activities include serving as Executive Director of the UMass- Amherst Foundation Board, Chairman of the Tufts Dental M Club, and as Chairman of The Capital Campaign for Tufts Dental School (which is funding the expansion of the Dental School building). He is also cofounder of Project Stretch, a nonprofit organization serving the dental needs of underprivileged children throughout the world. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors of Smiles Changing Lives and is a founding member of the UMass Club in Boston.
James Kane, D74, DG76, AG78, DG79, D04P, DG06P