Stephen David Smith, D.M.D.

 

STEPHEN DAVID SMITH, D.M.D.

Primary Private Practice Location: Route 252 and Waynesborough Road, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301 Phone: (610) 647-2755 Fax: (610) 647-6304

Medical School Affiliation (Professor): Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences, Lafayette College, 1965 Dental Medicine Doctorate - University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 1969 United States Army Dental Corps 1969 - 1971

Military Service: Captain, United States Army Dental Corps, 1969 - 1971. Awarded Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement - Preventive Dentistry; Honorable Discharge

State Licensure: Pennsylvania

Family Status: Married; two children, one grandchild

Personal Special Interests: Sailing, ship model building, video & macro photography, writing; Eagle Scout, B.S.A.

Current Teaching Appointments:
Professor of Maxillo-Temporomandibular Disorders, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Department , Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Associated with Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Practice.

Director, Temporomandibular Center, Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia. Founded TMJ Clinic, 1977.

Originated mini-residency tutorial program in Craniofacial Pain/Temporomandibular Orthopedics, 1981-1990.

Prior Teaching Appointments: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry - Instructor, 1971-1973

Hospital Affiliations:Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital, Dept. of Dental Medicine/Surgy Medical Staff - Jan. 2001 - Current
Graduate Hospital of Philadalpha Medical Staff, Dept. of Surgery, Div. of Dental Surgery- Dec. 2000 - Current.
Graduate Alleghney Hospital (City Avenue) - Graduate Health Care System, Department of Surgery - 1993 - April 2000 Medical staff consultant in Temporomandibular Orthopedics/ Orofacial Pain.

Fellowships/Certifications:
Continuing Education, Post-Graduate Courses leading to F.A.G.D.
Fellowship, Academy of General Dentistry, 1983
Fellowship, College of Physicians of Philadelphia , 1988
Fellowship (F.A.H.N.P.), American Academy of Head, Neck, Facial Pain & TMJ Orthopedics, 1989
Diplomate, Board Certified, American Academy of Pain Management, 1991
Diplomate, American Board of Head, Neck, Facial Pain, 1995
Diplomate, American Board Dental Sleep Medicine, 2004 - current

 Credentialled by the Certification Board of the
 Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine 2001-current
 Certification Credentials Committee/Case Documentation

Professional Organization Memberships:

• American Dental Association
• College of Physicians of Philadelphia
• American Academy of Orofacial Pain - Membership since 1980
   (American Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders)
• American Academy of Head, Neck, Facial Pain & TMJ Orthopedics
   (American Academy of Craniofacial Pain - 2001)
  Academy Board, 1986 - 1997/ present; Chief, Division of Osteopathic Musculoskeletal Relationships. Contributing Editor, Abstracts & Reviews; Academy PhotoJournalist
• American Academy of Pain Management
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Consulting Editor - American Osteopathic Association
  (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and associated Craniofacial Pain)
• International Snoring Association
• Pennsylvania Dental Association
• Delaware/Chester County Dental Association
• Philadelphia County Dental Society
• Pennsylvania Dental Association Peer Review Committee
• Philadelphia County Dental Society Peer Review Committee
  (Consultant in Temporomandibular Orthopedics for Third Party Insurance Issues )
• Pennsylvania Craniomandibular Society (President 1995-1996)
• Philadelphia Swallowing Disorders Group (Thomas Jefferson & Graduate Hospitals Program) Orofacial Pain / TMJ Consultant
• Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (Formerly Sleep Disorders Dental Society) Credentialed by Certification Board
• International Snoring Association

Current Clinical Research:

I. "Cervical-Somatic and Maxillo-Temporomandibular Inter-relationships"
II. "TMJ/TMD Treatment Outcome Studies Research" AAHNFP Research Participant
III. " Jaw Repositioning Appliances Related to Sleep Apnea/Snoring: 3-D Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Airway Changes"

Lecture Presentations:

Have presented national/ international symposia lectures to medical, dental, physical therapy, & legal professional organizations, medical/dental schools, and public health groups in the areas listed:
Dr. Smith is available to present Clinical Lectures and Course Material on the following subjects:

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Head, Neck, TMJ Radiology
• TMJ Orthopedics
• Prosthodontics
• Oral Appliances/Splints
• Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Craniofacial Pain
• Dental Rehabilitation
• Physical Medicine-Neuromuscular Physiotherapies in Dentistry
• Osteopathic Principles applied to Head, Neck and Jaw/TMJ Region
• Musculoskeletal Relationships
• Manipulation in the Craniofacial Region
• Pain Control
• Computerized Photography and Documentation
• Third Party Insurance Issues and TMJ Orthopedics
• Legal Issues, Depositions (in conjunction with attorneys)
• Preventive Dentistry
• Public Dental Health
• Dentistry in Sports Medicine
• TMJ Joint Internal Derangements
• TMJ Trauma/Injuries: Emergency Management

Author of the six volume: Atlas of Temporomandibular Orthopedics: Interrelationships of Jaw-Joint Function and Dysfunction to Whole Body Medicine.

Author of

I. Patient Education Catalogue -
Dental Medicine Topics, Volume I; 1998:

II. Orofacial Pain, TMD & Sleep Disorders Dentistry
(Clinician Version), PCOM Press, 2000.

III. Guide to TMJ, Orofacial Pain & Snoring
(Patient Manual), PCOM Press, 2000.

Publications:

1. Atlas of Temporomandibular Orthopedics: Interrelationships of Jaw Joint Function and Dysfunction to Whole Body Medicine, 1982, Osteopathic Medical College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa.

2. Temporomandibular Joints chapter in medical textbook "Sclerotherapy" by Merrill J. Merman, D.O., 2nd Edition, Springfield, Pa., pages 51-58, 1986

3. "Diagnosis and Treatment of TMJ Disorders and Craniofacial Pain". Published paper from 1986 Hawaii International Symposium on Craniofacial Pain, TMJ Disorders and Rehabilitative Dentistry, Maui, Hawaii, March 23 - 28, 1986, pages 1 - 11, Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia, Phila., Pa.

4. "Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Craniofacial Pain, Part I: Diagnosis". Journal of Family Practice Recertification, April 1983, Vol. 5, No. 4, pages 71-101.

5. "Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Craniofacial Pain, Part II: Treatment". Journal of Family Practice Recertification May 1983, Vol. 5, No. 5, pages 129 - 159.

6. "Fundamentals of Dental Medicine: A photocollage for the physician". Journal Osteopathic Medicine, Vol. 4, No. II, Nov. 1979.

7. "Head Pain and Stress from Jaw Joint Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment in Temporomandibular Orthopedics", Journal Osteopathic Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 2, Feb. 1980

8. "Treating Jaw/Joint Problems to Relieve Pain and Stress", Physical Therapy Forum, Vol. 3, No. 36, Sept. 5, 1984, pages 1 - 7.

9. "The Need for Dental and Osteopathic Cooperation", Journal American Osteopathic Association, Vol. 79, No. 3, Nov. 1979.

10. "Therapeutic Insights on TMJ Disorders", Physical Therapy Forum, Vol. 6, No. 2, January 14, 1987, pp 5 -7.

11. Smith, S.D.: " Chronic Illness Profiles in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Patients". Journal American Academy of Physiologic Dentistry and Functional Prosthodontics:Basal Facts, Vol. 3, No. 2, November 1978.

12. Smith, S.D.: " Neuromuscular Considerations in Mandibular Reposturing: The Visceral Skeleton". Journal American Academy of Physiologic Dentistry and Functional Prosthodontics: Basal Facts, Vol. 4, No. 1, Spring 1980.

13. Smith, S.D.: " Structural and Fascial Influences on the Temporomandibular Apparatus". Journal American Osteopathic Association, Vol. 80, No. 10, June 1981.

14. "Vascular Analysis in Temporomandibular Orthopedics: Quantifying Blood Flow Related to Occlusal Dynamics, Part I". Journal Osteopathic Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 8, August 1980.

15. " Vascular Analysis in Temporomandibular Orthopedics: Quantifying Blood Flow Related to Occlusal Dynamics, Part II". Journal Osteopathic Medicine, Vol. 5, No. 10, October 1980.

16. Smith, S.D.: " Cardiac Stress Related to Occlusal Instability and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: Report of a Case". Journal American Osteopathic Association, Vol. 80, No. 10, June 1981.

17. Smith, S.D.: " Head Pain and Stress from Jaw/ Joint Problems: Diagnosis and Treatment". Journal of American Academy of Functional Prosthodontics and Physiologic Dentistry: Basal Facts, Vol. 3, No. 4, Fall, 1979

18. Smith, S.D.: " Muscular Strength Correlated to Jaw Posture in the Temporomandibular Joint Examination of a Professional Football Population". New York State Dental Journal, Vol. 44, No. 7, pages 278-285, August/September 1978

19. Smith, S.D.: " Dentistry in Sports Medicine: Mouthguard Design in the Traumatic Sports". Report to Joint Commission on Athletic Safeguards in Medicine at National Athletic Training Association 31st Annual Meeting, June 8, 1980, Philadelphia, PA (In Atlas of Temporomandibular Orthopedics Monograph: Dentistry in Sports Medicine, pages 55 - 66).

20. Smith, S.D.: "Sports Dentistry: Protection and Performance from Mouthguards and Bite Splints". Athletic Training - National Athletic Trainers Association Journal, Summer, 1981.

21. Smith, S.D.: "Report on Professional Football Players Adjustment of Mouthguards by Kinesiologic Methods". New York State Dental Journal, 1981.

22. Smith, S.D.: "Mouthguards in Contact Sports; Case Study/ Documentary on a TMJ Concussion Prone Patient". Essay presented May 7, 1981, Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association 75th Annual Convention, Williamsburg, VA. in Atlas of Temporomandibular Orthopedics Monograph: Dentistry in Sports Medicine, pages 77 - 100

23. Smith, S.D.: "Compendium on Cranial Manipulation in Dentistry", December, 1986, Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia.

24. Smith, S.D:" Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders", Vol. 2 and 3, Summer 1987, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

25. Smith, S.D.: " Cervical and TMJ Masticatory Muscle Interrelationships", Physical Therapy Forum, January 1988.

26. Smith, S.D.: "Diagnosis and Treatment of TMJ Disorders and Craniofacial Pain". In Head & Neck Trauma: A Medical Symposium for Lawyers, Chapter 6, pp. 39-52, 1988, Penna Bar Institute.

27. Co-Author: "Standards for the History, Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): A Position Paper". Talley, R.L., Murphy, G.J., Smith, S.D., Baylin, M.A., and Haden, J.L., January, 1990, Vol. 8, #1 Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, pp. 60-77.

28. Smith, S.D.: "Cervical Somatic Disorder Correlated", Volume 2, #1, Journal Amer. Acad. Head, Neck, Facial Pain, Spring, Summer, 1990.

29. Smith, S.D.: "Relationship of Cervical Function and TMJ Disorders". Vol. 4, #2, 1992, AAHNP News Journal.

30. Smith, S.D.: Cranio Journal Vol. II No. 1, January 1993. Clinical abstract review pp. 34 - 35. "Head and Cervical Spine postures in complete Denture wearers".

31. Contributing Editor - abstracts & Reviews, Vol. 5, #1 & 2, 1993. Journal of American Academy of Head, Neckand Facial Pain, T M Diary.

32. Abstracts and reviews Contributing Editor, Vol. 6, #1 Spring/Summer and #2, Fall/Winter, 1994, Journal of American Academy of Head, Neck and Facial Pain, T M Diary.

33. Gelb, H.:" New Concepts in Craniomandibular and Chronic Pain Management", Mosby-Wolfe Times Mirror Int'l Publishers, London, 1994. Smith, S.D. Contributor, Chapter 9, pp. 250-255.

34. Smith, S.D.: American Dental Assoc. News "TMD Editorial" Vol.6, #2, 1995.

35. Abstracts and reviews, Vol 7, #1, 1995, vol 8, #2, 1996, Jour. AAHNFP, T.M. Diary.

36. Smith, S.D.: "Diagnosis and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders and Craniofacial Pain". 2 nd edition, 1995, PCOM Press, Philadelphia, PA.

37. Smith, S.D. "A Three-Dimensional Airway Assessment for the Treatment of Snoring and/or Sleep Apnea with Jaw Repositioning Intraoral Appliances: A Case Study". CRANIO: The Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, October, 1996, Vol. 14, #4, pp. 332-343.

38. Smith, S.D.: "Upper Airway Changes from Mandibular Reposturing in Sleep Apnea Treatment: 3-D M.R.I. Documentation". August, 1997, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internet Journal

39. Smith, S.D. "Veranderungen der oberen Luftwege durch Vorverlagerung des Unterkiefers bei der Behandlung der Schlafapnoe:Darstellung mit 3-D Kernspintomographie". IOK, 29. JAHRG - 4th Quarter, 1997, pp. 389-403, The Associated Orthodontic Journals of Europe.

40. Smith, S.D.: Patient Information Catalogue - Dental Medicine Topics: Volume I, P.C.O.M. Press, 88 pages, 1998.

41. Smith, S.D.: Temporomandibular Disorders and Cervical/Musculoskeletal Orthopedics. International Symposium Proceedings. April 3-5, 1998 Italian School of Osteopathy, Padova/Padua, Italy.

42. Smith, S.D.: " Una valutazione tridimensionale delle vie aereeper il trattamento del russare e/o dell'apnea notturna con apparecchi endorali di riposizionamento mandibolare: studio di un caso." (Sleep apnea treatment via mandibular repositioning appliances: a three-dimensional assessment). April 5, 1998. School of Osteopathy paper/clinical presentation, Padova, Italy.

43. Smith, S.D.: Sleep Apnea Editorial and Snoring/ Recall Evaluation, in Jour. Craniomandibular Pract. April 1998, Vol 16, #2, p. 71.

44. Smith, S.D.:"Catalogo Informativo del Paziente Argomenti di Medicina Dentale": Vol. I, Sezione 1-5, 1999. School of Osteopathy, Padua/Padova, Italy.

45. Smith, S.D.: " Use of a Variable Position Intra-Oral Prosthesis for Snoring / Sleep Apnea Treatment: A Clinical Case Study". Northeastern Sleep Society Clinical Proceedings, March, 1999, Princeton, N.J.

46. Smith, S.D.: Scientific Poster Presentations "Use of a Variable Position Intra-Oral Prosthesis for Snoring / Sleep Apnea Treatment: A Clinical Case Study". American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 83rd Annual Clinical Assembly, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, April 21-25, 1999, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel.

47. Smith, S.D.: "Orofacial Pain, TMD, & Sleep Disorders Dentistry", Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Press, 2000 (107 pages)

48. Smith, S.D.: "Difficult Retention of Airway Dilator-Oral Repositioning Appliances", Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Quarterly Dialogue,Summer,2001.

49. Smith, S.D.: Update on Sleep Disorders Dentistry: "Overview of available oral appliances for sleep apnea/snoring and pharyngeal/airway management". April 25, 2002, Pennsylvania Craniomandibular Society.

50. Smith, S.D.: "Digital Photography, Complete Clinical Image and Sleep Disorder Dentistry." Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, 12th Annual Meeting Clinical Presentation, Chicago June 2003.

51. Smith, S.D.: "Dental/Medical Case Documentation in the Craniofacial Pain Practice". 19th International Symposium, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, Kanas City, July, 2003.

52. Smith, S.D.: “Photographic Case Documentation in the Holistic Dental Practice: Integration of Temporomandibular/TMJ Disorders and Craniofacial Pain with Dental Sleep Medicine and Obstructive Sleep Apnea”. 25th Annual Holistic Dental Association Symposium, May 14, 2004, Alexandria, Va.

53. Smith, S.D.: “Case Documentation of Dental/Medical Sleep Disorders Using Digital Photography”. 13 th Annual Meeting, Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, June 4, 2004, Philadelphia, Pa.

54. Smith, S.D.: “Alternative Treatments for Sleep Apnea: Jaw Advancement Devices”. Chester County Hospital Physicians CME Series, Oct 22, 2004, West Chester, Pa.

55. Smith, S.D.: “Digital Photographic Documentation in the Craniofacial Pain Practice for Diagnostic, Legal and Educational Purposes”. American Academy of Craniofacial Pain 13th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting, Disney World -Contemporary Resort, Florida, January 29, 2005.

56. Smith, S.D.: “Digital Photographic Case Documentation for TMJ Disorders and Sleep Apnea Treatment”. Dentistry Today, Volume 25, #5, 2006.

57. Smith, S.D.: “Oral Appliances in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea”. Chapter in Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics f North America Elsevier/Saunders Publishers., Philadelphia, Vol. 15, #2, September 2007.

Section Editor on Sleep Apnea, CRANIO Journal, The International Journal of Craniomandibular Practice, January 2001 thru 2010.

 

E- Mail address:
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