Elliott Joel Alpher BS, D.D.S.

F.A.G.D.; F.A.S.C.D.; D.A.A.P.M.;

M.I.C.C.M.O.; D.A.B.F.E.; F.A.D.I.; D.A.C.P.

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA:

Name:                  Elliott Joel Alpher

Date of Birth:       May 27, 1938

Place of Birth:      Washington, D.C.

Citizenship:          United States

EDUCATION:

University of Maryland, Bachelor of Science, 1961

Georgetown University School of Dentistry: D.D.S., 1965

Providence Hospital, Rotating Residency, 1965-1966

·        General Dentistry

·        Anesthesia

·        Operating Room Techniques

·        Prosthetics

·        Orthodontics

·        Oral Surgery

 Post Graduate:

1965-1966 Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Oral Pathology

Washington, D.C.

1966 Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Periodontics & Implantology

Professional Experience:

2000-Present   Founder and Director, Metropolitan Area Craniofacial Pain Center, P.C., Washington, D.C.

2000-2001 Greater Washington Sleep Disorders Center, Neurology Center: Director of Oral Airway Sleep Appliances

1966-2000      Private Practice, Advanced Restorative, Cosmetic Craniofacial

Pain, Oral Appliances for Sleep Disturbance

1969-1979 U.S. Founder of Dental Screening Program Department of State: Dental & Medical Division

MEMBERSHIPS:

2005 American Dental Association: Life Member

20005 District of Columbia Dental Society: Life Member

2005 Maimonides Medical Society

2000 American Academy of Sleep Medicine

1993 American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

1986 International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics

1992-2000 Member of Board of Regents

1985 Foundation for the Advancement of Implants and Transplant

1984 Academy of General Dentistry

1983 Academy of Stress and Chronic Disease

1983 American Academy of Implantology

FELLOWSHIPS:

2002 Fellow Academy of Craniofacial Pain

2000 Fellow Academy of Dentistry International

1986 Fellow International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics

1984 Fellow Academy of General Dentistry

1983 Fellow Academy of Stress and Chronic Disease

MASTERSHIPS:

1994 International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics, Chicago Illinois
          Thesis; “Fibromyalgia and its Relationship to Temporomandibular Joint       
          Dysfunction and Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndromes, A Review”

CERTIFICATIONS:

2002 Pharmotherapeutics in Craniofacial Therapy-(written examination)

American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

2000 Fabrication of Airway Dilators for Snoring and Sleep Apnea

1999 Diagnosis and Treatment of Myofascial Disease

1998 Myofascial Pain Syndrome

1995 American Academy of Pain Management

DIPLOMATE:

2005 American Academy of Craniofacial Pain

1999 American Board of Forensic Dentistry

1999 American Board of Forensic Examiners

1991 American Academy of Pain Management

CONSULTANT:

1969-1979 U.S. Department of State: Medical & Dental Screening Program

1989-1990 Union Labor Life Insurance Company, Dental Advisor

1969-1979 U.S. Department of State: Dental Consultant

LECTURES:

2005 George Washington University Medical Center, Department of Rheumatology: “Computerized Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Craniofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Joint Disease.” (Multiple Lectures)

2005 George Washington University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology: Grand Rounds, “Diagnosis and treatment of Craniofacial Pain.” (Multiple Lectures)

2005 Georgetown University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, “Oral Airway Appliances for Sleep Apnea.” (Multiple Lectures.

2004 Howard University College of Dentistry, Alumni Lecture
“Neuromuscular Dentistry.”
“Headaches and Oral Airway Apnea Appliances.” (Multiple Lectures)

2004 Georgetown University Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, “Craniofacial Pain.”

2003 2^nd Annual International Scientific Seminar of The American Academy of Craniofacial Pain: Universidad Catholica De Salta, Graduate Program “Neuromuscular Approach in the Fabrication of Snoring and Sleep Apnea Appliances.”

2002-2004 George Washington Medical Center, Grand Rounds, “Sleep Apnea Appliance Therapy.”- (Multiple Lectures)

2002-2004 Georgetown University Medical Center, Grand Rounds, “Sleep Apnea Appliance Therapy.”- (Multiple Lectures)

2000 Tyson’s 11 Study Club, “Craniofacial Pain.”

2001 Tyson’s 11 Study Club, “Oral Airway Appliances for Sleep Apnea.”

1979 Royal British Dental Society: “Prosthetics and Restorative Dentistry.”

1977 Royal British Dental Society: “Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth.”

1977 University of Kentucky Dental School: Kellogg Foundation, “Practice Development and Management.”

PRESENT HOSPITAL AFFLIATIONS:

1970-Present:  Providence Hospital, Courtesy Staff, T.M.D. Snoring & Sleep Apne 

1983-Present:  George Washington University Medical Center, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery

1999-Present: Georgetown University Hospital Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

1995-Present: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Consultant, Dentistry and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

1990-Present:  Prince Georges Hospital, Associate, Division of Dentistry, Department of Surgery

2004-Present:  Universidad Catholica De Salta Postgraduate Special Studies Program, Visiting Professor

TEACHING AND COURSE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:

 Providence Hospital Active Staff Dental Division, Prosthetics

George Washington University Medical Center, Hemophiliac Dental / Medical Team / Kidney Transplant Team Consultant

George Washington University Medical Center, Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Oral Surgery 

Prince Georges Medical Center: Emeritus Staff, Department of Dentistry

RESEARCH PAPERS/PUBLICATIONS:

Ear, Nose, and Throat Journal, April 1982

“Hearing Loss Treated by Decompression of the Temporomandibular Joint”.

Fifth Annual Meeting Cervical Spine Research Society, December 1987 pg.48

“TMJ Dysfunction Presenting as Neck Pain”

Handbook of Nursing Physical Assessment, 1988

“Nose, Mouth, ans Throat Examination” pg.48

TM Diary, Vol. 4 #2 1992

“Oromandibular Dystonia Complicates Treatment”, Pg.26-27

American Journal of Pain Management October 1998 Vol.8 #4

“Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome” 

“Progressive Mandibular Advancement During Polysomnography” Pgs. 124-126

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARDS:

Member: Sleep Team- George Washington University Medical Center

Member: Sleep Center- Georgetown University Medical Center

Member: Sleep Center- National Rehabilitation Hospital

Member: Fibromyalgia Association of the Greater Washington Area

Member: Integrated Medical Referral Service

PUBLIC OUTREACH:

Integrated Medical Health Seminars: Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Maryland

International Monitory Fund: Medical Division, Washington, D.C.

World Bank: Medical Division, Washington, D.C.

Federal Reserve Board: Nursing Staff, Washington, D.C.

Fibromyalgia Support Group: Public Seminars, Fairfax, Virginia

George Washington University Medical School: Student Lectures,
Washington, D.C.

Greater Washington Sleep Disorders Center, Frederick, Maryland

George Washington University Medical School: In Office Student Tutorials,
 Washington, D.C.