Individualized care from a nationally recognized specialist
Dr. Michael Simmons, DMD, MSc, MPH treats sleep-disordered breathing, TMJ disorders, and facial pain at Encino Center for Sleep and TMJ Disorders.
Michael Simmons, DMD, MSc, MPH
Dr. Simmons has spent his career at the intersection of dentistry, sleep medicine, and orofacial pain — combining a dental degree with graduate training in sleep medicine and public health.
- 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
- Fellowship in Pain Management, UCLA School of Medicine
Credentials that reflect a career of specialization
Board Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Fellowships
Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM)
Fellowship, American Academy of Orofacial Pain (FAAOP)
Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD)
Academic Appointments
Part-time lecturer, UCLA (since 1987)
Clinical Assistant Professor, USC
Invited lecturer, AADSM & AASM (2024)
First practicing dentist worldwide awarded a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine
Dr. Simmons was the first practicing dentist in the world awarded a Fellowship in Sleep Medicine by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He directs two accredited dental sleep medicine facilities and continues to lecture nationally on sleep and orofacial pain care.
Treating patients as individuals, not diagnoses
"We want to welcome you warmly and sincerely each time you enter our office. Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special and unique individuals is vital to our success."
