Dr. Steven Olmos D.A.A.P.M., F.I.C.C.O.
Dr. Steven Olmos has been in private practice for over 24 years with the last 18 years devoted to the treatment of TMD, Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disordered Breathing. He obtained his DDS from USC School of Dentistry and has continued his education with over 4000 hours specifically on the subjects of TMD, Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disordered Breathing. Dr. Olmos has developed his own TMD & Sleep Studies “Mini Residency”, which he teaches internationally. He is the founder of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres and has been honored for his contributions to dentistry by being awarded Fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry International.
Post-Doctoral Certifications:
Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain
Diplomate, American Academy of Pain Management
Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
Fellow, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Fellow, International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics
Course Certifications:
Certified in Head & Neck Imaging by the American Academy of Head, Neck, and Facial Pain at Baylor College of Dentistry Center for Professional Development
Certified in Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries by the American Academy Of Craniofacial Pain
Certified in Pharmacology by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
Electromodalities: Certified - Diplomate from BioResearch Assoc. Inc
Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA)
Electromyography (EMG)
Electrognathology (EGN)
Senior Instructor:
International Association of Orthodontics
Professional Associations :
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society
International Association for Orthodontics
American Orthodontic Society
American Academy of Functional Orthodontics
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Sleep Disorder Associations:
Certified, Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Dentistry
Member, Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
Publications:
Steven R, Olmos, Donna Silverman, Wm Halligan
“The Effects Of Condyle Fossa Relatiionships on Head Posture”
Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, 2005 Vol. 23 (1) 48-52
Steven R. Olmos
“Functional Anatomy - TM Pathology”
PennWell, Dental CE Digest January 2007
Steven R. Olmos
“Clinical Examination, Diagnosis of TMD and Associated Head Pain”
PennWelll Dental CE Digest January 2007
Steven R. Olmos
“The Ideal TM Position - Appliance Therapy”
PennWell Dental CE Digest January 2007
Steven R. Olmos
“Sleep Disordered Breathing”
PennWell Dental CE Digest January 2007
Gurdev Dave Singh, Steven Olmos
“Use of Sibilant Phoneme Registration Protocol to Prevent
Upper Airway Collapse in Patients with TMD”
Sleep and Breathing 2007
TMJ & Sleep Therapy Research’s upcoming courses:
TMJ & Sleep Studies Mini-Residency Level II – Toronto, ON Canada
Hosted by: TMJ & Sleep Therapy Research
Session 1- Nov 3-Dec 1, 2007, Session 2 – Jan 25-26, 2008
Session 3- Feb 29-Mar 1, 2008
Toronto Airport Marriott • 901 Dixon Road • Toronto, ON Canada, M9W 1J5
866-642-2623 Room block code: TMJ
TMJ & Sleep Studies Mini-Residency Level II – Australia
Hosted by: Body Logic
Session 1 - May 25-27, 2007, Session 2 – Jun 29-Jul 1, 2007, Session 3 • Jul 20-22, 2007
Sofitel Gold Coast • 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach, QLD 42187 • +61-07-5562-0355
Advanced TMD Residency (ATMDR) Level III – Australia
May 24, 2007 Jun 28, 2007 Jul 19, 2007
Introduction to TMD Studies Level I – Milwaukee, WI
Hosted by: TMJ & Sleep Therapy Research & BioResearch
August 3-4, 2007 • BioResearch Training Facility • 800-251-2315
9275 North 49th Street, Suite 150, Brown Dear, WI 53223
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| 8900 W. Kildeer | 4443 W. Schroeder Drive |
| Milwaukee, WI 53209 | Milwaukee, WI 53223 |
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Advanced TMD Residency (ATMDR)
Residency conducted is San Diego at the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre™
New course beginning August, 2007 • Call for more course information
Autonomics Hands-On course – San Diego, CA
Hosted by: TMJ & Sleep Therapy Research
November 2-3, 2007
Hilton San Diego Resort • 619-275-7982
1775 East Mission Bay, San Diego, CA 92109
Other programs to be announced:
Identifying TMJ & Sleep in Your Practice – San Diego, CA or Arizona
TMJ & Sleep Studies Mini-Residency Level II – San Diego, CA
Education Programs Developed and Taught by Dr. Steven Olmos
- Introduction to TMD Studies 2-Day (Level I) - A stable TMJ should be first obtained before restorative, orthodontic or prosthetic treatment. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to diagnose and treat basic TM Dysfunction.
- TMD & Sleep Studies “Mini-Residency” (Level II) - This comprehensive 3 session program will give you the skills that are needed to be sure the correct cranio-mandibular position is correct, the necessary treatment for rehabilitation of an injured joint and establishing the correct airway. This course includes over 1200 pages of course manuals and presents the philosophies of the following North American Associations:
- Advanced TMD Residency (ATMDR) (Level III) – Doctors spend 6 weekends with Dr. Olmos and his staff developing hands-on skilss, while treating actual patients using Dr. Olmos protocols and systems for the delivery of complete TMD and sleep disordered breathing care. Pre requesite-completion of Mini-Residency didactic program.
These organizations are the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, American Academy of Pain Management, and the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics.
Dr. Olmos has been an Invited Speaker to:
- American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
- Academy of General Dentistry
- British Society for the Study of Cranio-Mandibular Disorders, England
- Epworth Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- International Association of Orthodontics
- BioResearch
- Rondeau Seminars – Orthodontics Conference
- Appliance Therapy Practitioners Association
Lecture topics have included:
- Stable TM Joints and Patient Airways Through Orthodontics
- The Most Important Aspect of Appliance Therapy; the TM Joint
- Myth Busting with Technology
- Oral Appliance Therapy For Snoring and Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Practical Pain Medicine for the Dentist: The Broader Scope of TMD
- Joint vibration analysis, indications, methods and importance in treatment planning.
Find out more: www.tmjtherapycentre.com