Bradley Allen Eli, DMD, MS: Orofacial Pain Specialist and Sleep Disorders Expert
Dr. Bradley Eli is a dentist, medical director, facial pain instructor, and founder of Facial Pain Specialists, an orofacial pain practice with locations in San Diego and Los Angeles.
He is known for his innovative approaches to treating orofacial pain; he is nationally recognized by colleagues and patients as a leader in pain management and the treatment of sleep disordered breathing. He is also a highly specialized Orofacial Pain Specialist offering advanced training and leadership on in-demand topics in the dental field.
His in-depth experience in diagnosing and managing complex orofacial pain issues spans over 26 years of dedication to improving coordinated, evidence-based of orofacial pain treatment. Dr. Eli helps thousands of individuals gain pain relief and better manage their chronic pain conditions.
He participated in UCLA’s first class of the Orofacial Pain Management program, which included the treatment of sleep disorders. This new specialty in dental medicine provided Dr. Eli with the opportunity to integrate his deep knowledge of dental medicine with his passion for relieving people from suffering. Today, his passion to further education among providers led him to found the Continuing Education Alliance (CEA).
Dr. Eli’s leadership in the field of orofacial pain is significant. He has developed treatment protocols and specialized products that have revolutionized care, leading to better outcomes for patients with life-changing orofacial pain disorders and conditions. Dr. Eli’s expertise is recognized by his author contributions to the Journal of the American Dental Association, Pain Medicine and Management, Oral Health Journal, and Dental Economics. He continues to provide educational courses, webinars, and inspire new orofacial pain and obstructive sleep apnea events to related professional groups.
Personal History
| Dr. Bradley Allen Eli DMD, MS | |
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| Basic Information | Details |
| State Medical License | California DDS36308 |
| Physician NPI Number | 1962533919 |
| Licensure |
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| Board Certifications | Dentist – Pain Medicine |
| Business Address | Dr. Brad Eli, DMD MS, Facial Pain Specialists Dr. Brad Eli, DMD MS, Facial Pain Specialists |
| Phone: | (844) 235-9881 760-436-6365 760-436-4062 |
Dr. Eli’s Formal Education
| Bradley A. Eli, DMD, MS Medical Education | ||
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| Type | Years | Name |
| Undergraduate | July 2001-June 2002 | Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA |
| Dental School | 1984-1987 | Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA, Graduating Class PresidentMN |
| Post Doctorate | 1990-1992 | Oral Biology, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA |
| Residency | 1990-1992 | Residency in Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA |
Medical Degrees & Certifications
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Degree: D.M.D. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 1992, M.S. Oral Biology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA |
| 1992 | M.S. Oral Biology, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA |
| 1993-present | Diplomate: American Board of Orofacial Pain |
| 2000 | Diplomate: American Sleep and Breathing Academy |
Memberships
| Year(s) | Entity |
|---|---|
| 1987-present | American Dental Association |
| 2000-present | American Academy of Sleep Medicine |
| 1992-present | American Association of Orofacial Pain |
| 2000-present | Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine |
| 2023-present | Academy of Sports Dentistry, American Headache Society |
Academic Positions Held by Dr. Brad Eli
| Year(s) | Professional Title |
|---|---|
| 1992-2006 | Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Clinical educator for the Center for Pain Management. |
| 1992-2007 | Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Radiology, Diagnosis and Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA. Lectured to several Post Doctorate dental departments. |
| 2000-2007 | Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Clinical education and training of Post Doctorate Pain Fellows. |
| 1994-2010 | Assistant Clinical Professor (V), Department of Anesthesiology, UCSD, La Jolla, CA. Invited to join the Pain Center staff as a voluntary member providing training and lecturing with some patient care. |
Current Consulting Positions to Hospitals and Medical Groups:
- Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, CA Scripps Hospital, Encinitas, CA
- Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, CA
- Tri-City Hospital, Vista
- Founder of CEA Education, a non-profit organization that aims to help foster and provide coordinated pain care between the dental and medical fields.
Dr. Brad Eli is available for consultation and treatment services for pain patients with head, neck and facial strain and pain issues as well as the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
History of Clinical Hospital & Private Medical Activities:
1992-2006: Medical Staff, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla CA
Professional Head and Neck Pain Consultant to the Behavior Modification Pain Center, which is a multi-disciplinary pain program utilizing behavior modification to help chronic pain patients with disease management. Patients attended full-time training for 4-6 weeks. Weekly pain case management reporting and development of treatment plans under the directorship of Dr. Charles Morgan (Department of Psychiatry) for the initial four years. Upon Dr. Eli’s departure, the program continued under Dr. Franklin Kozin (Rheumatology). For the subsequent ten years, treatments included greater levels of physical activity requiring active pain patient participation.
2014–Present: Facial Pain Specialists
Founder and Medical Director at the group practice called Orofacial Pain Specialists, with the above three clinic locations in Southern California (additional locations in the planning stage). He is widely recognized by his peers and educational institutions for his extensive expertise and experience in managing and teaching all types of chronic head, neck and jaw pain. He is also a sleep breathing disorders expert.
Care for patient health conditions Dr. Eli provides:
- TMJ pain and disorders
- All types of fascial pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Sleep disorders
- Migraine headaches
- Tension-type headaches
- Mixed and cluster headaches
- Burning Mouth Syndrome
2001-2010: Founder/Director San Diego Headache & Facial Pain Center, San Diego, CA
Developed a multi-disciplinary protocol to treat acute and chronic orofacial pain including migraines, stress and tension headaches, myofascial pain, neuralgia, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), burning tongue syndrome, head and neck injuries. Refined techniques include behavior modification, psychology, physical medicine, and anesthesiology. Comprehensive treatment options include oral appliance therapy, trigger point injections, Trigeminal Nerve blocks, Spenoplatine blocks, Botox injections, Rx injections, and Rx medication control. Recognized by medical and dental experts for success with complex cases.
1999-present: Founder/Director, Sleep Treatment & Research Institute, San Diego, CA
Offering all recognized non-surgical therapies for sleep-disordered breathing through prescription and ongoing treatment, including CPAP, BiPAP, VPAP, autoPAP, several types of oral appliance therapy, positional therapy, referral for surgery if indicated, and customized weight management plans. Extensive knowledge of upper airway obstructions, OSA, and TMD. Treatment is based on a disease management model involving recall and retesting and patient access to all options, resulting in high compliance rates with prescribed treatment.
1988-1989: Operations Manager, Total Family Dental Center, Bucks County, PA
Acquired and managed all new business operations and the provision of services for two professional practices in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Additional Business Partnerships:
2010-Present: Founder/Director, Sleep Treatment Partners, San Diego, CA
A durable medical equipment provider with CHAP certification in California to deliver all non-surgical medical equipment for treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
2020-Present: Director/President, Continuing Education Alliance, San Diego, CA
A Non-profit 501(c) 3 organization offering continuing education on orofacial pain and sleep disordered breathing topics to dental and medical providers.
2011-Present: Co-founder, Orofacial Therapeutics, Inc., San Diego, CA
Orofacial Therapeutics oversees the distribution of the QuickSplint device developed by Dr. Eli for his practice and for the benefit of dentists. Dr. Eli has been instrumental in developing the strategy and protocols for the Company.
Patents and Trademarks Developed by Bradley Allen Eli:
US Patent #D597675:
Developed and patented the QuickSplint® temporary anterior bite plane, a type of oral splint, invented as a conservative diagnostic and treatment aid for short-term use for protection of teeth and restorations from injury due to bruxism or clenching, and for temporary relief of muscle tension, headaches and pain associated with bruxism or clenching. The product has received FDA 510K clearance.
US Patent #8372215:
Developed and patented a human-interface cleaning device that can quickly and easily clean CPAP tubing and mask in a home shower, with no gas or electricity required. This invention helps patients to comply with CPAP cleaning protocols easily and at low cost; it is marketed under the product name of VORTECC CPAP Cleaner. For more information visit. vortecc.com.
Additional Healthcare Publications:
- Sachi Mehrotra DDS, Bradley Eli DMD, “Pathological Parafunction: Diagnosis, Clinical Presentation, and Treatment Options,” Sept 2024
- Linda Sangalli, Bradley Eli, James Fricton, et al., “Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide-Mediated Trigeminal Ganglionitis: The Biomolecular Link between Temporomandibular Disorders and Chronic Headaches,” July 2023
- Endodontics principles and practice 6th ed, Torabinejad, Fouad, Shabahang, Elsevier. 2021 Contributing author, Chapter 5 Differential Diagnosis of Pains and Radiolucencies of Nonpulpal Origin. Pg 83-89.
- How to Choose the Right Bite Splint for Your Patients by Bradley Eli, DMD, Glidewell Dental, August 2021
- Postoperative Jaw and Muscle Pain online CE by Lee Ann Brady, DMD; James Fricton, DDS, MS; and Brad Eli, DMD, MS, Inside Dentistry, April 2017
- Preventing chronic pain after acute jaw sprain or strain by Fricton, James, Brad Eli, DMD, MS, Akanksha Gupta, BDS, MS, Neil Johnson, DDS, PhD, The Journal of the American Dental Association, Volume 147, Issue 12, 979 – 986, Aug 2016
- Jaw Joint and Muscle Strain/Sprain Treatment Technique, by Brad Eli, DMD, MS; James Fricton DDS, MS Oral Health Journal, July 2016
- Sleep apnea dentistry: A dental opportunity by Brad Eli, DMD, MS Dental Economics, Oct 2016
- Pain Medicine and Management, Wallace and Staats, McGraw Hill, 2005, contributing author, Section VI – REGIONAL PAIN, Orofacial Pain pp 151-153
Learn More About Dr. Brad Eli Online:
- Google Scholar
- Crunchbase
- Google Knowledge Graph
- Physician Profile on ORCID
- Healthgrades
- MD
- Care Provider Profile
- Scripps
- Sharecare
- Tri-City Medical Center
- Vitals
- Physicain Profile on Sharp
Contact Dr. Bradley Allen Eli
drbrad@facepaindocs.com
(844) 235-9881