Meet Dr. Hancock
Personalized Care You Can Trust
Specialist in Orthodontics
Dr. James Matthew Hancock
Dr. Hancock grew up in Fairfield, California. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation Biology and then attended the University of California at San Francisco for dental school. While in dental school, Dr. Hancock served in several school leadership positions and was an elected member of OKU, the National Dental Honor Society. After receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003, Dr. Hancock spent three years practicing dentistry in Arizona at a practice primarily treating children.
Education & Affiliations
In 2006 he returned to school at the University of Pittsburgh to attend a residency in orthodontics. During his residency, Dr. Hancock focused his research on new orthodontic materials and submitted a portion of his research for a patent. After completing three years of specialty training, Dr. Hancock received his orthodontic certificate in 2009.
Dr. Hancock is a board-certified orthodontist with the American Board of Orthodontics. Additionally, he is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Virginia and Southern Associations of Orthodontists. He attends orthodontic and dental conferences, seminars, and continuing education courses to stay current with the latest knowledge and technology in dentistry and orthodontics.
Outside the Practice
Dr. Hancock learned Spanish while serving a 2-year mission for his church to Dallas, Texas.
Afterwards, he met and married his wife Heather, who grew up in Northern Virginia, while in college. They are the parents of five boys and one girl and have lived in Leesburg since coming to the area. Their children attend public schools and play community sports. They are active in church and community activities and look for opportunities to serve. He is an Eagle Scout and has helped with various troops.
Dr. Hancock loves to spend time with family at home or on vacation and enjoys being outside, either hiking, camping, or running. He has recently run some marathons and is eager to run some more.