Dr. James Frizzell

Dr. James Frizzell is based in Canada and has owned and operated Frizzell Dental for more than 20 years. The family cosmetic dental practice serves patients from Niagara Falls, Ontario, as well as Welland, St. Catharines, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. In addition to providing dental care, he is involved in education and advocacy focused on abuse awareness and human trafficking.

He studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned a BSc in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry and later completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. During his studies, Dr. James received an NSERC scholarship in the Department of Chemistry and conducted research under the supervision of a professor. The research completed during that period, along with that of colleagues, was published in the Journal of Organometallic Chemistry. In 1997, he continued his studies at a college in Ajax, Ontario, earning a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies. In 2019, he completed a degree in Dental Forensics from a university in Montreal. Over the years, he has also taken many courses on subjects such as mental health and suicide skill training, digital crime scene photography, civil litigation workshops, and strangulation prevention.

At his practice, he and his team provide dental hygiene services, restorative dentistry, cosmetic teeth whitening, emergency dental care, and preventive treatments. Preventive services include periodontal therapy, sealants, tooth extraction, routine periodontal care, fluoride applications, and other procedures. Cosmetic treatments available at the clinic include a Zoom in-office whitening system, bonding, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays, and dental implants. Many patients' reviews reflect appreciation for the clinic's care.

Frizzell also served for eight years as a Military Dental Officer with the Canadian Forces Dental Corps. During this time, he helped ensure soldiers were dentally fit during the Gulf Wars. The Base Commander at Cold Lake Air Base in Alberta recognized his service.

Beyond dentistry, he works on identifying and preventing child abuse, elder abuse, human trafficking, and intimate partner violence. In August 2025, he published the book “Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking. From a Canadian Perspective.” He also co-founded Dentists United Against Human Trafficking, which helps educate dental professionals on recognizing the signs of trafficking and responding appropriately. In January 2026, he and a colleague published the article “What’s Happening in Ontario: Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting” in the Oral Health Journal. He also serves as a Human Trafficking Consultant for Crime Stoppers Niagara.

Dr. James regularly gives presentations and participates in podcasts for forensic nurses and healthcare professionals on topics such as child abuse recognition, domestic violence, human trafficking victims, suicide forensics, identifying oral signs of abuse, and cannabis addiction. His expertise in bruising and bitemark analysis has also been used in court cases. He has been a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology for seven years and is also a member of the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

He volunteers with Crime Stoppers Niagara to help raise funds and meets with grape orchard temporary workers from Mexico and Cuba each summer. He also sings hymns in nursing homes and previously operated a charity dental clinic in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 2010 to 2011. Dr. James Frizzell was born in Toronto and lives in Niagara Falls with his wife and their three children. He enjoys musky fishing in the upper Niagara River.

Learn more: The Pillars Pod - Ep 6: Human Trafficking.