TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of La Mesa

Founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres
Dr. Steven Olmos
Dr. Olmos has been in private practice for more than 23 years, 18 years of which he has concentrated on treating TMJ. Recognizing the need for expertise beyond general dentistry, Dr. Olmos has pursued additional education and certification that includes:

* Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
* Diplomate, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
* Diplomate in Electrodiagnostics, Bio-Research, Inc.
* Fellow, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics
* Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
* Certified in Head and Neck Imaging, American Academy of Head, Neck & Facial Pain, Baylor Dental School
* Certified in Motor Vehicle Injuries, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
* Certified in Pharmacology, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
* Board Certified, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
* Board Member, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
* Senior Instructor, International Association of Orthodontics

Dr. Olmos is an international lecturer and has developed a recognized TMD Residency program.

Dr. Douglas Smith
Dr. Smith hails from the East coast. He received a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 1973 from Wagner College in Staten Island, New York, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He served as a practicing chemist and won special chemistry awards prior to attending New York University Dental School from 1978 to 1982. Dr. Smith completed his General Dentistry Residency at University Hospital in New Jersey and established a private practice in Manalapan, New Jersey in 1983. In 2005, he moved cross country to join the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Smith has more than 1,200 hours of continuing education with a concentration in TMD. He was awarded Fellowship status in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain in 2005.