Sleep better at night, for more productive days.
Individualized, evidence-based care for sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, and facial pain — led by Dr. Michael Simmons, DMD, MSc, MPH.
Trusted sleep and TMJ care in the San Fernando Valley
Dr. Simmons is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine — recognized among patients and referring physicians throughout Encino and the greater Los Angeles area.
Find the care that fits what you're experiencing
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Custom oral appliance therapy and a multi-modal approach for obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and disrupted sleep — a comfortable, well-tolerated alternative to CPAP.
Explore sleep apnea careTMJ & Facial Pain
Evaluation and progressive, conservative-first treatment for jaw pain, clenching, headaches, and facial pain rooted in the temporomandibular joint.
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Dr. Michael Simmons, DMD, MSc, MPH
Dr. Simmons holds advanced degrees in sleep medicine and public health alongside his dental degree, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. He was the first practicing dentist in the world awarded a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- D.M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- M.S. Sleep Medicine, University of Sydney Medical School
- M.P.H., UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
A calm, guided path from first visit to treatment
1. Schedule
Our scheduling coordinator answers your questions and books your first visit, about 60–90 minutes long.
2. Consult
You'll complete a short intake form, then meet Dr. Simmons to discuss your symptoms, lifestyle, and history.
3. Treatment Plan
Once your condition is evaluated, a treatment coordinator helps build a plan tailored to you.
A referral pathway built on collaboration
Dr. Simmons works collaboratively with a patient's other health care providers and looks forward to working with you should you have a case requiring his input on sleep-disordered breathing, TMJ disorders, or facial pain.
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