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About TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre
Our Story
Dr. Shirazi opened up his first centre in 2006 and has been helping patients, just like you, for over 15 years.
As a TMJ and sleep expert Dr. Shirazi speaks across the country on topics of health, TMJ and the numerous sleep and breathing issues that affect both children and adults in large numbers!
You can see him speak on many topics in his “Talks at Google” and we invite you to enjoy the ways he talks through these incredible patient testimonials.
Click HERE to view all of the testimonials.
Our Doctor
Meet Dr. David Shirazi
Dr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006. He is also a board licensed Acupuncturist.
Dr. Shirazi has completed over 2,000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He has also completed a hospital mini-residency in oriental medicine at the China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre which is the only organization the World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized to teach internationally on acupuncture and herbology, and another at Kyung Hee University and Medical Center, the top medical hospital and medical research school in Korea.
Years of Experience
Hours of Education
In 2011 through 2016, he was a board licensed RPSGT, the first and so far only, dual degrees dentist and RPSGT.
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Recommended
Holistic TMJ-Aware Pathway
OAT-Anchored
Non-invasive oral appliance therapy with comprehensive TMJ management
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Inspire® HNS
Surgical
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant device
Treatment Approach
- Invasiveness
- Non-surgical, reversible, adjustable
- Surgical implant (generator + leads)
- Candidacy
- Broad; works across mild, moderate, and many severe OSA cases; can combine with PAP
- Adults with AHI 15–100, PAP-intolerant, BMI ≤ 40, no complete concentric collapse (DISE)
Clinical Outcomes
- Effectiveness
- Comparable to CPAP in real-world outcomes (thanks to higher adherence); supports combination therapy
- STAR trial: durable benefits up to 5 years; ~75% responder rate
- Adverse Effects
- Mostly dental/TMJ effects (jaw soreness, bite changes) managed with follow-up
- Surgical/device risks: tongue weakness, stimulation discomfort, infection, revisions, rare explants
Technical Considerations
- MRI / Imaging
- No restrictions
- MR Conditional only (specific conditions/protocols required)
- TMJ & Bruxism
- Directly addressed in appliance design + adjunctive therapy
- Not addressed; may need separate TMJ management
Financial & Guidelines
- Cost
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Lower up-front; routine follow-up; broad insurance coverage for OAT
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$30k–$40k typical up-front (device + surgery + facility); ongoing battery/revision costs
- Guideline Alignment
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AADSM 2025: Oral appliances viable across severities; reversible therapies first
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AASM 2021: surgical referral discussed for PAP-intolerant adults with BMI < 40
Bite, Breath and Balance
He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast and study group, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders.
State-of-the-Art Private Practices
Dr. Shirazi is the director of state-of-the-art private practices, The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are limited to the treatment of TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep breathing disorders, and craniomandibular orthopedics.
A Global Network of Care
His practices are part of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre international family, two of over 60 centres throughout the world, and is located in the beautiful hills of Thousand Oaks, CA and Brentwood, CA.
Harmony with Nature
Personally, Dr. Shirazi enjoys hiking and camping in the state parks, traveling, and speaking. He is married to the love of his life, and have welcomed their first born, Maximus. They live in the Santa Monica Mountains, where they are very close to nature.
Dr Shirazi
Talks At Google
Dr. Shirazi was part of a 1200+ subject, multi-center research study, and various other research projects as principal investigator. Dr. Shirazi’s Sleep Lab conducts research for multiple industries including pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Shirazi is an Adjunct Board supporter, lecturer, AACP.
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Contact Us Today
Office Location
Visit us in Conejo Valley or Los Angeles
Email Us
frontdesk@tmjconejo.com
First-Time Patient?
The first appointment with a new doctor can feel intimidating. Dr. Shirazi and the team at The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley & Los Angeles want every patient to feel comfortable the moment they walk into the office.